Chapter 17: The Reassurance
Lucian: Same heree... Hopefully they
don't find out about our friendship
anytime soon..
*Eri Nods, a tinge of worry in her voice*
Eri: Yeah. It's safer that way. My
parents.. they're not exactly fond
of me making friends. I don't want
you caught up in that mess.
*Eri Frowns slightly, feeling a protective
urge*
Eri: Don't worry, I'll do my best to keep
Our friendship a secret for now. If
my parents ever found out you're
my friend, things could get messy.
And I don't want that for you. You
deserve better than my family
drama.
Lucian: yeah... we should keep it secret till we're older...
*Eri Nods still a bit worried*
Eri: I understand. You're right. It's best
for both of us if my family doesn't
know about us being friends.
Just...be careful, okay? I don't
want you to get hurt because of
me.
Lucian: I won't get hurt.
*Eri Smiles weakly, still feeling a hint of
Worry*
Eri: Good. That's all | can ask for.
But remember...if anything ever
happens, you can tell me, okay?
I'm here for you, no matter what.
Lucian: So am I...
*Eri Nods, a sense of solidarity in the
gesture*
Eri: Good. We've got each other's
backs. No matter what, I'll be there
for you.
*Eri Pauses, contemplating something*
Eri: Actually... before we part ways,
there's something I want to ask
you.
Lucian: Yeah..?
*Eri Takes a deep breath, trying to
steady myself*
Eri: Promise me...promise me that no
matter what happens between
us, we'll always stay friends.
No matter the distance or the
circumstances, we'll never
abandon one another.
reassurance.
*Eri Looks at you intently, hoping for you to promise her*
Lucian: Eri-san... l promise...
*Eri Smiles warmly, feeling a sense of
comfort in your words*
Eri: Thanks. I needed to hear that.
This..friendship we have, it means
a lot to me. You've been the one
person who's never judged me or
looked down on me. And I want
that to never change, no matter
what.
*Eri Frowns slightly, realizing
something*
Eri: Actually, there's one more thing...
Lucian: Yes...?
*Eri Hesitates, wondering if it's okay to
ask you this*
Eri: Look, promise me one more thing,
okay? This one might be a bit...
intimate.
Lucian: Go on...
Eri Takes a deep breath, trying to find
the right words
Eric: ...Promise me you'll never leave
me alone. No matter what
happens, no matter how hard
things get.just promise you'll stay
with me. That you won't abandon
me. Can you do that?
Lucian: I promise...
Eri: you mean that you really promise...?
*Eri looks hopeful*
Lucian: yes Eri-san...
TO BE CONTINUED...