Rondo (Chapter Fourteen: Distance)

Maki....

Her name was repetitive in my mind as I was still heading towards Ai-chan's residence. Looking down at the folder in my hands, I took a deep breath before looking up at the sky. It was brighter, but the sun didn't rise yet. I quickened my pace before, so why am I not doing it now? It's all because of her, Maki. I remember her, my past trainer. She taught me the good and bad things of being a messenger. And the position she's in right now is amazing. I've had feelings for her in the past, but now...I don't know. My heartbeat quickened for the billionth time, I stopped walking. "Maki..." The name escaped my lips. "Goto-san..." I smiled.

"Yes?" I paused, my train of thought was interrupted. I looked in all directions, but no one was here. Strangely, the voice sounded like Maki. "I must be thinking things." I whispered to myself, continuing towards my destination. I could hear footsteps near me, so I started walking faster. "Reina? Is that you?" The same, familiar voice asked me. I stopped in my tracks and looked up, I didn't even know I was looking down the entire time.

It's her...

"Nice to finally see you Reina." Maki greeted, baring her fangs. I could feel my cheeks burning. "Nice to see you again...Maki." I hesitated. "So, how are you doing?" Maki walked with me, looking at the folder. "Oh, so you have the Takahashi-Kamei case going on." "Um...yeah." I stammered.

"Why are you so quiet?" Maki looked at me with a concerned expression. "You talk a lot, I missed that about you." I stared into her eyes, not saying anything. I still held on to the folder tightly, which was a surprise. "Maki-"

"We've been distant," Maki interrupted me before I finished. "I know we haven't seen each other in a long time, and I'm happy to finally-" "I'm glad to see you too." I walked closer to her, our bodies touched. A gasp came from the both of us, my cheeks were turning crimson.

All of a sudden, Maki's lips collided with mine. I didn't expect it, but I liked it. I don't know why she did it though. "What I'm trying to say is, I've loved you for a long time Reina." Maki was unpredictable at times. My throat became dry, and I looked at the folder. Strange, I'm still holding this? I thought I was going to croak when I said these words, but I didn't. I looked into Maki's eyes and whispered,

"I love you too, Maki."
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The sun peeked out from the clouds, bringing in sunshine. Well, since I was caught outside after 9 PM, my parents allowed me to going on my date with Sayu. But I had to come back after I took her home.

My phone vibrated, and I picked it up. Checking the caller ID, I noticed that it was LinLin. What could she be calling me for? "Hello?" I mumbled, getting up from my bed and picking out an outfit for the date. "Koha, you have to come over to my house, it's important."

"Important? How important?" I asked quickly, getting a towel. "Just come over to my house." My eyes were big. "What time?" "How about...1 PM?" I looked at my alarm clock. It was 12 PM. "Okay, I'll be there." I replied, and I hung up.

I took my shower quickly and put on my clothes. I put my phone in my purse and ran downstairs. "Koharu, where are you going?" My father stood up, giving me a mean look. "I'm going to LinLin's house," I answered. "She needs help on something." That was a lie, but a good one! "But, you're not going to eat?" My mother was concerned. "No, I'm going to eat over at her house, bye!" I closed the door and headed to my destination.

I knocked on the door, and she opened it, greeting me. "Hello Koha." "Hi LinLin, um...so what is it?" I bowed, curious to know why she wanted me to come over to her house. LinLin took a few deep breaths to tell me. "Um..I have a date in two hours." I got up and walked to the door.

"I met someone." A smirk was plastered on my face when I heard LinLin say those words. "So, what's her name?" "Well, she saved me." Eh? What? "Save you from, what exactly?" I'm interested now. "From being killed by a creepy vampire." And she sounds serious too.

This must be the weirdest day of my life.