Will You Die For Me?
Kira and Mizu
I can feel my tears flowing down my cheeks as I stare at the bench we often go to.
I took a deep breath and let the wind slap my face consecutively.
I would be lying if I said I am not emotional at this moment. After six years, we are now about to embark on a new journey towards our dreams.
It gives me a weird feeling, maybe a nostalgic one, and it's overwhelming me.
I know a few years from now, I will look back and see this school as a part of my memory, and not a part of my present anymore.
Thinking about it makes me want to tear up, considering how this school molded me into my love for art and studying.
When I looked back, I saw Mizu, wearing his toga. I can hear the medals on his neck, clanking as he runs toward where I am.
As I stare at him, I can't help but smile. He has always been the most attractive one in my eyes, but now that he is all dressed up, with his hair curled up, I can't deny that he has become even more attractive.
High school didn't only make me realize what I love to do, but also what kind of person I am.
I thought it would be just a phase, but why do my feelings never leave for 10 years?
2
Mizu
"Your mom is looking for you,"
He patted my shoulder. I smiled a little and looked down.
I am not sure if this would be the perfect time, and I know I am burying our friendship alive if this fails, but keeping this for years might not be good for me.
Kira
"Hey Mizu, got a second?"
I grabbed his arm and started running.
In Japanese, Mizu means water, and just like water, Mizu has always been clear about his thoughts.
He never second-guesses himself and never takes back whatever he utters.
Perhaps, that is the main reason why I fell for him.
Other people may find it odd, considering how tactful he is, but he is the only one who has always been upfront about it.
I feel like people often lie in front of me, just to make me feel good and be fine.
Unlike them, Mizu tells me all sorts of things, no matter if it makes me happy or sad.
3
Mizu
"Why? Why do we need to go here?"
Mizu asked as soon as we reached the bench near the highway.
Mizu
"I know we both often go here, but…why are we here?"
I smiled at him and tightened my grasp on his arm.
The smile on his face disappeared, which made me bawl my eyes out.
I looked down and began crying. I've always been worried and scared about the future, and having my classmates as well as Mizu gives me comfort that I could do well in school.
Now that we are about to enter college, fear overtakes me.
Mizu
"Is there something wrong?"
Mizu asked and hugged me tightly. We are just neighbors, but I admit that things might change after this.
He will go to a different place to pursue architecture while I stay here and enter my local college to study Fine Arts.
I buried my face in his neck, and just like the usual, his perfume smells fresh, like a citrus one.
It suits the youthful image of him I've always adored.
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