~*Rina*~
I must have dozed off, because I was so overwhelmed, I just wished for an escape. I felt like I was thrown into a world that was not my own, and all I wanted to do was be in my own world somehow. But when I awoke, I was shocked when I looked out the window. I rushed outside and was completely in awe. Where ever we were, it was so beautiful. Planets in the sky were so clear, and swirling colors intertwined gracefully with each other, each having their own luminescence. Looking around me, I saw peaceful meadows, their flowers too beautiful to describe. Crystal clear streams flowed sweetly here and there, and the scent of sereneness wafted in the light breeze. “Yes, it’s quite beautiful, isn’t it?” A voice behind me made me jump. I turned and it was Kuro. I was so at peace, I just nodded and smiled.
“It’s exactly how I pictured heaven.” I stated.
“Hmm…” Kuro looked away a little. “It sure would be wonderful.” He finished. “We are in the dream dimension. I’m really sorry I couldn’t get us back this time.”
“No.” I said.
“No?” He replied, confused.
“I could stay here forever. That would be just fine with me.” I nodded, and then started to walk.
“Hey! Where are you going?” Kuro went to grab my wrist and I moved o he couldn’t.
“Just exploring, don’t worry, I won’t go far.” I turned back and kept going. I paused at a stream, and sat down on a log that looked like it was made perfectly for 2 people to sit. I stared into the water. ‘I wonder, is he happy? Why did I have to lose him? I want to see him again, to talk to him again.’ I thought.
“Rina.” I jumped. The voice was right beside me. I looked over and sitting next to me, was my best friend.
“Dino? B-But, this can’t be… you’re-” He put a finger to my lips, making me fall silent. His long black hair fluttered in the breeze, and his amber eyes sparkled, just like they did before he got sick.
“Don’t I look fantastic?” He laughed, and my heart felt so warm, I smiled.
“Do I even need to say anything?” I laughed. “How can this be?” I asked.
“Anything is possible, remember what I always said?” He nodded. I nodded, but grew sad. Dino and I had been so close, and one day, he told me he had cancer. For months he fought it, but in the end, he passed away. It hurt so much seeing him go through something that I had no control over, and then he was gone. That’s one reason why we moved. Mom hoped the move would help me heal. I’ve been doing better, but still. I felt his hand on my cheek and I looked over at him again. “No sad faces, ok?” He said.
“O-Ok…” I gave him a smile, but he shook his head.
“Fake ones don’t count.” He got closer to me and pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back.
“I miss you so much, you have no idea…” I almost started crying, but I stopped myself.
“But, you’re making other friends, you should be happy! And anyway, I’ll always be with you. You know that.” He said pulling back and letting me go.
“Yeah, but, not having you here physically, it’s killing me.” I said. He laughed and I frowned. I was being serious.
“Why? Do you have something you need to tell me Rina?” He purred as he ran his fingers through my hair. I felt myself blush. “You can tell me, not that I probably don’t already know. I have probably known for a while.” He added.
“If you knew how I felt about you, why didn’t you say anything to me?” I blurted out. He looked at me sadly.
“Because I knew I wouldn’t be able to take care of you. I didn’t have much time on earth, and I wanted you to focus on someone who would be here for a long time so you can get all wrinkly and old with them.” His smile immediately returned. “I’m fine, so quit worrying about me.” He said. I reached over and put my hand on his cheek.
“Alright, I promise.” I smiled. “I’ll try my best to continue forward. As long as you promise to always stay with me.” I smiled.
“Rina, who are you talking to?” I turned my head and saw Puck looking at me from across the stream. I turned back to face Dino, but my hand was in midair, not touching anything. I looked down, and realized that I was sitting on the log, alone.
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I hope that this sparks something, it's been so dead :(
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Rina
Kuro
Puck
