[Shiki hangs up her Dreamerry and puts it in her pocket. She looks at the box that she had come to known as the "Riku Box" and heaves a heavy sigh. It took her a very long time before she could bring herself to pack every belonging Riku had when they lived together into the box, even longer to forget that it was sitting in her flat as a constant reminder of what she had lost.
No point in dwelling on it now. It was time to give it back to him.
She had one of her workers help her bring the box down and strap the Riku box on the back of her scooter securely. Shiki then took off, driving towards Eddenel Apartments. She arrives shortly after, making her way to the lobby after parking the scooter. The doorman was kind enough to help her carry the box into the lobby and put it next to her after she plops down into the sofa.
The box contains a lot of Riku's clothes, books and the various knickknacks that he bought to decorate their old apartment with. What stood out was a package wrapped in blue wrapping paper and tied with a silver bow. It was the shirt Shiki sewed for Riku for his birthday. There were also letters from Shiki but they were kept away in another box and it seems to be buried under everything else.]
[Shiki sits back down on the sofa, watching the boy go through his things.] Um... Riku?
[Well, this was stuff he'd wear and pick out. It was like someone messed with his memories....again. He couldn't remember any of it and it was a little frustrating.
He wanted answers for all of the questions he had.
I... [She combs her fingers through her hair, sighs. It's now or never.]
I knew you from before. I think you were here a few months before I came here since you were the one who told me the Dreamberries can broadcast our dreams. Er, that was after I saw your dream. First dream I ever saw here. [She suddenly chuckles at the memory.] I freaked out so much. After that, we became friends but we only spoke in the Dreamberry at first. The first time I saw you in person was... at a Speed Dating event that the tavern organized on Valentine's Day. I even trusted you with a huge secret of mine after that.
[She smiles for a moment before it turns solemn again.]
It changed after the first time people got trapped in that warehouse. I looked for my friends everywhere, including you. After it was all over, I left a message in your voicemail, asking if you were okay. Somehow, that phone conversation turned into a confession and... [Okay, she's blushing a bit at this part.] we started to date-
[He watched her as she explained what had happened when he was here last. He was looking for any signs of her speaking falsehoods, but nothing. She looked genuine. But he...couldn't...remember any of it.
And if it escalated to them dating at on point, then...this poor girl. He had no feelings for her at all. He couldn't remember them even meeting prior.
The fact that she had kept all of his belongings even after his departure must have been hard.
He looks away from her, his face concentrated in thought. What could he say to that?]
I'm sorry that happened. I really can't remember this place, so...I can't return any feelings.
[He looks down at the Riku box.]
Thanks for keeping this for me... I don't remember any of it, but it all looks like...well, me.
[She heaves a heavy sigh, quickly rubbing the corner of her eye with her finger when she felt a tear forming. She felt something tighten in her chest but can't cry now, not when none of this was really Riku's fault. Even though it might have been pointless to have waited for him to come back only for him not to remember her, Shiki still hoped, she still waited, she still held on to those feelings. If one would have ask her if it was worth the wait, she would have said yes. She missed him and seeing him again... it would have been enough. Seeing that he was safe and happy.
It would have been enough.]
[When she caught his gaze, she gulped, trying her hardest to smile back at him, willing herself not to break down right there and then.]
You're, um, you're welcome. I've always thought even though you might not remember, you'd still want to have this.
[She pats the Riku box with her hand, laughing. She sniffs, her finger quickly wiping her eyes again. Feeling her resolve weakening, she was starting to think that maybe leaving her letters in the box might have not been a good idea. He said he couldn't remember, he said he couldn't return her feelings. Was it even wise to have him read them? Would that even accomplish anything? She sighs once more, bringing gaze down to the box again. If she held his gaze for much longer... she's not quite sure if she can take it.]
[Riku honestly doesn't know what to say. What could he say? He wasn't as good as being comforting as Sora or Kairi. And anything too nice might just upset her more.
He lets out a light sigh through his nose and closes his eyes for a moment before moving his head to look her in the eyes without his hair in the way.]
If we were friends before, I don't see why we can't be friends again.
[But that's all he could offer was friendship. Nothing more.]
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Date: 2012-06-20 03:57 am (UTC)["Explain"...?]
Sure. We should meet up somewhere instead.
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Date: 2012-06-23 04:18 pm (UTC)... Do you mind meeting me at Edennel apartments? We can talk at the lobby there.
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Date: 2012-06-26 09:12 pm (UTC)I'll meet you there.
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Date: 2012-06-27 04:11 pm (UTC)[Shiki hangs up her Dreamerry and puts it in her pocket. She looks at the box that she had come to known as the "Riku Box" and heaves a heavy sigh. It took her a very long time before she could bring herself to pack every belonging Riku had when they lived together into the box, even longer to forget that it was sitting in her flat as a constant reminder of what she had lost.
No point in dwelling on it now. It was time to give it back to him.
She had one of her workers help her bring the box down and strap the Riku box on the back of her scooter securely. Shiki then took off, driving towards Eddenel Apartments. She arrives shortly after, making her way to the lobby after parking the scooter. The doorman was kind enough to help her carry the box into the lobby and put it next to her after she plops down into the sofa.
All she had to do now was wait.]
\o\ Action!
Date: 2012-06-30 03:20 am (UTC)His eyes glanced around from behind his hair before landing on the teenage girl. He saw the box next to her that was supposedly his...stuff?
He walked over to her.]
Hey.
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Date: 2012-06-30 03:35 pm (UTC)Hi. Um, here...
[Shiki turns around to where the box was, bending over so that she can carry it in her arms.]
These... were your things. [Holding the box out to him.] When we lived together.
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Date: 2012-06-30 05:06 pm (UTC)It was still strange that this girl knew him while he had no memories of her at all. And they even lived together.
His hands were at the edges of the openings and paused, glancing up at her before he pulled the flaps open and looked inside.]
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Date: 2012-07-03 10:44 am (UTC)The box contains a lot of Riku's clothes, books and the various knickknacks that he bought to decorate their old apartment with. What stood out was a package wrapped in blue wrapping paper and tied with a silver bow. It was the shirt Shiki sewed for Riku for his birthday. There were also letters from Shiki but they were kept away in another box and it seems to be buried under everything else.]
[Shiki sits back down on the sofa, watching the boy go through his things.] Um... Riku?
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Date: 2012-07-07 12:09 am (UTC)He wanted answers for all of the questions he had.
He looked over.]
Yeah?
Dun dun dun duuuun
Date: 2012-07-10 05:02 pm (UTC)I knew you from before. I think you were here a few months before I came here since you were the one who told me the Dreamberries can broadcast our dreams. Er, that was after I saw your dream. First dream I ever saw here. [She suddenly chuckles at the memory.] I freaked out so much. After that, we became friends but we only spoke in the Dreamberry at first. The first time I saw you in person was... at a Speed Dating event that the tavern organized on Valentine's Day. I even trusted you with a huge secret of mine after that.
[She smiles for a moment before it turns solemn again.]
It changed after the first time people got trapped in that warehouse. I looked for my friends everywhere, including you. After it was all over, I left a message in your voicemail, asking if you were okay. Somehow, that phone conversation turned into a confession and... [Okay, she's blushing a bit at this part.] we started to date-
Oooooh snaaaaaaap
Date: 2012-07-17 04:03 am (UTC)And if it escalated to them dating at on point, then...this poor girl. He had no feelings for her at all. He couldn't remember them even meeting prior.
The fact that she had kept all of his belongings even after his departure must have been hard.
He looks away from her, his face concentrated in thought. What could he say to that?]
I'm sorry that happened. I really can't remember this place, so...I can't return any feelings.
[He looks down at the Riku box.]
Thanks for keeping this for me... I don't remember any of it, but it all looks like...well, me.
[He looks back at the girl.]
Drama boooomb
Date: 2012-07-17 07:16 pm (UTC)[She heaves a heavy sigh, quickly rubbing the corner of her eye with her finger when she felt a tear forming. She felt something tighten in her chest but can't cry now, not when none of this was really Riku's fault. Even though it might have been pointless to have waited for him to come back only for him not to remember her, Shiki still hoped, she still waited, she still held on to those feelings. If one would have ask her if it was worth the wait, she would have said yes. She missed him and seeing him again... it would have been enough. Seeing that he was safe and happy.
It would have been enough.]
[When she caught his gaze, she gulped, trying her hardest to smile back at him, willing herself not to break down right there and then.]
You're, um, you're welcome. I've always thought even though you might not remember, you'd still want to have this.
[She pats the Riku box with her hand, laughing. She sniffs, her finger quickly wiping her eyes again. Feeling her resolve weakening, she was starting to think that maybe leaving her letters in the box might have not been a good idea. He said he couldn't remember, he said he couldn't return her feelings. Was it even wise to have him read them? Would that even accomplish anything? She sighs once more, bringing gaze down to the box again. If she held his gaze for much longer... she's not quite sure if she can take it.]
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Date: 2012-07-25 07:27 pm (UTC)He lets out a light sigh through his nose and closes his eyes for a moment before moving his head to look her in the eyes without his hair in the way.]
If we were friends before, I don't see why we can't be friends again.
[But that's all he could offer was friendship. Nothing more.]
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Date: 2012-07-30 10:17 am (UTC)I... [She quickly rubs her eyes.] I'd like that.