After my conversation with Ms. Hera, I'm thinking of going straight home. But unfortunately, I've got an error on my way.
In the passage leading to the gate. Luna blocked the way while standing confidently, with the whooshing wind blowing her shining silver hair. Her beauty stands out.
Except for that furious expression on her face. Anyone who can see from my perspective will definitely think that she's some kind of goddess.
"Took you long enough." She said.
No, this is not the time to be mesmerized by her. I'm sure that I'm the reason why she's here and why she has that expression on her face.
In any case, I need to get out of here. If words came out that were meeting after school it will be big trouble. Not just for me but for her also.
I continue like I didn't hear or see anything.
"We need to talk— Hey stop walking!"
After I ignore and pass over her Luna grabs my hand to stop me from walking any further.
"Don't you dare ignore me! Did you have any idea how long I've been waiting for you here!"
And you're blaming me for that?
The Gym now was currently being used. If someone gets out and sees us it's going to be trouble.
"If it's something about telling about you to Finn then you don't have to trouble yourself. I won't gonna tell him."
I've got the idea that this is what she wanted to talk about. So if I want to end this soon, I need to promise her this.
Luna was so surprised after hearing what I said. But it's not long until she says something outrageous to me.
"Good then. But that's not all, I've been hearing some bad rumors about you. I'm warning you if you use what you know to manipulate me and make me submit to your whims. I'm gonna make sure you pay hell for it." She said
This girl!
I know I shouldn't blame her since that's what our classmates and all the students around this school think about me.
But still...
If she didn't trust me then let's end this my way.
I took out my phone in my pocket.
"Hello, yeah..... You haven't, that's okay like I said I didn't expect anything from you. Forget about that, my life was in danger. I receive a threatening today. Come pick me—"
I didn't finish what I was saying before Luna snatch my phone and throw it.
Of course, I rage.
"What are you doing!" I blurted out.
"Why did you say that? I know you're bluffing about having a phone call. But what if someone hears you. They might think that I'm some kind of delinquent!" She cried. "I know that I threatened you but I wasn't planning on taking your life!" she added.
So you're worried about your social life that's why you throw my phone.
You should get a clue that I didn't do that because of your threatening.
Sigh.
I feel tired. Just talking to her is draining my energy.
"Now promise me that—Hey where are you going?!" She yells at me after seeing me trying to leave again.
Well, I guess I should perform my attack to end this pointless conversation.
"Promise you what? Not to blackmail you? Did I do something to make you think that I will blackmail you?" I throw her those questions.
"N- No, it's just because of the rumor-"
She's stuttering when saying that. It's like she's not sure what to say.
I cut her out before she could finish.
"Because of the rumor huh? Now let me ask another question. Even if I did give you my word, after hearing those rumors, would you believe me?"
Her eyes widened and her mouth half-opened.
Now you know that there's no point in making promises when you didn't trust each other.
She narrowed her eyes She's probably irritated that I realized it before her.
"Yeah, you're right. Since promises won't work if there's no trust between us. Then I need to have something to bargain with you."
"Huh?!"
That's my reaction after hearing what she said.
I can understand its logic. She wants to give me something in return to make sure that I won't open my mouth.
But is it really that bad to let her brother know about her?
"How about the reason why you shouldn't tell Finn about me?"
Now that's a good bargaining chip.
I can't say that I'm not interested. But even how badly I wanted to know I don't want to take advantage of her.
"Are you sure? Saying that to me will give me more things to use to blackmail you."
"Yeah but I know if you hear it you will definitely consider keeping it a secret." She said with a very serious look on her face.
Is it really that sensitive?
"If Finn finds out about me he will send me back from where I came from... To the other side of the gate." She said with a serious expression on her face.
I can tell that she's not lying because of the look on her face.
But...
"To the other side of the gate?"
She nodded.
"The truth is, I am a fairy."
Without a single trace of hesitation, those words came out of her mouth
"..... heh."
At first, I was so surprised that my jaw drop and I can't say anything. But after a short while, I let out a wry smile.
After seeing me like this Luna can't help herself not to ask
"W- Why are you smiling like that?" She asked.
Now I see why Finn didn't tell me about Luna.
Isn't it what they call Chuunibyou or the Eight Grade Syndrome.
Actually, I have the same case before when I first saw my father's sword collection.
'Holy Sword Excalibur!' 'Bankai' 'Ang Espada ng Panday!' Those are the phrases I shouted whenever I hold a sword.
I even challenge a statue into a duel.
I already overcome it long ago. But after hearing what Luna said. I suddenly remember all those embarrassing memories.
I can't stop snickering so I turn my face away from her.
"Don't tell me you're really planning on using that to blackmail me." She said.
Though I'm annoyed by her interpretation of my reaction. I just ignore her.
If the 'other side of the gate' is what I think it is. Then I can't afford to not tell it to Finn.
"Listen, Luna, I don't think what Finn wants to do was wrong. He just wanted to help you." I said.
"What do you mean by that?" she asked. A dubious expression appeared on her face.
Isn't it clear to you?
"I mean Mental Hospital might be scary but they can help—"
"I'm saying the truth! I'm actually a Fairy!"
Before I could finish Luna choke me and cried out. Her grip is strong for a girl.
"Hey! Stop choking me I can't breathe!"
But instead of letting me go her hands tightened then he pushed me pinning me to the wall.
"As if! I can't afford to let my brother know about me until I fulfill my mission. You're a threat that needs to be eliminated."
She's serious!
I pushed her away but that doesn't enough to stop her rage. This is bad. I can't ask for help from anyone and even if I can I doubt that anyone will help me.
Should I punch her?
I clenched my fist, but the second I looked at her face I immediately lost my will to throw it.
Well, it might not be a bad end if I die in the hand of a girl that is as beautiful as her. I closed my eyes, and let all my energy fade.
"Anzai! Anzai!"
I can't believe that a day will come that I'll be happy to hear this voice.
After all that happened, my self-proclaimed butler finally arrived. I sneered at her terrified face when she saw Finn at the gate.
"You're screwed now." I barely managed to squeeze out those words.
She took one hand out of my neck and cover my mouth.
"Don't tell him..." My eyes widened when her tears began building up in her eyes. "...please," she said.
I've seen many people suffering asking me for help. But no matter how sad their story is it wasn't enough for me to feel any empathy towards them.
But why did I feel mad the moment I saw her like this?
When she noticed that she was tearing up, she let go of my neck and wipe that off her eyes. She glared at me once again before she run away.
I catch my breath when Luna disappeared from my sight. I walked slowly in the hall leading to the school gate where Finn is stocked because the guard won't let him in.
"Oh! Anzai! What happened?"
My mouth keeps shut, as I stare at Finn.
Why is Luna afraid of this guy? Did he do something horrible to her? What is this person who gained my trust, hiding? Why? Why?
My mouth is shut but my mind is filled with these thoughts about Finn.
"Hoy Anzai?..." Finn widened his eyes all of the sudden. While the security guard beside him made a stiff expression.
"What are you glaring at?"
Huh?
What he said surprised me as well. I turned away my face and put my hand on my forehead covering my left eye.