Chapter-8
Although Hakim was the one to ask Mizuki to come with him, He felt like Mizuki was the one who asked him. He was drag
For him, Althoging him around, standing at every single stall and enjoying the festival to it's fullest. It wasn't like Yoo Hakim hated it. He actually quite liked it. After all, he didn't even remember when was the last time in his previous life that he had so much fun.
Mizuki displayed a cold demeanour during their first meeting, and was even a bit annoying, his current personality suited him very much. He looked like he was truly enjoying hanging out with Hakim.
He didn't made him uncomfortable. Being around him felt somewhat...Hakim didn't know how to describe the feeling, He felt like he could trust Mizuki. Trusting someone, that was something which had become difficult for Hakim after spending years in an apocalyptic world. The only person he truly trusted back then were his Choi hyung and a handful of others.
" Do you want to see something good ?" Mizuki asked with a smile as his steps slowed letting Hakim finally rest after being dragged around. His eyes were gleaming in the dark. This time his eyes didn't resemble a predator, but rather a look of a long time trust worthy friend.
" Sure but aren't the fireworks about to start soon ? I really wanted to see them." Hakim said. He would like to go with Mizuki but he really wanted to see the fireworks, that's the main reason, apart from the other thing he did, why he was here in the first place.
" That's exactly what I want to show you. But since the streets are crowded, we won't be able to get a nice view from down here." Mizuki said with a hint of disappointment in his tone.
"But…. The fireworks will be in the sky though." Yoo Hakim said looking up at the sky.
Mizuki gave him a soft smile before----
" Woaahh ?!—" In a split second Yoo Hakim was lifted from the ground and found himself lifted above the ground and softly placed on the rooftop of a nearby house.
" Hey! At least give me a warning before-"
Hakim's complaints were cut short as he saw a loud bang in the sky. For a single moment, he almost forgot how to breath. A bright flame flew up in the sky, suddenly it busted without a warning. Colorful and bright vibrant lights and flames lit up the night sky. Another bang came shortly after, then another and another.
The sound of fireworks was loud. Each time it bursted, Hakim could feel the sound, Pounding along like his loud beating heart. His eyes were fixed on the beautiful flowery shapes formed by each firework. His body not moving an inch.
" It's beautiful, right ?" Mizuki asked in a whispering soft voice. It was true the fireworks were indeed very beautiful. But for him their was something even more beautiful in front of him. When he watched the person in front of him so mesmerized by the fireworks, a weird feeling arouse in him. His heart beating fastly and loudly. So loud that he was worried about the latter hearing it's sound. He felt weirdly nervous, a emotion he had never experienced before due to the type of upbringing he had and his position and authority. The only words which echoed through his mind were 'beautiful'. Not directed towards the fireworks but rather towards the boy who saw them alongside him, with a huge smile on his face as his eyes twinkled with fascination and interest.
Yoo Hakim jolted. He was so busy admiring the view that he forgot about Mizuki's entire presence.
" They are so cool ! Thank you very much." Yoo Hakim flashed a bright smile at Mizuki, who was sitting beside him, a hand resting on his chin as his eyes had a weird look in them, only fixed on Hakim and nothing else.
Mizuki gave Yoo Hakim a soft grin but just in a few seconds his face displayed confusion.
" Cool ? Huh…. Have you touched fireworks before? I'm pretty sure they are supposed to be hot and burning not cold." Mizuki asked out of pure concern.
Seeing his confused face Yoo Hakim couldn't help but laugh at the boy, causing Mizuki to become even more confused. It wasn't his fault though. Yoo Hakim had completely forgotten that slangs didn't exist in his world yet. But it was pretty cute to see Mizuki perplexed, Hakim thought.
" What happened ? Did I say something weird ?" The boy pouted a little confused at Hakim's reaction.
" No, it's nothing…Haha… Sorry." Yoo Hakim managed to get his laughter in control. As he took a mental note of not using slangs in future
" Then why are you laughing ?"
" It's really nothing. Anyway, what I meant so that the fireworks are amazing so, thank you very much for bringing me here." Yoo Hakim said flashing a soft smile weak smile.
" Hey,uhm, Would you perhaps like to become my friend ?" Mizuki asked hesitatingly with a little hope in eyes,waiting for Hakim's response.
" I-I" Hakim thought carefully for a moment. He was reluctent about what to answer. Becoming his friend ? Well he had just met him a day ago or so. But their wasn't any reason to reject Mizuki either. Friend, it sounded nice to him. The only real friends he had are now in a whole another world. Maybe dead, maybe alive.
" Sure, I guess.... But" Yoo Hakim said nervously scratching his neck. He had a good judgement of the people around him and trusted his feelings and heart a lot at these kind of matters. Currently, He just felt that it would be nice to have a friend in this life. During his first life, He didn't really have any friends during his entire lifetime. So, maybe he could consider it as a indication that he can avoid the same fate as before.
" But ?" Mizuki asked. He was worried that Hakim might reject his offer but was glad that that was not the case.
" Well.... I'll have to leave soon. My father is coming soon to pick me up. I don't exactly live here... So, you know, I might not be able to contact you...." Hakim said in a low voice feeling a bit guilty in his heart.
" Oh, I see" Mizuki replied calmly. "Well, don't worry about something small like that."
He flasked a smile to his new 'friend' before both a them noticed a small buzzing sound coming from somewhere.
" Sorry, But looks like I'll have to take a leave for now. Then, Get back home safely and good night !" Mizuki waved and smiled at Hakim before somehow disappearing into thin air. Leaving Hakim behind in a confused state.
" eh?" Everythong happened to fast for him.
" What?! wait wasn't his element wind ?" Yoo Hakim looked around with a confused expression rambling to himself and the air. More fireworks had been going on in the air now, this time much louder then before.