The next day, everything seemed calmer. I woke up feeling hot, so I pulled back the blankets. Looking out the window, I noticed that the sun was already high in the sky.
"It's late," I thought, remembering that Zirael was coming to help me again today. I quickly got dressed and ran to the living room.
As I ran down the hallway, I heard laughter. Something about that sound made me slow down, as if I didn't want to interrupt.
I peeked out cautiously and what I saw surprised me. There, in the room, were the girl with the horns, Zirael and the girl who had slapped me. They were all sitting near my mother, chatting as if everything was normal, as if nothing had happened the day before.
-Son, you're awake now," said my mother when she saw me. The laughter in the room stopped immediately and everyone turned to look at me. I could see the demon girl tilt her head shyly, perhaps with a hint of fear in her expression.
For a moment, silence filled the room, as if everyone was waiting for my reaction, as if the next step depended on what I said or did.
-Son, yesterday there were some issues that could not be resolved and, well, Luna and Rina came to talk to you," my mother explained, as if trying to keep the situation from becoming uncomfortable.
The memory of the previous day was still fresh in my mind, unresolved chaos. Everyone was there, waiting, and I was in shock, unable to react or find the right words for the moment.
The silence that followed my mother's words was heavy, and felt the need to say something, anything, to break it. But I didn't know where to start.
Then, the girl named Rina approached me. His face was the same one I remembered from that day, serious and firm. Immediately, memories of the slap flooded my mind, and instinctively, I closed my eyes, awaiting the same fate. I accepted the blame without saying a word, resigned to what might come.
But instead of feeling another slap, I heard the faint sound of her breathing, and when she carefully opened her eyes, I saw that Rina was bowing slightly, in an apologetic gesture. She was not the same aggressive girl from the day before. Her expression, though serious, showed something different. It was an attempt at reconciliation, an act of humility that I had not expected.
I remained silent, not knowing exactly how to react.
-I'm sorry! I got angry yesterday. I got mad at you because I thought you had caused Luna's accident. I was so angry that my blood boiled and, as a result, I slapped you. I'm sorry," said Rina, clasping her hands together, clearly nervous but sincere in her apology.
I didn't really understand what was happening. I had thought he had come to scold me again, to slap me again. But it wasn't like that. Although his face still had a serious, almost intimidating expression, I could see in his eyes that his apology was sincere, that he meant it from the bottom of his heart.
-No, please forgive me. I understand your reaction. It was partly my fault; I really should have done something," I replied softly, feeling a weight lift from my shoulders. "I'm really sorry, Zirael, I'm sorry Rina and I'm sorry Luna."
At that moment, I saw Luna raise her head and her face, although still showing a touch of fear, reflected a cheerful smile. It was completely different from the frightened expression I remembered from the day before.
"Um... I too... I too have to admit some guilt. It was my fault for ignoring you out of embarrassment... I'm sorry," she said, her tone nervous.
We were all being honest, acknowledging our part in the situation.
-I also have to say that it was my mistake. I should have done something, I 'm sorry, Kaini," added Zirael with a smile, lightening the mood.
In the end, we all apologized and somehow found it amusing. The tense, guilt-laden atmosphere began to dissipate. The heaviness in my chest began to disappear and, little by little, we relaxed. In the end, we couldn't help but laugh together. It was a moment of connection.
It was a relief. I went from uncertainty and tension to forgiveness and reconciliation. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I had done something with all my heart.
What had happened would be a memory, not of sadness, but of something positive. In the end, everything was resolved and I made my first two friends. That really made me happy.
As the days passed, I learned that my mother and Zirael had been instrumental in making this happen. They had talked to Luna, explaining to her what had really happened so that she could convey the truth to Rina. Thanks to this, things were finally cleared up and the misunderstanding was resolved.
What had once been a chaotic mess full of confusion and tension had now become a fun story that I will remember with a smile.