eternity

Camellia leaned outside the cafe as he glanced down at his watch periodically, making sure not to drop the two drinks he was holding.

She was late.

When he had agreed to meet Sylvatica they decided to not stay out past dusk since it would be harder for her to get back late at night, yet from the way events where unfolding it seemed like he was going to have to get over himself and see her home later. He hadn’t seen or heard from her since their argument on the roof so he wasn’t quite sure as to what caused the sudden interest in him. Nonetheless he wasn’t complaining too much, the guilt had been eating away at him so he had been wanting to talk to her anyways.

As he glanced up from his watch again Camellia noticed her walking down the street towards him.

“Thank you. Um, it’s good,” She smiled and fidgeted slightly in her dress, She had run late exactly because she had been indecisive on what to wear. She figured she should dress in something other than her usual attire for an outing into town. Her usual clothes would attract too much attention. 

However, she was incredibly uncomfortable. She wasn’t used to them. 

Once it was agreed upon Camellia took Sylvatica’s hand, grasping it firmly as he lead her down the street and into a small lit up park. Aside from someone walking their dog it was virtually empty. He let go of her hand, inching away just a little bit.

“The building owner of the apartments over there makes sure it stays clean, it’s a nice spot to just clear your head. There is a small stream that runs through as well….” trailing off Camellia turned to face the other. He gathered his thoughts before speaking up.

It seemed like he already knew everything about the area. It wasn’t surprising since he had been away from the sanitarium for such a long time already. Still, it was fascinating at how the boy adopted. If it had been Sylvatica, she probably wouldn’t bother mingling with normal people. 

“It’s a nice park, I like it,” Sylvatica said while pushing a strand of hair behind her ear, “It seems like you know a lot about this place already.” 

“Ok look… You have got to know that I’m the biggest idiot to ever grace this planet. You have no idea. I’m not even sure how I function on a daily basis because I do the stupidest things. I can’t get away from it, and sometimes I say things before I can process what I just said. That just makes things 10x worse than they already are. I’m working on that though so I can stop screwing up what few relationships I have. But I just wanted to say that I’m sorry… I’m sorry for everything I ever did or said and I know none of what I just explained excuses my actions but I needed you to hear that. I shouldn’t be trying to meddle in other people’s lives and I guess I learned that the hard way. I get if you hate me or just never want anything to do with me again because I’m just the biggest fuck up in the history of forever.” He chuckled a little at the last part.

Sylvatica had been just as guilty. She had pushed the boy away harshly because of her own motives. At the time she believed she was doing the correct thing. However, in the last year those efforts had only led to hurt emotions from every person. 

But now, she could begin to mend the damaged bond between the two. 

“What are you talking about? You didn’t make me do anything??”

He was in shock and still so when he turned to face her. Camellia pulled out a small pack of tissues and handed them to her. Giving her time to collect herself he wasn’t sure if he should be mad or upset or happy, in the end his voice came off as soft and understanding, with a slight hint of seriousness.

Sylvatica, honestly, hadn’t considered his side of the story until after the fact. When she had spent so much time pondering on what exactly had happened, she slowly started to realize what he must have felt. Even if she had felt some pain from driving him and Cherry away. For him it was different. 

It was because he loved her that it must have hurt so much. Sylvatica could only arrive to that conclusion because slowly she had also found herself hurting whenever she wondered if he hated her. 

It broke her heart to think about it. And there was only one reason why that would be. 

Camellia leaned outside the cafe as he glanced down at his watch periodically, making sure not to drop the two drinks he was holding.

She was late.

When he had agreed to meet Sylvatica they decided to not stay out past dusk since it would be harder for her to get back late at night, yet from the way events where unfolding it seemed like he was going to have to get over himself and see her home later. He hadn’t seen or heard from her since their argument on the roof so he wasn’t quite sure as to what caused the sudden interest in him. Nonetheless he wasn’t complaining too much, the guilt had been eating away at him so he had been wanting to talk to her anyways.

As he glanced up from his watch again Camellia noticed her walking down the street towards him.

“Thank you. Um, it’s good,” She smiled and fidgeted slightly in her dress, She had run late exactly because she had been indecisive on what to wear. She figured she should dress in something other than her usual attire for an outing into town. Her usual clothes would attract too much attention. 

However, she was incredibly uncomfortable. She wasn’t used to them. 

Once it was agreed upon Camellia took Sylvatica’s hand, grasping it firmly as he lead her down the street and into a small lit up park. Aside from someone walking their dog it was virtually empty. He let go of her hand, inching away just a little bit.

“The building owner of the apartments over there makes sure it stays clean, it’s a nice spot to just clear your head. There is a small stream that runs through as well….” trailing off Camellia turned to face the other. He gathered his thoughts before speaking up.

It seemed like he already knew everything about the area. It wasn’t surprising since he had been away from the sanitarium for such a long time already. Still, it was fascinating at how the boy adopted. If it had been Sylvatica, she probably wouldn’t bother mingling with normal people. 

“It’s a nice park, I like it,” Sylvatica said while pushing a strand of hair behind her ear, “It seems like you know a lot about this place already.” 

“Ok look… You have got to know that I’m the biggest idiot to ever grace this planet. You have no idea. I’m not even sure how I function on a daily basis because I do the stupidest things. I can’t get away from it, and sometimes I say things before I can process what I just said. That just makes things 10x worse than they already are. I’m working on that though so I can stop screwing up what few relationships I have. But I just wanted to say that I’m sorry… I’m sorry for everything I ever did or said and I know none of what I just explained excuses my actions but I needed you to hear that. I shouldn’t be trying to meddle in other people’s lives and I guess I learned that the hard way. I get if you hate me or just never want anything to do with me again because I’m just the biggest fuck up in the history of forever.” He chuckled a little at the last part.

Sylvatica had been just as guilty. She had pushed the boy away harshly because of her own motives. At the time she believed she was doing the correct thing. However, in the last year those efforts had only led to hurt emotions from every person. 

But now, she could begin to mend the damaged bond between the two. 

Camellia leaned outside the cafe as he glanced down at his watch periodically, making sure not to drop the two drinks he was holding.

She was late.

When he had agreed to meet Sylvatica they decided to not stay out past dusk since it would be harder for her to get back late at night, yet from the way events where unfolding it seemed like he was going to have to get over himself and see her home later. He hadn’t seen or heard from her since their argument on the roof so he wasn’t quite sure as to what caused the sudden interest in him. Nonetheless he wasn’t complaining too much, the guilt had been eating away at him so he had been wanting to talk to her anyways.

As he glanced up from his watch again Camellia noticed her walking down the street towards him.

“Thank you. Um, it’s good,” She smiled and fidgeted slightly in her dress, She had run late exactly because she had been indecisive on what to wear. She figured she should dress in something other than her usual attire for an outing into town. Her usual clothes would attract too much attention. 

However, she was incredibly uncomfortable. She wasn’t used to them. 

Once it was agreed upon Camellia took Sylvatica’s hand, grasping it firmly as he lead her down the street and into a small lit up park. Aside from someone walking their dog it was virtually empty. He let go of her hand, inching away just a little bit.

“The building owner of the apartments over there makes sure it stays clean, it’s a nice spot to just clear your head. There is a small stream that runs through as well….” trailing off Camellia turned to face the other. He gathered his thoughts before speaking up.

It seemed like he already knew everything about the area. It wasn’t surprising since he had been away from the sanitarium for such a long time already. Still, it was fascinating at how the boy adopted. If it had been Sylvatica, she probably wouldn’t bother mingling with normal people. 

“It’s a nice park, I like it,” Sylvatica said while pushing a strand of hair behind her ear, “It seems like you know a lot about this place already.” 

Camellia leaned outside the cafe as he glanced down at his watch periodically, making sure not to drop the two drinks he was holding.

She was late.

When he had agreed to meet Sylvatica they decided to not stay out past dusk since it would be harder for her to get back late at night, yet from the way events where unfolding it seemed like he was going to have to get over himself and see her home later. He hadn’t seen or heard from her since their argument on the roof so he wasn’t quite sure as to what caused the sudden interest in him. Nonetheless he wasn’t complaining too much, the guilt had been eating away at him so he had been wanting to talk to her anyways.

As he glanced up from his watch again Camellia noticed her walking down the street towards him.

“Thank you. Um, it’s good,” She smiled and fidgeted slightly in her dress, She had run late exactly because she had been indecisive on what to wear. She figured she should dress in something other than her usual attire for an outing into town. Her usual clothes would attract too much attention. 

However, she was incredibly uncomfortable. She wasn’t used to them. 

“Mou!” Sakura whined softly shaking their joined hands all the while. 

Honestly, both of her seniors were a bit too tsun about their feelings. But Sakura understood them both fairly more than they each other so she knew Haruka had a tough time dealing with Masaki. That didn’t mean she didn’t enjoy time with her though. 

“Sato-san, you’re the one who really wants this right now, are you really trying to be difficult like this?” Sakura pouted, “If you don’t do something about it yourself I’m going to start ignoring you.” 

Sakura furrowed her brows and narrowed her eyes at her senior, trying to be stern but ultimately was bluffing. She couldn’t ignore the girl, she could get much too loud. 

Masaki’s eyes opened just the slightest bit wider. Out of everyone she could have talked to, she hadn’t expected Sakura to tell her that she was the one being difficult. She gently tugged Sakura closer, her hand still in Sakura’s. If she couldn’t yell at Haruka then she would release some of her frustration by teasing her junior instead.

“Masa’s right here! How are you going to ignore me?”

Sakura said while releasing Masaki’s hand, letting it drop between them and turning slightly away while taking out her phone.

Masaki huffed, her nose scrunching up in distaste. It wasn’t so simple. 

“Duu would just ask me to go out together then.” 

Even though that was ultimately what she wanted, she didn’t want it to be the result of her having to ask for it. She wanted Haruka to come to her first, on her own volition. It was selfish.

“Why is she so dense? Why can’t she just understand Masa’s feelings!”

“Mou!” Sakura whined softly shaking their joined hands all the while. 

Honestly, both of her seniors were a bit too tsun about their feelings. But Sakura understood them both fairly more than they each other so she knew Haruka had a tough time dealing with Masaki. That didn’t mean she didn’t enjoy time with her though. 

“Sato-san, you’re the one who really wants this right now, are you really trying to be difficult like this?” Sakura pouted, “If you don’t do something about it yourself I’m going to start ignoring you.” 

“You get it right? Please say you get it.” 

Masaki gave a pointed look to Sakura. For the past half hour she had been complaining to Sakura, and she knew none of what she was saying made sense. She was throwing a temper tantrum because Haruna was essentially flaunting that she was able to meet with Haruka at any time. Jealousy welled up inside her, and while she knew it was ridiculous to be jealous of her friend, well, she was still jealous. She wanted to go out with Haruka too!

“Masa is totally angry, you know?” 

With the weight of Masaki around her shoulders Sakura sighed, “Hai hai, I get it. You’re upset but I can’t do anything. You’re the one who hasn’t even tried contacting Kudo-san at all, you know.”