29. Surely, There Must be a Haunted House Around the Festival
Aika was just about to reapply (Name)’s makeup when the latter’s phone rang. The two looked at each other before (Name) stood up to grab it.
The screen showed a name that made (Name)’s heart start to race.
“What are you waiting for, girl?” Aika bumped against her shoulder while grinning, “open it!”
(Name) rolled her eyes and opened the message.
I’m at the booth near the main entrance. Do you want to go around the festival together?
“Yes! Oh my goodness yes!” Aika ripped the phone out of her hands before she could protest.
“Aika! Don’t send anything weird!” (Name) hissed as she reached out to grab her phone, which was easily dodged by Aika.
She smirked, “don’t worry. I only said you’ll be there soon.”
“Come come take your wig off! I’ll clear your make up.”
“We still have three hours!” Aika dabbed a cotton doused in make up remover to her face, “I can do your make up quickly enough and the boys can start setting things.”
“I know what you feel about him, (Name),” the tone of Aika’s voice changed. She is in serious mode now, “this is your chance! You can get closer to him.”
“I can’t just leave you guys here!” (Name) protested.
“Yes you can!” Hideki perked up from the background, “Three of us can finish everything quickly so you don’t have to worry.”
(Name) groaned as Aika gave her the look that seemed to say I told you. “Just go and have fun, (Name). This is the first time I see you crushing on someone after… Well.. After that break up incident with him. We want you to be happy again.”
Aika took (Name)’s wig off gently, the latter was standing still staring at her friend.
“Totally. Out you go now, tell me what happens later! I want stories!”
“O-okay.” (Name) hesitantly stepped towards the door, her change of clothes in hand. She would have to change first so she doesn’t cause any suspicions. “I-I owe you guys…”
“Make it up by singing so well we embed ourself in everyone’s memories tonight.” Everyone’s heads turned to the usually silent Clyde, who was smiling.
“Okay you better hurry now,” Aika shoved her out the door, “enjoy the brief date!”
The sound of his name being called made Sousuke look around. He spotted a head of (hair colour) hair moving through the crowd towards him.
“(Name),” he smiled at her fondly watching her come to a stop in front of him.
“I’m sorry! I had so many things to do today.”
“Its alright. You’re here now.” Sousuke ruffled her hair and started walking forwards, “I heard you will be backstage for the concert?”
“Y-yeah..” (Name) fidgeted nervously, “I have about two hours or so. We can go around together till then.”
“I don’t mind, at least I’ll spend some time with you.” Sousuke rubbed the back of his neck.
(Name) looked down and felt her face flush. He is really forward today. “Uh.. W-what do you want to do?”
She watched Sousuke out of the corner of her eye. “I don’t have anything planned, to be honest,” the male shrugged, “but I heard thw badminton club made a really good haunted house. People were talking about it.”
“You want to give it a try?” she asked.
Sousuke tilted his head, “Do you?”
“If you don’t want to its okay, we can just walk around.”
“But you seem to want it, Sousuke,” (Name) reached for his shirt sleeve, it was slightly damp, perhaps from the water gun fight, “and besides, I’ll probably end up enjoying it too.”
He reached out and rubbed the back of his neck, a nervous gesture that (Name) now found really adorable, “If you’re sure then.. Alright. Lets go!”
They walked side by side towards the class Sousuke metioned, talking about their days individually. (Name) had lied about helping out her sister, and the guilt of it hit her hard, almost making her tell him the truth right there. But something was stopping her, and in the end she decided to do it with a better timing, not now. Not when they are having fun. She did not want to ruin his day.
Upon reaching the classroom, she noticed that it was beautifully and expertly decorated to look like a mini haunted house. Even from the outside, she could see that it was very well done. Occasional screams can be heard coming from inside, where some people are still roaming around.“
"Welcome~” A deep voice resonated beside her, making her jump and flinch back towards Sousuke, who chuckled and held her shoulder reassuringly. It was his friend, dressed as a vampire.
“This is a mini haunted house by the badminton club, and you two might or might not get out of this place alive,” he whispered menacingly, waving his hands around.
Sousuke looked like he was enjoying this, (Name) could tell he was the type who likes horror.
“Enter if you dare,” the vampire motioned towards the black curtains which dangled in the doorway. (Name) gulped, looking back at Sousuke, who noticed her discomfort.
“If you don’t want to do this, its fine-”
“No, no,” (Name) took a deep breath. She was scared, sure, but she knew she wil be alright with him around. “I’m a little nervous, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. I don’t exactly get scared easily.”
The butterfly swimmer studied her face, and nodded. With that, the two entered together.
Once they went through the curtains, it was all dark. (Name) shivered, raising a hand and clutched a fistful of his shirt. He glanced at her worriedly.
“Its okay, just keep walking.”
He hesitated, but nodded and started moving forwards, (Name) closely behind, still clutching his shirt.
The first jumpscare came all too soon.
It was a nurse with a lot of fake blood and a cleaver in her hand. She jumped out from behind a door with a shriek, waving around the cleaver. (Name) yelped and shrunk back against Sousuke, giggling afterwards at her silly surprise. The latter only chuckled and held her closer.
“Come on. The faster we go through this, the faster this ends.”
(Name) nodded mutely, not realizing when Sousuke wrapped his arm around her shoulders and guided her forward.
Walking through the dark decorated halls, (Name) slowly inched forward, shivering slightly. She did not want to seem scared, since it would probably make Sousuke feel guilty about entering in the first place. No, she never really minded the dark, or the scary things, but she absolutely hates the shock and the loud sudden noises.
“I think another jumpscare is-” Sousuke started, but he was cut off by an undead looking doctor. He held a chainsaw, probably fake with sound effects, but in that moment, it shocked (Name) enough to make her scream and stumble back against the taller male.
Sousuke was slightly surprised, not expecting the chainsaw, but he chuckled after a while and pushed (Name) ahead faster. He knew she would like it better if it ends faster.
“S-Sousuke,” (Name) started, she was starting to feel breathless with all that adrenaline, “how much farther-”
(Name) jumped again, her hands gripped Sousuke’s shirt. A zombie dressed in hospital scrubs grinned at her, making (Name) step back, feeling giddy with excitement and also nervous at the same time.
That feeling, however, soon came to an end when the zombie’s foot accidentally hit something, causing the fake wall beside her to sway and slowly collapse.
(Name) shut her eyes raised her hands to protect herself, but the only thing that came was something warm and firm, which seemed to let out a pained grunt when the fake wall hit. She opened her eyes and there stood Sousuke. The wall had hit his right shoulder, shieldong her from the falling object.
“(N-Name) are you okay?” he asked, wincing slightly.
(Name) sputtered, unable to comprehend why he was worried about her when he had been the one to shield her. “Me? What about you?”
“Hey are you guys okay?” a voice came, along with several flashlights. It seemed the crew of the haunted house- the badminton team- had heard the noise of something falling, and had went to their spot to investigate.
“Yeah,” Sousuke straightened up, his left hand was gripping his right shoulder. He smiled reassuringly, but it did not quite reach his eyes.
“Oh my god I’m so sorry,” the zombie spoke up, bowing low before the two of them, “I was so clumsy and it was dark I didn’t see-”
“I-its okay,” (Name) said, looking worriedly at Sousuke, “Can you let us through to the exit? I think my friend needs an ice pack. It was quite a wall.”
The zombie, which turned out to be a first year girl, lead them both out through the other class door. After more apologizing, she went back in, promising to make it up to them both.
(Name) glanced at Sousuke, worried about him. He was clutching his shoulder earlier, but now he seemed alright. His face seemed to mask a bit of pain, but..
“Sousuke,” (Name) gently placed a hand on his arm, “did it hurt? Do you need an ice pack? L-let me see.”
Sousuke only gave her a smile, rolling his shoulder, “I’m alright, (Name) there’s no need to worry.”
“But that wall was pretty heavy,”
“I-its okay, really. I’m okay,” Sousuke’s voice held a tone of finality, as if he was subtly addressing that the matter is closed, and its time to move to another subject. “Lets just walk around and perhaps get some food?”
(Name) knew something was wrong, but she was afraid that if she pushed it, Sousuke would get annoyed at her. So reluctantly, she said a small yes and walked beside Sousuke towards the festival grounds where food stalls are.
Somehow, (Name) managed to get an ice pack from a shaved ice booth. Which she gave to Sousuke. His shoulder would probably be bruised tomorrow, she thought worriedly. Sousuke held the ice pack against his shoulder while the two sat down on a bench. Enjoying their cup of shaved ice and syrup.
They were silent for a while, but then (Name) bowed down and said “I’m sorry…”
“Its not your fault,” Sousuke reached out to her, “don’t apologize, come on raise your head.”
She did as told and looked at him sadly, “I could have jumped away sooner but I just froze-”
(Name) was interrupted by Sousuke, who quickly wrapped his arms around her in an embrace. She could smell the scent of chlorine and sweat on him, and also a bit of perfume he wear. Sousuke smells really nice…
“Accidents happen, (Name),” Sousuke ran his fingers through her hair, “its not your fault that you were scared. Besides, I’m sure my shoulder will heal pretty soon.”
Sousuke knew the last part was a lie. That fake wall had strike his bad shoulder, and he was actually worried about how it would affect his swimming. He contemplated seeing dr. Shibata but if he do, that old doctor would prohibit him from swimming. Just suck it up and wait until after nationals, he thought to himself.
“Anyway, (Name),” Sousuke pulled away and placed his hands on her shoulders, looking straight into her eyes, “don’t you need to go backstage and help your sister? The concert is just an hour away.”
“Oh.. Oh… Right.” (Name) scrambled to her feet, “Aika is going to kill me.”
“Y-yeah I’m also close friends with her, I gotta go now.”
Sousuke smiled as he reached out and ruffled her hair. (Name) noticed with a jolt of guilt that he was using his left hand.
“See you after the concert then, I’ll walk you to the station.” he smiled at her fondly.
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