Chapter 12: Kaname

A couple of days passed since meeting Kimora. The same days of seeing her brother. It's funny how his last name is a perfect match to his eyes: mysterious, as well as soul-catching.

Since then I have been working on the music she requested I put together. Listening to what I have so far, I know the crowd will go wild once they hear it, and that is exactly the outcome I am hoping for.

Once I'm satisfied with how the tones came together, I took off my headset and organize my DJ equipment. Feeling a little stuffy I wonder where I should go.

That cafe—it had good stuff, let me go check it out again but what if I run into him again? What are the chances of running into him there? No, It'll be fine, I mean he doesn't seem the type to go to a cafe, and seeing how it took him a while, It was probably his first time there.

It's going to be okay.

When that in mind, I grabbed a jacket, slip on my shoes, and headed out.

The air feels really good today. I had a feeling it was going to be freezing out, but wasn't yesterday just a cool breeze? Bipolar weather, I swear, then again it is a couple of months until Christmas.

The cafe is not that far, probably about 20-25 minutes by foot. Looking around I saw families, couples, and single people. Some were laughing, others smiling, having fun. I wonder if they are genuinely happy or faking.

All of a sudden I heard a scream, turning to the source I saw a little boy laughing as what seemed to be the mom chasing him. Immediately, my thoughts went to when that used to be me and my mom.

Around when I was about 7-8 years old mom was a housewife, while dad worked a lot, but we were happy. Some days, mom would put everything down, and come get me saying we are going out. Of course, being a kid I loved going, for me it always meant fun.

That is exactly what happened, she took me to the park and we started to play. My mother was the free-spirited type. I don't think I ever saw her filled with sorrow. She was all teeth and laughter.

She would chase me around in the park, the only sound was happiness.

But those times are gone, but what if--

Suddenly a gust of strong wind blew, making me shut my eyes.

Damn, that's cold. That's how you know sleep is gonna be good tonight. I thought to myself.

Opening my eyes—I wish I was blind or that wind somehow carried a knife and stabbed me in the eye. Why does it seem like the world is playing a prank on me?

"Kaname?" Axel questioned.

Maybe if I ignore him he'll go away too. I continue to walk, looking straight ahead. Obviously, the plan didn't work out, when I tried to walk right by him, he grab to stop me.

I pulled my arm out of his grip.

"You have the wrong person?" Such a bad attempt to get away from him, but the only one that came to mind. I quickly turned around again, not even looking at him.

"Wait, please." He said desperation in his voice.

Why doesn't he know when to call it quits? What is making him desperate? I really don't want to hear him. He is a dangerous person. Nothing good will come out of being with him.

Then again I'm good at making the wrong decisions.

"What is it you want?" I asked, looking anywhere but his eyes.

"Can we go someplace to talk?" He asked. That made me snap my head up to him. No jokes were present, his face is full of seriousness, which made my breath hitch.

Breathe damn it. Mentally telling myself. I don't know if I should go with him. There are so many scenarios that can play out: 1) he kills me 2) he will threaten me to stay away from his sister, but I wasn't looking at her like that. I mean she is beautiful-- 3) I don't know but there are many things that are possible.

I hope it's the second scenario. It'll be easier to avoid after the party.

"—-is that okay?" Huh? I snapped out of my mental debating with myself, focusing my attention on Axel.

"What did you say?" I asked confused.

He had a pained smile making my eyes widen. I felt a little panic inside. Why would he have a face like that? Was it because I lost focus? Does he feel hurt that I wasn't listening? No that doesn't make sense. You can't feel emotions for someone you barely know.....can you?

I said whatever comes to mind.

"My bad, I was just thinking. I wasn't trying to avoid the question or anything. I just found it weird is all. I mean not that It's weird, but like, well, like we don't know each other well, so, umm—" I shut my mouth.

I can't believe I started to rant. The embarrassment I feel right now is so high, my face is hot. I just hope I'm not red.

Just then I heard chuckles, then a full-blown laugh, and damn it, if that laugh wasn't the sexiest thing I ever heard. It was deep but somehow elegant if that makes any sense. That laugh might be my favorite music. If only I can hear it more often.

But knowing I can, I'll just be a distant memory.

His laugh made me in a trance, I don't mind if I never get out of it.

'Fuck, stop. You can't. It'll just end badly" I mentally scold myself.

Soon after, his laughter started to die down.

"You're cute when you rant. And seeing how you tried hard to explain yourself. I couldn't help holding it in anymore." He explained, chuckling this time. I know my face is red at this point.

How more embarrassed can I get at this point? I turned back around.

"I see, well have a nice day" I didn't even get a chance to take the first step when Axel stopped me.

"I won't laugh anymore, please don't leave yet. Let me take you to a nearby cafe and talk there, how does that sound?" He asked.

Looking at him, his eyes were pleading with me to say yes.

"Alright, just for 10 minutes." I never saw someone's eyes light up so bright like his.

I don't know this feeling.

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The cafe is the same one I met his sister. Is it a coincidence he took me there? Maybe he was on his way here too.

In front of me, I ordered cinnamon hot chocolate with cinnamon rolls, I was feeling sweet today. Across from me is a quiet Axel with his half drank cafe. He is staring down at the table, he's been like that for the past 5 minutes since we get our orders.

" I didn't know coffee could be that interesting to look at," I said sarcastically.

Axel's head snapped up, then he relaxed.

" Sorry, I was thinking about how to start off what I wanted to talk to you about." He replied, in a low tone.

"You might as well just go on right out and say it, what's the worse that can happen?" I say to try to make him feel a little more confident.

I got my mother to thank for always being prepared for anything, but what I wasn't prepared is what came out of his mouth.