To Stay, Part 2

"But…" then he suddenly looked bummed about it. Don't tell me he was disappointed that I didn't agree with him being in a relationship!?

IS HE!?

"What is it this time?" I asked.

"It's just… erm… oh! Look at the time! We'll be late for the movies if we keep standing here." Cain suddenly pulled my arm and had us running to the cinema. Though it worries me how he didn't even told me what was bothering him.

Then it also occured to me when I learned about what kind of delinquent he is. Cain said the Wild Beasts can't compare to the Reapers in both strength and numbers, so he's likely to be in a huge gang. And to think that he's actually a vice commander of that kind of group, I wonder how strong and dangerous Cain is.

Questions also began to pile up inside my head. Will I have to fight with the gang against the Reapers? Will I have to face Cain when it happens? Will he figure out my identity once he sees me? Is he going to hate me when he knows?

I think I can't handle the thought of Cain hating me. Even though we still barely know each other, he's the friend who I want to know more about.

After the movie ended, he was pretty happy that we get to eat the snacks without getting caught. We also enjoyed the movie though I didn't understand the movie's story that much since I probably dwelled too deep in my thoughts.

"That was great! I really like the part when the villain died, but I think the movie doesn't end there. We might expect a sequel." The way how Cain smiles like a kid is contagious.

"Ah yeah, it's good…" I just feel bad that I can't say more than that.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it." Then the day still goes on as we planned.

We spent the day going to different places within the district, and Cain always got me surprised with every place we visit. We also bought stuff and I haven't forgot to give him lots of gifts in return for all the things he bought me back then. This day is really fun, and it felt like nothing bad ever happened.

I wish it was always like this everyday.

I really had fun... but there's something that is still bothering me. And I'm hoping that Cain tells me about.

"Are you sure you want me to have all of this?!" He couldn't believe all the gifts I bought him.

"Of course. I insist you keep it. It's thanks for the stuff you gave me back then." He looked like he really like it, but somehow I can tell he's uneasy.

"I'm not used to receiving this many gifts. I can keep just one and you can take the rest back." Does he not like my gifts?

"No way. I want you to keep all of it, do you... hate it?"

Cain flinched and immediately shook his head. "N-No, of course not! I like all of it! It's just..."

"Yeah?"

His face slowly burned red again. "I want to be the one who give gifts to you."

"Wha—" I was shot with embarassment when he decided to say that. What the hell is up with his mind!? Why does he want to keep giving gifts to me!? "Can't I just return the equivalent amount of gifts you gave to me before?! That way we can call it quits and be equals." I said while pointing at him.

"I-I see. That's nice to know." Despite what he said, Cain seemed to express the opposite of what he meant.

Does he still not like the idea of receiving gifts from me? How weird. Don't people like to get a lot of things for themselves?

Then it got a little difficult to talk to him because he suddenly became depressed. Is it because of what I said? Why is he so complicated right now?! It's so hard to understand why.

We continued to visit more places, but Cain got less chatty then he was earlier. Usually he tells me a lot of things he know but it felt weird and bad that he doesn't talk much. And it kind of hurts.

Then we took a stroll before calling it a day, but while walking, Cain remained silent and even walked on a faster pace. And seeing his back made him look like a stranger walking before me.

What the hell?!

Just when I thought I'll have a great day, I think this might even be the day I lose him. When the distance is getting longer than it already was, I decided to run after him and grabbed him by the arm. "Cain!"

"Oh? Is there a problem Lynn?"

"There is!" I complained. "What the heck's wrong with you?! You were walking too fast. Are you leaving me behind?!"

"W-What, no I'm not!"

"Then why?!"

"...Lynn? What are you trying to.." his eyes widens as if he didn't expected this.

"Then why are you trying to be so distant!?"