An unexpected meet

Natsuki sat inside his room as he stared at the wall while his eyes had turned red from tears.

Sniffle*

Clara locked herself in her bedroom while all she could think about was him and only him.

("Oh my god what happened to your face, Daniel!", Clara's mom asked worriedly.

"I fell down a flight of stairs, that's all"

"Look at that blood all over your face, we need to go to the hospital right now!"

"Stop it, I can handle myself")

Clara couldn't help but listen to the conversation on the other side of the wall.

She covered her ears and yet their voices echoed inside of her head.

Sniffle*

[This was how it went back then]

[Do you know how it feels like when the guy who assaulted you lives under the same roof as you?]

[Do you know what it feels like when that bastard stares at you with those creepy eyes?]

[They were helpless back then, chained by rules, Clara was underaged and Natsuki would soon turn 18]

[If Natsuki were to raise a word then Clara and his relationship would end as well]

[All