>>One is Forsaken, But Can You Forgive Me?<<[[Open]]

[Lyke LAWL]

Tao looked up at him.
"16." She muttered. She felt like she was meeting someone, older.
It made her feel sick.

[[Lulz. I'm using Steve's laptop. You know? Steve and Sarah?]]  

[[The][Shika][Spazz]]

Kiyoshi smiled.
"Hah. Weird. I thought you looked older than me. Like seventeen or eighteen. I'm sixteen." Kiyoshi said.
I wonder where Akuro is... What if they leave without me?
Stroking Tao's cheek, Kiyoshi said, "I've got to go find Tatsuya and them before they leave me here. I'm well.. a 'slave'." Kiyoshi said, glancing around for them. They didn't seem to be on this floor.  

[Lyke LAWL]

Akuro stood, sipping a soda with bubbly sayings on it and bright colors, totally throwing off his dark clothing.
He stood watching Kiyoshi converse, with this Tao girl. She was cute, but something was off about her. He couldn't tell what, but he didn't like how she was flirty. He walked, casually, to Kiyoshi.

"Yeah." Tao muttered, before Kiyoshi came up.
"Oh! Hi." She said, looking at him. His green eyes pierced hers. It made her smile. It was different.
"Hello." Akuro offered, with a small wave.
"Tao right?" He asked.
"Oh yeah. I don't know your name..." She trailed off.
"It's Akuro, people call me Kuro." He replied.  

[[The][Shika][Spazz]]

Kiyoshi was a bit startled as Akuro appeared at his side.
After he'd finished talking to Tao, Kiyoshi said.
"Hi Kuro." Kiyoshi mumbled.
"Do you know when they're leaving? Tatsuya and them?" Kiyoshi asked. He was pretty sure he didn't remember the way home.  

[KimmuPanda-]

[[Ohh emm gee I'm so sorry!! I haven't been checking. What happned?!]]  

[Lyke LAWL]

Akuro sucked his drink dry. It made an annoying noise.
"I know the way. We can just go back later." He said. A few moments of awkward silence hung in the air.
"Was I interrupting something...? Or were you two gonna go somewhere...Should I leave?" He asked, taking one step back.  

[[The][Shika][Spazz]]

Kiyoshi shook his head.
"No.. I was just about to go off and find you and Tatsuya. You're fine; It won't be interrupting anything." Kiyoshi assured him.
Looking down at Tao's hand, Kiyoshi smiled. His reached out for her's.  

[KimmuPanda-]

[[Is Nori still in school? xDD]]  

[KimmuPanda-]

[[Idk where he is. D; Ohh Well..]]

Mimi smiled; content. "Thanks for walking me home, Shouko."

"No problem.." He replied. He wanted to spend more time with Mimi, perhaps take her out to eat, or perhaps go shopping, but he didn't want to reduce Mimi's interest in him.

Mimi walked slowly up the front step aware of Shouko's eyes on her. This felt kinda awkward, so she rushed up the front step got inside and slammed the door.

Shouko's mouth dropped open in surprise. I guess she was nervous. She still likes me.. She still likes me. He thought to reasure himself. He sighed, and walked the other way to his home.  

[Lyke LAWL]

Tao was a little taken aback by Kiyoshi's actions, but she softened and took his hand.
It felt strange. She hated this feeling. But she loved it at the same time.

Akuro spied Tao and Kiyoshi, walking two feet in front of him.
"Where are we going?" He asked.  

[KimmuPanda-]

The house felt empty. " Naoki? Nori? Nana?

[[ OH NO!! NO IDEAS! GAHH!]]  

[[The][Shika][Spazz]]

Kiyoshi shrugged as they walked. His fingers intelaced with hers.
"A-.. Tao. What would you like to do.. or where do you want to go?" Kiyoshi asked.
Glancing back at Akuro, Kiyoshi smiled weakly. He still felt a bit bad for him, as alone as he was.  

[Lyke LAWL]

Tao looked away from Kiyoshi, looking at the snow, lightly falling.
"We could go to my apartment..." She mumbled, but Kiyoshi could've heard her.
The fact that she lived alone depressed her a little. Selling her body to pay the rent was even worse. She sighed, her breath transparent in the cold air.
"But we don't have to." She added, looking at him, wearing a fake smile.  

[[The][Shika][Spazz]]

Kiyoshi casually glanced behind him at Akuro. Then he looked forward, his head tilted toward Tao.
"I understand what you're saying.. But I can't right now.. I need to patch things up with Aoi.. I'd feel bad right now it I did... and that wouldn't be much fun." Kiyoshi said, his voice low enough Akuro, behind them couldn't hear.
"Just don't forget I have your number.. so surely I could find where you live." Kiyoshi added, smiling.
To leave the mall with Tao, right now.. wasn't the only thing on his mind... but it sure was occupying it. Kiyoshi also wondered what Aoi was doing right now. How mad would she be at him?  

[Lyke LAWL]

Tao sighed, then nodded.
"Yes. Well, I'll be going then." She said, looking a bit uncertain, she leaned in to give him a kiss, but quickly moved back.
"Bye." She said.

Aoi's eyelids were heavy, sitting on her bed, her knees drawn to her chest. Tears spilt down her face, wetting her pants.