[They are still not back... It's already been 20 minutes since I left them.I wonder if something happens..]
* Beep "Excuse me."
"Ahh Emilia... [She was alone?How about Carlyn?]"
"If you're curious about her, she went to the restroom."
"Ahh, I see."
About a minute later, Carlyn arrived with an annoyed face. It looks like she accidentally met with the "crazy stalker" who has followed her since this afternoon.
"Are you alright?Carlyn.."
"I'm fine."
Linn seems worried about her. She wanted to comfort her, but the teacher was suddenly there.
The teacher takes out the text book, and they begin the last period.
2 hours later. *Dingdong*
"Finally..it's over..the boring class."
"Yeah,I don't even hear what he's explaining, lol."
"You want to grab some ramen?"
"I'll go if you pay for it."
"Let's go dumb. Only this time."
"How about we grab some ramen too?" asked Linn.
"I'm busy. How about next time?"
"Ahh..I see..alright then.."
"...."
"Goodbye.."
Suddenly someone bumped into Linn.
"Ugh.."
"Ahh, I'm very sorry. Eh, it was you."
"It's fine..Carlyn?.. You're still here? This late.."
"Yeah.. Actually, I was searching for you. But they keep chasing me."
"Me? Do you want to talk about something?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't give a proper thanks back then. So I was planning to treat you to a bowl of ramen. You want or pass?."
"It's fine. You don't have to. But actually, I was planning to go there too, so I'm glad if I can join you."
"Let's go then."
"You know the place, right?"
"Huh?..Uhm...Uhm actually.."
5 minutes ago, before Emilia left. Carlyn was coincidence to be there. She hears that Emilia has something up, so she refuses Linn's offer about the ramen. For some reason, Carlyn feels bad for her, so she plans to bump into her on purpose.
"Just kidding..I'll lead you the way." *Smile
"Ahh yeah..thank you..hehehe.."
After 15 minutes of walking, they arrived at the ramen place. Because this was their first time here, they just randomly chose what to order.
"This one, please."
"Same. I'll take this one."
"Alright.. Are you sure about this, Miss? The special-edition ramen will be served in XXL-sized bowls."
"That's lot how about we-."
Linn turned around to see Carlyn, who seemed impatient with her eyes shining, trying to tell her that she could finish the ramen even though it was in XXL-sized bowls.
"Uhmm. We'll still take that."
"Alright, then, please wait for around 20 minutes."
20 minutes passed. Their ramen is ready to be served.
"Here is your ramen, miss. Please enjoy it."
"Let's dig in."
"Let's dig in."
After 30 minutes of fighting with the XXL-sized bowls, they finally finished it. Linn was the first one to finish it.
"I'm full... I don't believe I can finish it. How about you, Car-."
"Wueeee...I-..I'm full.."
Linn was laughing softly. Remember that Carlyn was the one who seemed excited at first; now she looks like a pufferfish after finishing half of the ramen. But suddenly something fell off Carlyn's wallet. Linn tried to reach it. It was an old picture.
"Picture?.. It's Carlyn.. And the other one beside her was..Emilia?"
Linn hurriedly tried to put the picture where it belonged, but Carlyn had already noticed her. Carlyn gave her a sharp gaze. Linn thinks that it's already over for her. But it was the opposite.
"I'm very sorry! I didn't mean to disrespect your privacy!"
'.........'
"I'm very, very sorry, Carlyn! I'll accept any punishment!"
"Pftt... You're kind, Linn... It's fine, I'll forgive you. Just forget what happened earlier. Let's go."
"Huh?..But I-..."
Carlyn grabs her bag and pays for the food. After that, both of them walk away from there. But on their way back home, suddenly there was a heavy rain coming.
*Ssssssss[Rain sound]
"Ugh, I didn't bring my umbrella today. Who knows the prediction was real?!"
"Same.. I forgot to bring my umbrella too."
Luckily, there was a nearby bus stop. They decide to wait there until the rain stops. After an hour of waiting, the rain still doesn't show any signs of stopping.
"Hachuu... It's already dark... Why's there no bus at a time like this? Are you alright, Car-."
Carlyn's face is turning red. Her body can't support it anymore. Carlyn slowly lost her consciousness and fainted.
"Carlyn?!....."
[What should I do?! I must bring her to the hospital ASAP! But there are no cars or buses.God pleasee..]
Emilia and her driver coincidentally pass by there. Emilia recognised Linn, who was holding someone in her arms. She told the driver to stop there.
*Swoshh
[What now? A black ar? ..It's kind of familiar... Don't tell me it was Emil-]
"Get in."
"As I thought it was you!"
"........."
Emilia gets out of the car and slowly walks to Linn's place. She then lifted Carlyn onto her shoulder and put her in the car.
"Let's go."
What a coincidence that Emilia's house was only a few kilometres from the bus stop.So they decide to take her to Emilia's instead of going to the hospital.
"We're so grateful we met you early. Thanks again, Emilia!"
"Yeah, no problem."
At Emilia's house.
Linn has something important going on,so Emilia's driver sends her home.
"Are you sure about this?"
"Yeah, after all, you have something important to attend, don't you?"
"Yeah, I'm very sorry for troubling you."
"Don't mind."
"Excuse me then."
"......"
"Bring me some clothes and a warm towel."
"Here."
"Thanks."
Emilia put a warm towel on Carlyn's forehead. She also put some changing clothes next to her bed.
"You're still reckless as ever. You have a weak body, and yet you still like the rain."
"......"
"There are some changing clothes next to your bed. If you need anything, just tell the maid."
Before leaving Emilia, make sure that the blanket doesn't fall off so that Carlyn will stay warm. A moment before Emilia left, Carlyn pulled her hand and asked unexpected questions.
"That time..Why.."
"I see, you're still awake."
"Why..did you leave me?"
For a moment, Emilia fell silent. She was shocked but didn't show any expression.
"Answer me.."
"You should go to sleep now."
Emilia immediately walked away from there. She was trying to avoid the question.
Carlyn replied, "I know you'll react like this." Before she knew it, her tears were flowing down her cheeks. Emilia, who was still standing in front of the door, knew she was crying. Emilia still doesn't show any expression or emotion. No one knows how she feels. Excepts herself.