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Ei's POV
I think I'm finally ready to move on. I have loved Miko for 4 years and the feelings don't go away so easily, but I think it's time to go into the world again. After all, I can't stay isolated forever, can I?
My room is a mess. I'm ashamed it turned out like this, but after speaking to my therapist, she said that it is normal since I had been in a depression, but I still can't help but feel...angry with myself.
I made my way to my desk, trying to jump over all the filth that has gathered in my room. Dust is everywhere and I can't help but sneeze, yea, I really need to do something about it. My laptop is...disgusting, there is dust to the point you can't see the logo anymore and I've spilled some of my ramen on it and I haven't been bothered to clean it up.
After some time, it opens up and old memories come to light. This is why I've been so insisting on avoiding it. Miko and I met on the internet. She is an idol and from my friends I've heard about her. I thought she sang well, I actually still do, but I've been trying to hate her as a coping mechanism.
The laptop asks for my password, what was it? Oh yes, Kunikuzushi, the name of my son, well my ex-son if I can name him that. My eyes fill with tears at the thought of him... Has he got a girlfriend? Does he have a job? Is he happy? All I wish for is for him to come back, but that's just a stupid dream. The tears that threatened to spill finally found their way onto my dirty cheeks. I haven't washed my body, my face, my hair, I haven't brushed it, I just shut down after the text that ruined me.
Kunikuzushi...he was everything I had. He didn't have a father so all his live we were alone. We were happy...until that day. The day we fought. He was always a mommy's boy, but I thought that he didn't have freedom. I had asked him countless times if he was happy with me and he said yes. But I didn't believe him. And on that day I let him go, we fought and I told him to get out. That was pretty mean of me, but I just wanted him to be happy and have freedom, even if it meant that I had to let him go. From his point of view, it might seem that I was a selfish mother, but my intentiond were pure.
The screen lit up after I typed my son's name into it. The brightness hurt my eyes, but that was expected. What should I open first? I thought to myself. Then, an icon of an app named "X" bought my attention. I didn't knew what it was, but after that, I looked through my apps and saw that many things have changed since my last time on here. I looked puzzled at the screen for some time, but then I saw Facebook. Ah yes, finally something that hasn't changed. Luckily I was already loged in and began scrolling.
I didn't have any friends anymore and my family died a long time ago, but a person showed up in "people you might know" search bar. Scaramouche? Who is that? And why does he show up? I don't know him. Maybe he will help me find my way again. I hit the "add" button and I waited, people were still pretty active on Facebook right? Or at least they were when I was using it. I haven't used the web since 4 years ago. That was a long time that I had been in depression, my therapist said that people cope different and when she saw how much I loved Miko, she understood, but now, I don't understand myself. What did I do for the last 4 years? How did I manage to rot in bed so much? How did the days go by so fast? And how didn't I notice it?? A lot of questions ran through my head and then I heard a *beep* sound.
Scara's POV
I threw myself on the sofa. "Finally it was over" I thought. My birthday was a day I hated. Not only hated, but despised. Ever since my mother kicked me out, I hated her, she abandoned me. But I don't need her anymore, I'm famous now. My 24th birthday has ended and I was alone again, well except for my "friend" Aether. Aether was not only my friend, but my crush as well. He had helped me through the toughest times and didn't go away when he saw me crying. We were chatting until I heard a notification from my phone. I opened it and saw Facebook? Who still uses that? Apparently it was s friend request from Raiden Ei..?................................my mother........................my creator herself......................... "AHHHH" I yelled then threw my phone. WHAT DOES SHE WANT? TO RUIN MY LIFE MORE? OR MAYBE SHE WANTS MY MONEY NOW THAT I'VE SUCCEED IN LIFE?? My screaming startled Aether who then asked me what was wrong. I apologized and showed him what was wrong. He had a shocked expression on his face. He knows all about my mother, he's actually the only one from the band that knows my past. After I seemed calmer Aether came to hug me and all my feelings were replaced by the butterflies in my stomach and my checks turned a light shade of pink.
After I calmed down completely, he told me that maybe reconnecting with my mother wasn't such a bad idea. I thought that I was mad because of what I was hearing. He knows about my abandonment and how much I despise her and there he was telling me about how I should forgive her. I had to stop myself from yelling at him, but then he continued "maybe she has changed and just wants forgiveness, not your money" I was trying to understand, but I couldn't. How could I forgive a person that has caused me so much pain? "Well then, what could change your mind?" He said after. "A kiss" I joked, but he wasted no time in getting close to me. "What are you do-" but I didn't get a chance to finish before I felt his soft lips against mine. "Now will you do it?" He asked, but I was too red to comprehend what he said. He did that like it was nothing...maybe he really wants me to reconcile with my mother. After that, my thoughts were clear and I took my phone in my hand and followed my mother.
I wanted to ask Aether about the kiss and what it meant, but before I could say anything, he said that he was tired and left. And just like that I was left alone with my thoughts and my mother on the other side of the screen.
""Hello!" From Raiden Ei" said the notification and I thought that it was worth a shot, but if she ever messed up, it was over
S.:Hi
R.E.: I'm so glad you accepted my friend request, but I must ask, do I know you?
She really didn't know who I was? Maybe I wasn't using my birth name, but a quick search on Google would show her my face and then she would know, but maybe that was for the best
S.: I'm just a normal teenager nothing else
R.E: Could you at least tell me your real name? Your profile picture is pretty blurry and can't figure out if I know you.
S.: I don't really feel comfortable sending pictures of myself to strangers
R.E.: Well, alright then, I kinda overstepped so I apologize for that.
S.: Your excused
R.E.: You're*
S.: thank you for correcting me 😒
R.E.: No problem! But I actually added you for a reason, could you please help me find my way through the internet? I didn't use it for some years and I kinda lost my "skills".
S.: alright then? It shouldn't be a problem
R.E.: Thank you very much!! But now I have to go, goodbye and goodnight Scaramouche!
S.: goodnight
Ei's POV
I'm very happy!!! I finally found someone that could help me and also he sounds like a nice young man. Tomorrow I need to clean up my mess and put my life in order.
The next day
I woke up refreshed and I'm really glad about that. I got up and a disgusting smell hit me, how didn't I acknowledged it before? I picked up my phone and called a cleaning company to come help me. 30 minutes later I hear a knock on the door, I let them in, gave them a sum up of what happened there and they told me that they would work better if I left for s couple of hours and that's what I did.
I put on a long purple dress and headed out the door. Now outside, I didn't know where to go, except for the park. It was quite a long way there, but I wanted to take a walk and explore the city. The difference between years ago and now is that now there are tall buildings everywhere that make you feel small, and all of them look the same which could confuse you easily. And hour later of walking I finally get there and it was more beautiful than I remember. Trees everywhere, clean benches and majestic fountains with unique models. Some had little angels, some butterflies and some little birds, all beautiful nonetheless. I took my phone to take a picture, but then I saw the old ones on my phone. Me and Miko looked happy...our relationship looked so full of love...I felt tears in my eyes and so I turned my head up so the tears won't fall and there I saw a big poster of a band called 6REEZE and they looked like handsome young men, but the one that stuck out to me was one with purple hair who looked awfully familiar. "No, he can't be..." I thought to myself. I got emotional and ran home. I don't know how I got home by running continuously, but maybe the adrenaline kept me going. The cleanerd wanted to talk to me to tell me they finished, but I didn't listen, I just ran to my bed and cried myself to sleep.
I woke up several hours later and just looked at my wall. I didn't know what to feel. If he really was him, I needed to find him, but how? And then I thought of the perfect person to help me.
R.E.: I need to find my son. Right now. Please help me.
S.: woah, slow down, desperate much?
R.E.: I'm sorry! But I must find him
S.: so your son eh? Tell me about him
R.E: I kicked him out some years ago because I wanted him to have freedom, I didn't tell him that because I wanted him to leave without guilt, and I think he hates me, but I want to find him and apologize to him.
S.: ...
R.E.: please, help me, I'm desperate.
S.: I'll see what I can do about it
R.E.: thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
S.: don't thank me just yet
Scara's POV
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All this time....she wanted the best for me....By the time my thoughts were in check, I started crying, actually I started bawling. I hated her for all she's done, but she still loves me and she's looking for me, but I don't know if I should tell her who I am just yet. I then dialed Aether's number in tears to tell him what happened, but not even 2 words in and he said he was on his way. I continued to cry, years of tears fell from my eyes, all my emotions were built up and now they all got out. By the time Aether came, I was a mess, not just a crying mess, but a mess overall. He held me in his arms and I felt so vulnerable in that moment, but he assured me that he would be here until the end. When I finally stopped crying, I was tired, so tired that I couldn't get a word out so I just went to sleep.
The next day
I woke up empty. I didn't know what to feel anymore. I was just...actually I don't ever know. I was lost. Aether has left because Venti asked him to come to solve something at the studio. He wanted to tell him that he wasn't coming, but that would have aroused suspicion so he went. I stayed there until I took a decision, and that was to contact my mom
S.: I found something about your son, but let's meet up in person, this shouldn't be discussed over the phone
R.E: Really?? I'm very happy and sure, we can meet up.
S.: the park, 6 pm
Ei's POV
Maybe on the messages I was calm, but I'm actually very nervous. I'm one step closer to meeting him and explaining everything that happened. I cannot wait!!!!
Scara's POV
It will finally happen. I told Aether about what I talked about with my mother and he supported my idea. Now there are only 2 hours until our meeting. A thousand thoughts were running though my mind. Will she accept me? Will she love me again just as much as before? What if she abandons me again? But before I could think about more questions, I decided to put s stop to them and get ready because I don't want to be late after all.
I reached the park, but there was no sign of her. She was always late to everything so it wouldn't surprise me if it was still the same. I decided to sit on a bench and wait for her, while ideas of the future still ran into my head.
Ei's POV
I'M LATE!!!!! I dont know how that happened, maybe I stayed too much thinking about what would happen and got lost in time. I don't know if I'll get there if I run so I'll just take the bus. And then I ran like never before to the bus station, but now, which one takes me to the park? I wait a while until a bus with the number 17 comes and I get right it and pray that it reaches my destination. I wait nervously to get there, but I was still thinking about my son, what if Scaramouche knows him? Or maybe he is a teenager with no heart that will tell me to stop talking to him? What if he's actually older than I am and will try to kidnap me?? I stop playing with my hair and look out the window and then I see that we go past the park. I stand up panicked because the next stop could be God knows where and I would miss my chance. I get my things and go to the driver and tell him to pull over and he does, but I was still pretty far from where I needed to go so I must run. And the second it stops, I get off and sprint.
Scara's POV
I start crying again. My mother was late, but never like this. I bet she figured out who I was and didn't want to meet me. And what a fool I am, I thought that after all this time we would make up, but obviously she didn't want that. I'll go home, I don't want to see her again and just as I say that I block her on Facebook and slowly make my way home.
Ei's POV
Please God let me still find him. I think as I run past the tree's and the fountains. People are giving me weird stares, but I don't care anymore. I was pretty introverted, but I do not care right now. When I get to the middle of the park, I see no one. "No... " I thought to myself. Am I too late? No... Please no... Just then I look to my right and not too far away I see a head of purple hair, just like mine... And then I put together the pieces. Scaramouche is Kunikuzushi, he is my son, he is the one I've been looking for. I waste no time and ran after him.
3rd person's POV
Scaramouche suddenly felt something heavy on his back, hugging him, just like a person. "I've finally found you.. " Ei said. He then turned around to see his mother in tears, looking at him. They both looked at each other without saying anything. Maybe because there wasn't anything to be said or done, but one thing is certain, today a mother and a son found each other and they couldn't have been happier.
As for what happened next? They made up, Ei was introduced to Aether and the band and she accepted Scaramouche was in love with his best friend and apparently the best friend was in love with him because a few days later they got together and everyone was very happy. And Ei and Kunikuzushi Raiden lived happily ever after
~The end~