Akemi was traipsing in a dark alleyway, and a guy was with her. Sporting loose, scruffy black hair and red eyes, he was a handsome guy, Akemi's age. He was speaking with her, a spark in his eyes, but a sad spark.
"You remember me, don't you?" It was almost a plea.
Akemi broadsided him. "Yes, I remember."
He took ahold of her shoulders. "What happened?"
"What do you mean, what happened?"
"To us."
"... That was a long time ago."
He was whispering now, his voice sad. "It wasn't that long."
Akemi sighed, looking him in the eye.
He tryed to move his hands to her sides, but she pushed him away. "Don't." A crackle spread through her skin.
He was silent.
Akemi was too, but only for a moment. "... Just don't."
"But... I still love you... I can't get over you, Akemi-sama."
Akemi froze.
"Come with me. I can offer you shelter from the police, anything you need. I need you, Akemi-sama."
"... I don't know."
"Please."
"... I can't." She begun to walk away.
"I'll help you find Midnight!" He called after her. His words froze Akemi to the spot.
"What...?"
"I'll help you." He walked closer. "Whatever it takes to at least be your friend again. Akemi-sama, please. I love you. I need you. I need you to feel whole myself. Please, Akemi-sama." He drew even closer.
But for once, Akemi was at a loss for words.