Chapter 15 - - Ep 14: New In Town (1/2)

Black's POV

*clank*

I could hear the sound of a can from the vending machine falling. Cyan must've already bought the drinks. I don't even know why I agreed to come with this guy I just met.

”Hey, are you feeling better now?” He asked as he handed me the can of coffee.

I took it from his hand and he sat down beside me. ”Yeah. Thanks.” I replied.

”Do you feel comfortable talking about it? Or would you rather not? I'm cool with it either way.”

”I guess I prefer not to. Thanks for the gesture though. I appreciate it.”

We both sat in silence for a bit, but it was just too awkward. I had to say something. It would be rude not to since he offered to buy me a drink.

”So, uh, what are you doing in the hospital?” I asked.

He smiled. ”I'm just visiting my grandma.” He replied.

”Oh, I'm sorry. What happened to her?”

”She's been really sick. It's already been 3 years.”

”3 years?? It must be hard taking care of her while studying.”

”Oh, no. I just moved here today. My mom used to take care of her, but then she had a job offer abroad, so she asked me if I could move here. It isn't really an issue for me since I love my grandma. She even made me this scarf.” He explained as he took out a long, light blue scarf from his bag.

”That's so cool. Can I touch it?” I asked.

”Weird question, but sure.” He replied.

I put my hands on top of the scarf and felt the smooth, silky texture. ”This feels so nice.” I said.

”Right? My grandma used to be a tailor, so she's really skilled in making these kinds of stuff.”

”It must be nice to have experienced that...”

I tilted my head down because of the embarrassment that I felt from saying such an awkward thing.

”Hey...” Cyan said, putting his hand on my shoulder. I looked at him, and he looked at me too, then smiled. ”Want me to make you one?” He asked. ”My grandma taught me how to make one before.”

I smiled and removed his hand from my shoulder. ”It's fine. I was just mumbling to myself.” I replied.

”I'll still make one for you as a gift, and maybe as a bribe.” He winked.

”A bribe?”

”Yeah, since I'm gonna ask you to show me around town next week.”

”Woah. I don't even go out that much, so I don't know if I can be of much help.”

”Don't worry about it. We can just explore together.”

”Alright then. Just text me whenever.”

”Well...” He took his phone out. ”Can I have your number so I can text you then?” He asked, handing me his phone.

”Sure.” I replied. ”Let me just check it. I don't really memorize my number.” I took my phone out of my pocket. I stared in shock as I saw that I had 9 missed calls and 41 unread messages from Lilac. ”Shit.”

”Why? Did something happen?” Cyan asked.

”My friend's looking for me. Sorry, I have to go now.” I stood up. ”Here's your phone.” I said as I placed his phone in his hand. ”I'll see you some other time. It was nice to meet you.” I proceeded to run towards White's room.

A sudden tug on my hood stopped me from running. I turned around to see Lilac catching her breath.

”Didn't you hear me calling for you?” She asked, breathing heavily.

”Sorry, I didn't. I was just about to go back to White's room.” I replied.