Avi-Marie

“Huh? Where’s [name]?” Neon piped as she stuck her head back into the study room. She turned to the younger boy who stood by her side. “Do you have any idea?” He shook his head vigorously, expression as confused as hers. “She’s never been late after breaks before.” The two students turned to Kurpaika who had just settled back into his accustomed armchair. He raised an irked eyebrow. “Why are you both looking at me? I’m not her keeper.” “She has been hanging out a lot with you though right?” Neon whined. “And if she doesn’t come back, lessons are goi

“….and that is how I ended up temporarily staying over.” you ended with a sigh. “The elderly couple next door is still holding onto my books for me.” Gleefully, your coworker clasped her hands together. “But that is wonderful! Good job [name]!” You heaved another heavy breath as you glanced up at her amused smile. “I feel that you might be missing the point…But why exactly did you call me out?” “For this,” she replied tersely, reaching into her bag. You furrowed your brow at the fancy, golden script on the card handed to you.   “A masquerade…ball?”

“This is rather cliché, is it not?” You peered up dejectedly at the sky which had decided to spontaneously pour down moisture. “I’m guessing you didn’t bring an umbrella either did you, Kurapika?” “Of course not. There was not a single scrap of cloud in the sky this morning after all.” The blonde figure next to you sighed.   “This is going to be troublesome, especially as my apartment is quite the distance away.” “How far?” “A 10 to 15 minute walk.” And idea gradually surfaced within your mind. “I live only about 5 minutes away. Do you want