REMAID- On A Walk

September 12th, 2023

“Alright, Yoru? Be good until mom gets home alright? I don’t wanna hear you got in any trouble.” The little girl nods along to her big sister’s words before returning sole attention to her juice. Closing the door, Rimi turns her attention to me and Mina and sighs. “A good kid but a relentless troublemaker.” She says, adjusting her bag on her shoulder. We make our way down the hall and building’s staircase, myself almost tripping like a dumbass. A man sits at the front, reading a newspaper and paying us no mind as we exit through the front.

“Don’t worry about Keiichi, he doesn’t care much for people.” Rimi explains as we walk down the sand path. Her words seem to run through me as I think about yesterday. I still don’t know what caused her attack, and it’s making me nervous. Is it too late to ask? I don’t wanna put her back in that headspace, but I also don’t wanna let it happen again if I can avoid it. Maybe I’ll luck out and whatever caused it before won’t again. Heh, then again, maybe that’s just some wishful thinking. “Yuta?” Rimi seems to catch me in thought.

“You gonna be okay?” I ask.

“Awww. Don’t worry! I’ll be just fine today, I know it!”

“Yeah, sorry Yuta, guess you won’t be avoiding coming home today.” Mina’s spite filled words erode the air, making me wince.

“That’s fine, I’ll just be a little late.” I explain, and learn that was the wrong choice, feeling my body become an organ filled metronome as Mina violently shakes me.

“What the fuck do you mean late you son of a bitch?!” Mina yells at me while Rimi comes to my rescue.

“Don’t kill my date Mina!”

“Date?” Mina looks as though her soul has just been frozen over by a great ice age. “You…you’re not serious…with him?”

“Fuck you too…oww…” I hold my pounding head as I speak. Mina grabs me again, her face as dark as the night.

“What did you do to my fucking baby you bastard?”

“I-I-I-” I try to think of something.

“Nothing Mina, we snuggled and we talked, stop worrying so much.” Rimi tries to assure her nothing special occurred last night, but she’s not buying it.

“No, I know it’s more than that. Something’s different.”

“W-what do you mean different?! The only difference is about to be my pissed pants!” I insist, fucking mortified.

“You…where’s your gaze? I haven’t felt you eyeing me up at all this morning. What did you do?!”

“C-Calm down already, please!”

“T-there’s no way you…and she…” Mina’s mind seems to break as it dawns on her.

“Mina, sincerely, I know it’s your friend, but it is none of your business what goes on between her and me. I get you’re upset with me but I’d like it if you let me go.” I say, pulling her hands off me. Mina seems to stand stock still, her jaw moving up and down.

“I-I-I’LL FUCKING KILL YO-”

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“Now, what have we learned?” Rimi asks as Mina holds the top of her head.

“Don’t act irrationally over something that was consensual and between two other people.”

“That’s right. I love you Mina, ehehe~.” Rimi smiles brightly as I look at her in abject terror. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her hit someone before. It’s…a little hot, actually. We continue our walk, and my mind returns to thoughts of Rimi. I look over at her again. She seems happy. Her bright, endless smile that seems to lighten up the whole world…I feel like I’m only really seeing it now. One of my fingers bumps against her hand as I look away. It gently wraps around one of her fingers. I feel hers reciprocate. A gentle warmth spreads through me. The rest of them come out, wrapping up with hers. An interfold forms, and our hands squeeze together. I look over at Rimi again. Her smile is brighter, and her cheeks are red, I wonder if my cheeks are too.

I wonder, have I really changed? I don’t think I care. This feels too wonderful not to wanna keep forever. Trapped in my feelings of affection, I hardly notice when someone approaches from close by, but I do notice when I hear a name;

“-Ryuga.”

I look over at Mina. Her face is pointed to the ground as some guy walks next to her.

“You know, it would be nice if we got to know each other, you know what I mean?” He puts a hand on her shoulder.

“She’s good, now fuck off.” I speak up. The dude looks up.

“You her boyfriend, new boy? I did-”

“Does it matter if I am? You’re being creepier than anyone can take dude. Now, like I said, fuck off, or do I need to get someone to drag your ass out of here?” The boy narrows his eyes at me, but seems to take the hint, walking off. Once he’s gone, Mina looks over at me.

“You-when did-”

“No one treats you like their toy. Besides, your name is Mina. Let them learn it before they even try anything with you.” I say, shaking my head. I can tell my hand is shivering, but I knew I had to do it. I refuse to let anyone treat her like shit.

“I...see…thank you, Yuta.” Mina mumbles. “You’re…really different…I think I like that.” She adds.

Like it? The hell is that supposed to mean? I look at her and see her blushing. Is she happy? I guess having someone stick up for you is nice. I let out a relieved sigh. At least it didn’t end with me getting myself punched. I definitely like that. What I don’t like is how close she’s getting. Hey, I know I may fuck up a bit, but I’d prefer it if you not beat my ass again. She doesn’t though. Instead, she takes my hand.

“J-just so people won’t bother me for today, okay?” She explains.

“Uhh…sure, that’s fine?” Confused, I allow her to do her thing.

Hey, isn’t it a little suspicious holding two women’s hands?

Yeah, Yuta, are you a hoe or something?

Your opinion is irrelevant.

Sighing, I focus instead on the ever approaching school.