I Am Here [BL]
Prologue
I’ve never thought about them deeply enough to think they exist
No other words could describe it
A week ago, I found out I can hang around the school’s rooftop, it was quiet and overlooked
No one except me would be there.
Everyday, without fail, I watched the scenery of the sky whether it turned pink, orange or even violet, it was beautiful
I watched the sky and the clouds bathed in the warm glow of the sun whilst slowly descending
Kise
*gleaming ashy brown eyes*
Kise
If I could be a part of all that
Kise
I’m sure I’ll feel pure bliss…
Kise
*lean in closer, sighing in relief*
Sato
You’re not planning to do it are you?
The voice was hollow, as if echoing from the bottom of a deep empty well
Kise
… *pause, noticing something’s odd with their voice*
Kise
… *didn’t feel anything*
Kise
*turn to look behind him*
Kise
!! *screams but slowly dies down after taking a good look*
Sato
I wasn’t sure what to do when you’re standing so close there
Sato
?? *a face that always seems to be smiling*
Sato
*lean close* …Hmm. Can you see me now up close?
Sato
*blank smile and continues*
Sato
I’ve noticed you for a while. Whispering poems at the sky
Kise
M-Me? *face grow hot from embarassment*
Sato
Since you first came here.
Kise
H-How come I haven’t seen you?
Sato
Well, I’m always there sitting to pass time *point to a shadowy corner*
Sato
It’s pretty unnoticeable no?
Kise
S-Still, your presence…
Sato
I’m not watching you like some creep
Sato
I just see you here often
Sato
But now I just got worried, and stepped in
Kise
I-Is that so… *look down*
Kise
(Am I seeing it wrong then?)
Sato
Anyway, I’ll leave you alone
Kise
(Is he a real ghost?)
Kise
(Or am I wrong after all?)
Lingering Apparition
Kise Palms, a 16 yr old high school student, darted straight to school early in the morning
“The Paranormal Research Club”
It was the sign above the club door that closed after his abrupt entry
“Damn, Kise, I thought you were a ghost”
Kise
Is there a story of a ghost at our schools’ rooftop?
“Not that I know of, why?”
Kise
Can I borrow your books about ghosts?
“Wow, uh, you look serious”
“Here. I’ve already dedicated all the journals and articles in this shelf”
“Ghosts is right over here. It’s alphabetical so return exactly where you took it after you’re done”
Kise
*scan for things to read*
Kise
(I need to confirm I’m not seeing things)
Kise
(So he is a ghost, more like an apparition? Maybe.)
Kise
(Of course, something glowing and translucent is not human at all)
Kise
*picture his face* … (To be trapped in this kind of afterlife)
Kise
*open the door to the rooftop*
Kise
(I want to free his soul)
Kise
(If that’s why he’s still lingering, there must be a way)
Kise
*breathing calms down slowly*
Kise
*eyes wander towards the sky*
Kise
(Why am I pitying a spirit, I even want to help it)
Kise
Ah, I hope I’m not digging my grave…
Sato
Wow, talking about digging your own grave
Sato
You shouldn’t be thinking like that in this lovely morning
Sato
Is it okay if I join you
Sato
*point towards the sky*
Sato
You look so intriguing whenever you gaze at the sky, perhaps it’d be fun
Sato
*sorry smile* I hope I’m not making you uncomfortable…
Kise
Do you want to be there too?
Sato
…Well, I’m sure it’s nice out there
Sato
It feels good when I think about it
Sato
*settle his arms on the railing, watching him*
Sato
Are you not satisfied with what you have now?
Sato
You have friends and families
Sato
*furrow brow* How rude
Kise
It’s hard for me to handle them
Kise
I always feel like something’s missing
Kise
Like unconditional connection
Sato
Ah… is that what you want
Kise
*look at him* I don’t know
Kise
Are you satisfied with what you have now
Sato
*eyes slowly smile in an arc*
Sato
*gesture to himself* I’m always grateful to live even now!
Sato
*grin* You should be grateful too
Kise
…… *helpless, cover his face*
Kise
What do I do with you?
Sato
I didn’t say anything bad though?!
It Feels Weird
An apparition is simply a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost.
It strongly implies a visible, often translucent or shimmering form, and carries no inherent connotation of being good or evil.
The ghost is a conscious, aware entity with a personality and memory.
It is interactive and can respond to its environment and the living people in it.
Kise
(This apparition however, does not know he’s already dead)
Kise
(I have to be careful not to trigger it, it’s neutral but is able to become good or evil)
“Are you okay? I can’t believe you’re so studious about ghosts all of a sudden”
“It’s kinda throwing me off”
Kise
Is it really that bad?
“Well, I dunno. I may have forced you to join but”
“I feel like I’ve pulled you into the dark side”
Kise
What exactly are you implying, senior?
Kise
…Have you met anyone else other than me?
Sato
I’m not particularly close with anyone, why do you ask? *sit, elbows on knees*
Kise
Don’t you think it’s strange?
Kise
*take a bite of his snack*
Sato
Maybe you want me to get closer to you *lean forward, grinning*
Kise
I just thought you’re the type to be popular
Sato
*chuckle* You think so?
Kise
*glance at him simply*
Sato
By the way, aren’t you gonna sight see?
Kise
I can see the sky from here just fine
Kise
*sitting where he says he’s always sitting*
Sato
No one has ever sat with me like this
Kise
I won’t take that as a rejection then
Sato
I’m happy to have you
Kise
… *fidget with his finger*
Kise
…Have you tried going anywhere besides here?
Sato
Ah… this is my special spot after all
Kise
I see *scrutinize him*
Sato
*eyes dart toward the distant railing*
The city beyond the campus kept steady and busy
Below, students were probably leaving the school
But up here, in this quiet height, time held its breath
Neither of the two spoke as they collectively watched the pale bruised sky
Kise wonders if he should apologize for repeatedly asking uncomfortable questions
But he stays quiet, only focusing on the sky
Sato
Well then, I’ll go first
Kise
*watch him sit up and leave*
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