Coffee

Years passed. Me and Enne live together in an apartment. It's still quite close to our hometown. The old man moved out of the house, and now the home is vacant. But no one has moved into that home for a long time, it's all dusty and covered in rust.

Whenever I thought about that home, it would always give me a chilling feeling. I would always tell Enne about it, but I'm guessing he's tired of it.

It was 1pm in the afternoon. I was eating my lunch, while Enne feeds the cats. Enne's a good cook, he would always insist to eat outside though.

I finished my meal and walked over to Enne.

"Are you not hungry yet?"

"..I'm not gonna eat"

( I haven't seen him eat in a while. )

"Maybe I can buy us some soft drinks?"

"sure...thanks"

I walked over to the front door and waved at Enne.

I closed the door and walked away. I searched for a vending machine. I eventually found one...but it was empty and out of order. I searched for more but I'm guessing that was the only vending machine available in this neighborhood.

I didn't have any idea of what to do next. But no matter what I have to buy Enne a drink. I don't think he has eaten in a few days.

"...Ah, yes! Coffee!"

Enne hasn't drank any coffee yet. Maybe I could but him a cup.

I searched for a coffee shop, I found one after a few minutes. I entered the coffee shop.

"Good morning."

I nodded my head as I walk over to the counter.

"What would you like?"

I ordered a normal Latte. I wasn't thirsty anymore, so I figured to just buy one for Enne. After a few minutes, the Latte was ready and I took my order. I payed the money and thanked the woman on the counter.

She was really pretty, although she doesn't really smile. She doesn't look happy with her job.

I made my way back to the apartment. It was quite cold, but it's close to December anyway. I might catch a cold, I need to hurry home.

I made it to our room and greeted Enne with a smile.

"Hm? Why only one?"

"I wasn't thirsty anymore so I decided to just buy for you."

"That's..really kind of you."

"Of course."

I gave Enne the cup. It was warm, but his hands were warmer. I sat on the nearest seat, tired of walking. It took me a long time to reach the Coffee shop. My legs were exhausted, I've been walking for more than thirty minutes.

It suddenly went quiet.

My eyes were closed—I tried to open them to see what's going on. I couldn't, my eyelids were too heavy for me to even move. I couldn't feel my body, I couldn't hear anything.

Enne's muffled voice went through my ears. I instantly 'woke up'. I have gasping for air, I wasn't breathing.

I see Enne gripping on my shoulders.

"Oh man—Terrance...Calm down, take a deep breath."

I took a deep breath, I eventually calmed myself down. My head hurts, I looked back at Enne straight in the eyes.

"Terrance...have you taken your meds yet..?"

"...meds?"

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