(This chapter is messed up;-; and it makes no sense at all;-; and Aliaa - san is not in this chapter;-; I'm sorry about that)

Arashi POV

I went downstairs and walked to the kitchen, trying to make some things that we can eat.  I went to check the groceries I bought this afternoon, and Somehow... I realize that I forgot what I was planning to cook... God... Why Am I so dumb?

"What the hell am I going to do? Why did I buy this? How can I-... Fuck this shit... Imma call delivery..." 

 - What am I going to do with all of this??? - As I panic and blame myself for being an fucking idiot. I start to process the whole thing.

-  Wait... potatoes, carrots, and some meat... Oh, I can make curry. I think there is still some rice left from lunch! Man, I'm a genius!

____ After some minutes _____ 

- Man, this smells so good~ I'm the greatest chef ever
 
While I was proud of myself for the wonderful food I had just cooked. Suddenly, I heard a scream coming from upstairs - where he was resting. I rushed up to see what happened that cause him to scream. Running straight into the room, what caught my eye first was him leaning against the wall beside him -trembling. Not only that, but the tears continued to flow non-stop down his face... He looks terrified...

" Is he okay? He is crying so hard and he looks scared. Did he had a nightmare?" - I ask myself, looking at him worried. Slowly walk in, I tried to talk to him and somehow tried to calm him down...
 
 Shadow POV

Suddenly, I felt somebody touch my shoulder. I was startled and turned to the side to see who had touched me. It's a boy, He seems worried and looks like he has the same age as me... Even tho...when did he come here? How did I not realize that he walked into this room? Who is he? And ... Where am I?....

- W-Who are you? - I ask him while telling myself to calm down

-  Oh, I'm so sorry  - He said. I'm Arashi Hoteru, call me Arashi for short. Now you might be wondering where you are right? This is my room, I know it's kinda messy right? Anyways, Are you okay? You were screaming earlier...

-  I'm fine... Name's Shadow by the way. Sorry if I scared you...  - I quickly wipe away my tears and took a deep breath. Put on a fake smile. Hoping that he will stop being worried about me. It's killing me every time anybody started to worry about me. 

- No, It's alright. But, Shadow? That is your real name?

- I'll keep it that way. 

It's been a long time since I saw that nightmare, How surprising that I still got stuck with that sickening memory...I look down at my arms, realizing that all the wounds are bandaged up. Even my head isn't hurt. Did he help me? Well, I mean that explains why I'm here too with someone I've never seen before. Take a look at the window, just to see that it's already night.

"I guess it's time to leave... I don't want to meet my "sister" yet..." - I say so myself

- Thank you for helping me but-

- It's gonna be alright. Don't panic. I'm not letting you go back to your "Family" 

Just right before I could finish my sentence and get myself to stand up, He said something that makes me shocked. 

- H-huh? What... - I look at him, somehow scared. How can he know...The smile on his face is gone...

- If you are asking why I know it's pretty simple. Because I'm just like you Shadow. - He smiles again. But this time with a fake smile...

- I don't know what you're talking about  - I tried to deny it

- Abused, Depression, Bullies,... C'mon, don't lie. I know you have been going through all of that. I can tell you more if you want

- H-how can you-

- Haven't I said it before? I'm just like you. You have been abused by your family, and that is why your body is covered with bruises and scars. Not to mention one of your eyes is blind. Your arms are full of cuts some of them are quite new too. Don't try to deny it, Shadow. I know the truth...

Silence. All I could do was stay quiet after the thing he said. Yes, all he said what true. Everything is true but there is nothing he can do about it, and there is nothing I can do about it... What does make him think that knowing about what happened to me going to do anything? After some time, I look at him and replied:

- Yeah, So what? "- I smile. And just like that, I could see his eyes widen in surprise. 

- I already get used to it so what's the problem? Arashi, What's the point anyways? You know what happens to me. You said you just like me then so you understand right? The facts that I need to go home-

- Why? - He shouted at me angrily. Like he was getting pissed off after what I'd said. 

- Why would you want to come back to that fucking house!? Just so you can die!?

-You were beaten up until you blade out! I found you near the river, losing a huge amount of blood, Shadow! I'm the one who helps you not them! 

- I KNOW! I ALREADY KNOW THAT ARASHI !- I shouted back at him.  But then I calmed down and lowered my tone of voice. Look at him and say:

-  What's wrong with this you... Why do you care so much about me... We just met today, We barely know each other. Why are you worrying about me? I'm sorry for shouting at you. I'm very impregnated that you helped me don't get me wrong. But ... Why? Why are you...

- Perhaps because you are just like me." - He said to me calmly, then look at me with tears running down his face. " You're like me in the past Shadow. The person who always hurt but still acted like they were okay. The person who needs helps but never asks for a hand. The person who is never happy but always smiles... At first, I didn't think that I would help you. But the more I tried to walk away, the more I feel uncomfortable... That is why I helped you. I help because I can see myself inside you. Because I see that broken boy inside you

All I could do at that point is standing there and stay completely silent. I can't deny anything he said tho... 

- But you know what Shadow " - He slightly smiles " We're just Kid. We shouldn't be like this. We shouldn't be hurting ourselves. We shouldn't have to go through all of this pain... 

Listening to him, I was speechless. He's right. We shouldn't be as hurt and broke as we are right now. We aren't supposed to be as broken as we are at this age... We just 10...

-  I just thought... At least tonight I might save you, you might save me too. Both of us are missing one thing - Happiness, Then How about we have that today? Even If you stay here or not You still get hurt right?  - He stops his crying and smiles brightly.

At this point, I give up. This boy is crazy, literally crazy. But somehow, I felt much better talking to him. This is the first time I have felt this happy since she died. 

- You crazy Dumbass. - I smirk at him.  I guess I'll stay tonight

-Heh, Wouldn't that be easier if You say that from the start?  He Laughs. Now, Let's go downstairs I cook curry for dinner

- I hope to god I don't get stomachache  - I tease

- Don't regret it and ask me for another dish after you eat it"  

- I'll be looking for that Arashi

- You sure do Shadow

Time passed by and to be honest, that is one of the best days of my life. I and Arashi get along and we're BFFs now. Our past and life now are not the same; our hobbies and interest are the same, which is why we get along pretty fast. After dinner ( Which is surprisingly good) We spent time playing and talking to know more about each other. Then stayed up all night, looking at the lovely night sky on his balcony to relax. 

Arashi is a good person. He reminded me of her.  But I don't have a problem with that. Stay with him makes me happy, that is all I care about. But there is still something that bugs me... The spirit that stuck with him. I don't give an fuck about it most of the time, but it got me some bad feelings...

After that day, we still hang out. We go to the same school so that is great. We used to sneak out at midnight and went to the river. Despite being in danger, We go there every single day.  Meeting each other helps us a lot, cause after having a bad time at home we can still get better by talking to each other. Somedays, we both get injured pretty badly but still decided to go to the river. Over there we can help to fix up each other and it is better to do it on our own ( Cause I suck at fixing myself actually. ) Those times are always full of laughter, although how badly we got hit when we stayed together it doesn't seem to be hurt.

There was one night, just like a normal day. I and Arashi are lying near the river, looking at the sky, and enjoying the silence that this place has. Suddenly, Arashi starts to speak.

-Hey, Can I ask you something Shadow? - He asked me while looking at the night sky

- Sure, go ahead.  

-Can you promise to stay beside me forever?

-H-huh? What are you

- I sound like a kid. But anyway, can you promise to never leave? I know It's hard for you to believe in a "promise" cause of what happened in the past but... The time being with you makes my day that is why I don't want to lose it...

-... - I thought about it a little bit but then decided.  I promise, Arashi. I promise to never leave

- Thanks Shadow...

- Nah, Thank you Arashi 

 END Chapter 3

I seriously don't understand what I just write but '-'... let's get over with it. I know I said that Aliaa - the other character will show up in this chapter But I guess I lied;v;

I'm ending the " past " here so in The fourth chapter she will show up U-U