"As we all know life never gives everything to is easy so today we recieve a new member. Please welcome Tiw." William's voice was loud and clear. Seven years into the orphanage and this boy came. He seemed bigger. A little too big for the age mentioned.
"Tiw this is Nice. The head of your year. He'll guide you through it all in here. If you want anything ask him." William continued as Nice walked fourth. His small pale body standing firmly. He touched him.
"He's a normal human." Nice stated as everyone who was there to welcome the new kids walked away. Nice remained there with him. Seconds later a bell rung.
" Are you hungry?" He asked wholly interested. The boy had brown hair. His skin was of a darker shade than his own. No response came.
"Okay so if you don't want to speak to me I don't care I'll speak to you. Once you have friends you won't hear my voice." He stated as he walked into the home and walked to the staircase to the rooftop just where his bunny told him the boy was. He had two sets of food.
"You like the rooftop?" He asked as he handed him the plate. No response came.
"Well I can guess you do since you are here. You know this is the most peaceful place for me. Seven years ago I was left in a forest. Sir William found me so to me a place this clear is my safe zone." He stated then took a bite of the fried rice on his plate.
"This place is like a communal home once you get to know each of us. I'm the cold silent guy but I talk with those I want to be close to." The words reached him. Nice saw it. He looked at his face which seemed brighter.
"What did you mean by normal human?"
"Well, in this orphanage there are three groups of people well two coz I'm on my own. Maybe that's why I'm looking for someone I can trust." He stated then looked at him. Tiw turned away. They had just met but this pale looking boy was speaking with too much maturity.
"Three groups namely?"
"Normal humans like you. You have grey spirits. You decide either to be good or bad as per your own heart. The green spirited. They are strong and can fight against anything in spirit. They can't be bad coz if they become bad they die." He stated then took another bite.
"And you?"
"I can't tell. I've just known you how can I trust you. Just don't mess with people here. Everyone is emotionally unstable. Like you what made you come here where are your parents?" He stated. Tiw looked down and ran silent. The bright face that had made an appearance died off.
"Did they die? Don't worry here most people lack them and if they are there they abused them and they don't want to go back."
"Too much for the trust you mentioned."
"Yes. Coz I trust you." Nice stated as he finished up his food. Seconds later Joseph appeared.
"Sir William is looking for you." He stated once he found them.
"This is Joseph. Joseph this is Tiw." He stated then stood.
"If you need anything let me know. I'll make sure you are placed next to me okay. Don't worry we are family." He said then patted his back.
"Replacing me already?"
"No silly. He seems to have a lot to carry. William told me his family burnt itself in a house."
"Homicide?"
"Luckily Mick found him."
"That guy from Madrigal?"
"Yeah." He stated as they opened the diit to the room.
"So got anything?"
"He's closed off but he lights up with sweet words."
"So you also say heart throbbing words?"
"Sir..." He responded.
"He has a sweet toungue." Joseph said with a mild laugh.
"Place him on the other side to my bed."
"Tay's side?" Joseph asked confused.
"No that kid still needs help."
"M..my..side?"
"Yeah."
"But that's like pushing me away."
"Don't worry bestie. I'll always be with you everytime."
Those words hold lots of meaning. To both the receiver and the sayer. But once it looses meaning to one then they mean nothing. Have you ever been brushed off like trash? Just pushed aside for someone new. It begins with Pain till you finally get used to it. Get used to seeing the other party happier without you. Days passed and the more they did theore distance grew till one day. The day that everything came in track. In track where one has to choose between his feeling and friendship.
THREE YEARS LATER.
"You are seated here yet again." Joseph stated as he found the two on the staircase to the rooftop.
"What's up?"
"Dad wants you to complete the mission."
"A new one?" Tiw asked confused. He had no idea there was one.
"Yeah. The usual." Nice responded as he held his hand then looked into his eyes.
"Let's meet and talk upstairs tonight."
"Okay." Tiw responded as the two walked away. Nice slowly let go and gave him a smile.
"Does he knows you like him?" Joseph asked after a brief moment of silence.
"Maybe but I want to finish everything first before I think of that. I'm just thirteen."
"You want to finish everything up for him and dump the rest of us as you already did." Joseph stated with sarcasm.
"How can you say that?"
"Nice this Tiw that. I've heard a lot but Joe is never mentioned anywhere. I stood up for you you know before even he came."
"But I'm always here for you."
"When was the last time you were there? Since the time you pushed me away and took him for your own good? I am not there anymore. It's you Tay and Tiw. I'll just die as part of that memory." He stated bitterly. Then pushed the door.
"I'm a pathetic green spirit that always protects you in the dark. Don't worry I'll always be there in your dark."