The Wind of My Life

After a few minutes, I end up getting home. I open the small front gate and close it, looking at the street and seeing some people passing by. I turn around and open the front door of the house, and when I enter, I see my mother sitting on the couch, watching news on television.

- I arrived, mom ~~

When I say this, my mother turns and gives me a very invigorating smile.

- Hi dear ~~ How was it at school?

- It went well. Ah, about today ...

- Ah, stay calm. I'll going out with some friends, so I just ask you to take one of the housekey if you are going to be there at the hospital. Maybe there is a chance that I won't be back today.

- Going to a party?

- I'm going ~~ I thought it would be good to get out of the house and enjoy my time more being happy.

- Good, mom. You just won't invent coming here with someone, alright?

- Relax, dear ~~ I'm going to have fun, not to bring trouble home.

- I see...

For my mother is like this, she must be in a very good mood. And I think that's a good thing, especially since she was very sad these days, even though she pretended to be smiling and happy all the time. If she is going to have fun, who am I to stop?

- Oh, and can you ask someone to bring you back at home?

- I'll order an Uber if no one there asks.

- That's good. It just happened here in the news that two young men were found dead in Madison.

- Mom, calm down. I can take care of myself.

- I know, but you know how I am. I will only be calm if you are sure that you will be here at home safely.

- Alright, mom. I'll text you when I get home, if make you'll safety.

- Okay ~~ And if possible, I give you permission to bring Se...

- (Slightly red) Mom! It won't happen that I bring Sebastian here!

- I know ~~ But if you will decide ...

- (Flushed) MOM!

- I'm kidding ~~ Anyway, go get ready.

- You huh ...

After that, I go up the stairs and go to my room. Apparently, my mother came in here because everything is arranged. The computer I use seems to be very clean, my bed is well ventilated, my wardrobe is almost shiny and the floor looks very waxed. Even my homework is well organized on the table that I use to study. Is she really happy because she is going out?

That aside, I start looking for casual clothes to go to the hospital. As it is not something very formal, I decided to get a shirt with a white sleeve, a light black sweatshirt, a light bra and black jeans because of the cold weather there. With that in mind, I grab a towel, these clothes and go to the bathroom to freshen up a bit and clean myself, even if I'm not too dirty or sweaty. Entering there, I put my clothes on a hanger, take off my uniform and go to the bathroom stall, but when I pass by the mirror in the sink ...

- (Another me) I would choose something more "open" if I were you.

- (Sighing) Are you going to bother me with this?

- (Another me) I'm just saying what you're thinking. Do you really think a cold will prevent you from wearing a more flashy outfit ~~?

- Just shut up, okay?

I get in the shower and start to get wet. I love that feeling of being wet by myself. Not because of the freshness, but because that's when I can get my mind on track. So, I crouch and close my eyes for a while, while the water falls on my head ...

- (Another me) Realized that she was crying, right?

- Of course, yes ... But do you really think I would ask?

- (Another me) If I were in charge, I would ask.

- But it isn't, so don't imagine that I'm going to do what you say.

- (Another me) Calm down, Naomi ~~ I didn't say you are wrong not to ask. And to be honest, I think I would ruin her mood if you or I asked.

The disadvantage of taking a shower to organize and think things through is that after I became a Gacha, my head creates a mental image of the student council room and my "other me" gains a physical image, which makes the two of us talk in those moments. It is not to be expected that we are the same in this image, being she always wearing my school uniform, but holding a fan of paper in her hand and having a more rigid and serious walk, while I find myself calm, the way my emotional state is now. Let's say this is where we have our conversations to decide what we are going to do by consensus.

- (Another me) So ... Do you think she's going to get a boyfriend this time?

- Didn't you hear what she said or did you just ignore it?

- (Another me) Don't pretend you don't understand. He's going out with friends with a chance of not coming home today. When Nozomi said that, she would either show up with a silly smile the next day or some boy would have breakfast with you two.

- Yeah ... But I don't think she would do that. Although… One hour she would do that and I would like that to be the case.

- (Another me lightly sad) Even you agree with me. And hopefully that will be the case this time. I don't like to see her suffer because of your father and him doing whatever he wants.

I don't reply to that comment and remain silent.

- (Another me) Sooo ... What do you want to remember this time?

- Can't I just take a shower with my eyes closed and you don't speak for an instant?

- (Another me) Unless you are trying to deceive me, it is useless to say this when you could just empty your head for a moment and that way you wouldn't even be here in my place of peace.

- (Sighing) Um…

- (Another me) So ... Or do you want me to guess? Because I already have the answer here with me, so you know ... Just say ...

- Well ... Where's that necklace that Sebastian gave me?

- (Another me confused) Wait ... Did you change your mind? This is not what you had in mind.

- I know, but giving you the pleasure of bargaining for control of my body to know something at this level is not something I would risk doing.

- (Another me) Tsc. Party pooper.

- So ... Just tell me where.

- (Another me with his hand on his chin) Hmmm ... Ah, it's in the drawer where you put your bras. Underneath that black with the transparent edges.

- But to remember something that happened with Sebastian, there are no details, right?

- (Another me) Of course I remember. Also because I think there must be a place here written "Memories with my dear friend" or instead it would be "with my suitor".

- (Slightly red) Hey!

- (Another me) Hey, calm down! Don't guve me one of your girlish tantrums that you shouldn't even have.

- You love to see me like this, right?

- (Another me smiling) Sure! Why is it just like that you and I agreed on something ~~

As much as I talk to her as if we are two different people, I cannot accept that she is my most true emotional side. Because of the situation I was in, my other one developed a very strong bond with the idea of ​​following the school rules, but on the other hand, it keeps provoking me to do certain things that I am thinking at the moment. It is not for nothing that she has fun when I go through a situation with Sebastian because she knows that I have an affection for him, but she doesn't understand that it is nothing more than a friend that I like a lot… Well, maybe I will see him as something else, but I can't keep thinking that way, until he starts to like himself a little more.

- Well, I hope it doesn't bother me anymore for today, right?

- (Another me) I don't promise anything. Just do your part and put up with me making fun of your face, Naomi ~~

I sigh and open my eyes. I can already see and feel the water running over my hair and falling on the floor ... I think it is better not to waste time here with the "other me".

…

After a few quick minutes, I finish taking my shower, dry my body a lot and already go wearing at least the bra, the white shirt and jeans. Advantage of being Gacha ... My hair doesn't change when it's wet, so to dry and stay the same is something too pleasurable for me. After getting dressed, I go back to my room, open the drawer where I put my bras on and find my necklace that Sebastian gave me for my birthday a few days ago. And to think that he would buy me a beautiful necklace like that ...

I put the necklace around my neck, but I leave most of it inside the shirt so as not to draw too much unnecessary attention, I take the sweatshirt by putting it on my arm, put my cell phone and some money in my jeans, and go down the stairs . As I had seen that it was 4 pm still on the cell phone, I think I will stop by Sebastians house to go with him.

- Naomi, are you going?

- Yes mom. I will still stop by Sebastian's h…

- (Mother laughing suspiciously) Oh, my ~~ You didn't tell me he was going too.

- (Slightly red) I said he was going. He called me.

- (Mother dramatizing) MY GOD! Even better. Glad he did that~~

- Mom, calm your imaginary spirits, please.

- If so, I think I can be more relaxed. Did I ever tell you that I like it when he's with you?

- Counting this, about 3 times today.

- Ah, so it was the limit for today. - And you have a limit to keep saying these things to me?

- (Sighing) You have to stop fantasizing about this.

- (Another me) And you who have fantasized about this a few times? - SHUT DOWN!

- Aahhhh ... Don't ruin my mood, dear~~

I just sigh and laugh, while I get some water for a quick drink here.

- And you? Aren't you going to find someone?

- I wish ~~ Your mother here doesn't have the nose to find someone who can do just like you. - I thought you had already stopped teasing me.

- Yeaah. But mom ... When you go out, I want you to have fun and be happy to have people that please you being close to you.

- Thank you, Naomi~~ And you take care of yourself, okay? I don't want to go home and find out you've been kidnapped in some clandestine dungeon by a trafi…

- Mom, I get it ...

I put on the glass of water that I ended up having while we talked and go over to my mom. When she turns to watch the television, I give her a hug.

- I love you, mom ~~

- I love you too, dear ~~

After that, I take one of the keys to the house, take a look at my mother who gives a goodbye smiling and so I leave the house. Seriously ... You can't help but love this woman.

…

As there are still students at school, it was certain that some students would go out at that time or wait a little while to spend more time with friends, but in this, it is strange when some student at school is looking at me. Some even greeted me out of obligation and others stared at me in surprise, as if they had never seen me in other clothes. Although I don't blame them, since I don't go out on weekdays at that time and few people still risk seeing this more casual side of me.

After a few minutes, I ended up arriving in front of Sebastian's house. I look at the garage and realize that his father's car is already there, so the moment I knock on the door, it will definitely be chaos for Sebastian. So I decided to knock on the door just to see this ...

- (?) One minute!

For the fine voice, it must be Cassandra ...

- (Cassie opening the door) Aaaaah! Hi, Naomi ~~

- Good afternoon, Cassie ~~ Eh, I came ...

- (Cassie pulling me) Come on! Come here. Are you home already, big sister ~~ - Big sister?

Cassie ended up pulling me into the house and I just go with her giving a quiet smile. I look around and realize that everything is in order. I look at Cassie and she is wearing a very simple outfit, with a striped shirt with sleeves, a pair of shorts even before the knees and the most striking, a slightly dirty white apron.

- Sorry if it's a mess here, okay?

- No problem. But why are you clena the dishes?

- Well, I just wanted to, you know?

- (looking suspiciously) What did you do this time?

- (Cassie surprised) What? I can't just do some service for the love of my m...

When Cassandra notices my gaze, she sighs and relaxes their shoulders, which were tense ...

- (Cassie touching her fingers with each other) W-Well, my mom scold me because I forgot to bring some vegetables because she was going to make vegetable soup, and then ... how I hate it ... I didn't even think about going there to buy. Now, here I am ... - But you sometimes.

- And where is she? Usually, she is here.

- So ... She went running to buy it before my dad arrived but ... so he is biting his nails over there in her office, fearing that she will come back with both legs. - What a cruel way to say it!

- Do you want me to help you? I don't mind doing it.

- No, no, no~~ Let me do it. I know you're waiting for the big jackass calledmy brother to leave, so you can wait there in the chair until he comes.

- It is good then. With your permission.

I sit on one of the chairs at the dining table, while Cassie returns to wash the dishes with a fervor I have never seen. Will this be the first time Cassie is going to be beaten?

- (Cassie looking suspicious) But come on... Where are the two lovebirds going? - Like mother, like daughter.

- Cassie, less. And we're going to visit Ian at the hospital.

- Aaaaah, that's why he asked to leave today. I thought I was just going to Stella with him.

- He asked me to go too, so I decided to go with them.

- (Cassie laughing devilishly) Hehe ~~ I know. Just company for Ian ~~ - Yeah, there's no point in changing the mind of the mother or the daughter

Out of nowhere, I hear a door opening and I can see Sebastian leaving his room, finishing putting on a black shirt with some white details on it. Then he turned his gaze to me ...

- (Sebastian slightly surprised) Ah! Hi, Naomi! It's not… it's…

- (Cassie) Don't stutter and cover it up any more if you want to convince her that you ...

- (Sebastian almost screaming) Stay at yours, Cassie!

I get up from the chair and smile while he takes his cell phone out of his pants pocket. By the rapid movement, he must be watching the time. But I find it funny that he is trying to hide his nervous expression. It is not the first time that he has seen me in a different outfit than my uniform, so I hope it is because I got here before the hour, because it is because of the way I am dressed ...

- (Another me) Don't freak out if he praises you, okay? - STAY OUT OF THIS!

After a second, he ends up approaching. In addition to the black shirt, he is wearing black jeans and white sneakers that he wore once when our parents decided to have lunch together. I don't know if it's my impression, but it must have smelled slightly scented because I can smell it here.

* breathing hard

That lavender smell ... Wonderful!

- (Sebastian slightly red) Eh… You look… pretty… beatiful...

- (Another me yelling) AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! He said!

- (slightly red and slightly shaking) Ah… T-Thank you, Sebastian. Y-you are… eh…

- (Cassie leaning on the sink) I'm going to vomit rainbows here seeing this ...

While Sebastian just looked at Cassie ugly, I decided to turn my face quickly to make him not realize the redness of shame that I would explode if I finished saying that Sebastian is beautiful ...

When we realize it, the entrance door ends up opening and we see Mrs. Larissa pushing the door with a face of evident fatigue on her face and with two bags of vegetables in her arms. I know the situation of her leg, but why does she look so tired when she can't run so much?

- (Larissa looking at me) Ah… Naomi???

- Good afternoon, Mrs. Rodrigues ~~ Let me help you ~~

I end up picking up the bags and taking them to the dinner table, while Mrs. Larissa is slightly gaping and looking at me as if I were a cosmic being.

- (Larissa smiling in surprise) Son, is this a dream? Because if it is, let me dream a little more ~~

- (Sebastian) Less, mother.

- (Larissa entering the house) Sorry to say that, Naomi ~~ It's just that you are very beautiful and cute today ~~

- Thank you ~~

- (Another me) Where's the happy cry from hearing this from your possible future mother-in-law ~~? - Shut up and let me enjoy the moment!

- (Cassie) So, didn't you have to go hand in hand?

- (Nervous Sebastian) CASSIE! Ahem… Naomi, shall we?

- (Slightly red) Oh, sure ~~ Excuse me, Mrs. Rodrigues ~~

After that, Sebastian and I ended up leaving the house and we say goodbye to his mother, who reciprocates and gives a very cheerful smile, as if she would have liked to see me.

*silence

- Eh… Shall we walk? Stella will be there waiting for the two of us.

- Ah, of course ~~ Only without holding hands, okay?

- But you also love to tease me, right, Naomi?

- (Another me) I hate to say this, but I also like it.

Anyway, Sebastian and I started walking. As we knew we would have to go to the Comercial Center, we decided to take a street that is a shortcut there, without having to pass in front of the school. The strange part of this walk is that neither he nor I are talking to each other, as usual. But it is also difficult to try to talk to him nervously as I am, especially when I glance at him and he looks very relaxed physically, which is giving him a more manly look.

- Naomi?

- (slightly surprised) Ah, yes?

- My father said he will pick me up at the hospital if we stay there for longer, so if you want to get a ride, just say, okay?

- Ah yes. Well, if you are not uncomfortable, I accept ~~

- It is good then…

- Did your parents say anything about me going with you?

- I didn't tell about you came, actually ... Because if it were to be ashamed, I prefer it to be just in the moment and not taking hours until it passed.

- (laughing lightly) I see ... But it would be funny to see them saying things like "Look at our son growing up and he's invite a girl" or something like that.

- Do you really prefer to listen to his provocations than to be their target?

- Look, if it is to play with your face, I will not let it go and I will join in the fun.

- Huh? Doesn't that embarrass you?

- Yes, but it's a joke ~~ And who doesn't like it, right?

When I say that, I notice Sebastian's face blushing a little and I start to blush a little too. Of course I get nervous about this conversation about joining their family, but I find it a bit too 'inconvenient' when there is nothing between us ... At least evident ...

- But you know what ... It would be nice if you were part of my family ...

*silence

- (Another me) What ?!

- (surprise) What ?!

- (Sebastian flushed and nervous) What?! AAAAH ... i-I mean ... L-Like a s-sister, you know? T-To be a better example f-for Cassie, you know? E-E help m-my mom do the t-things there!

* smiling slightly

- Calm down, Sebastian ~~

- Yeah… I didn't mean… you know, like that…

- Okay ~~ And honestly, this reaction of yours that is invigorating even for me.

- Why does everyone like to make fun of my face, huh?

- (smiling) Hahaha ~~ You should pay attention to what you say, Sebastian if you don't want that to happen ~~ One moment, people can confuse what you mean.

- (Sebastian hiding his nervousness) A-Ah, you're right! Where did I have my head, right?

*ankward silence

Why do you try to say something like that and just today?

…

- (Stella speaking loudly) Here, you p… Iiiiih, why are you with these faces? If I knew you didn't want to come, I'd just say it before…

After that, we ended up arriving right in front of the street that begins the Comercial Center, but from there, we were even more silent and nervous to say anything that could be understood in another way. The biggest problem is that if Stella saw the red tomato we were left with, she would make fun of us a lot.

Honestly, I would like to live with his family. Not in the romantic sense and such, but because of their harmony ... I don't see a feeling of welcoming better than the Rodrigues' house and I understand why Sebastian is lucky to have them, even though they are playing ...

* smiling slightly

- (Stella) So ... Shall we go, lovebirds?

Sebastian and I looked at each other, ended up laughing and nodded positively. And so we started walking straight to the hospital ...