Change of Thoughts

Gingka x Reader

I felt my body being numb while my mind was in chaos.. I almost forgot where I was until I felt a hand holding mine, and taking me somewhere...

But I don't know where... It's like I'm in a dark tunnel and this stranger is taking me towards the light... Right now.. I'm feeling so complicated and trapped within myself that I can't differentiate at all between reality and delusions.. I don't know where I am right now...

The next thing I remember was that I finally let my tears roll down my cheeks and I was hyperventilating..

"Hey.. calm down.. it's alright" I heard a voice saying. It was so soothing and kind..

I felt an arm stroking my hair and back as I felt myself calming down, slowly but surely.

After what felt like an eternity, I was finally calm. I looked around to find myself on a riverside. It was a nice grass field by the river.

"Are you feeling better now?" I heard the same voice and turned to look at the person who helped me. It was the same guy from the store. I nodded and thanked him for his help.

"Oh don't worry about it! It's nothing as long as you are doing good." He responded while rubbing his back of the head. "But.. what happened to you?" He asked cautiously, as if unsure if he should have asked that or not.

I smiled and shook my head as a no "Please don't mind it. I'm sorry for the trouble and thank you so much for getting me out of there."

"It's alright. By the way, I'm Gingka Hagane." He said while holding his hand out for a handshake.

"I'm Mia Tanaka." I replied shaking his hand.

That's when I remembered about the girls at the cafe. I totally forgot them! My job is definitely ruined! What will I do??!

Gingka noticed my panic and questioned "Is anything wrong?"

"I forgot about those customers!" I told him without hiding my worry.

"Ohh don't worry about them, they left before we came here." He said with a smile.

After listening that, I relaxed a bit and called the owner of the shop telling her that I wasn't feeling well, so I left and she didn't mind it.

"Thanks for today." Saying this, I was taking my leave but he stopped me by holding my hand. I gave him a confused look at which he spoke up "Since you got leave from work, would you like to hang out for a bit?"

....

N-no... I shouldn't be around people... I caused trouble even for her...

"No." Saying this, I started walking away but he didn't let go off my hand.

"You should let yourself enjoy life, you know. Make some friends and enjoy every moment of life while you can." He said.

I diverted my gaze as I mumbled "Making friends... Isn't for me.."

"Why would you say something like that?" He asked with a genuine worry in his voice.

"Because that's true... I cause trouble for those around me.." I told him..

Before he could say anything, some more people came to us while calling out to Gingka.

"Hey Gingka! There is something going on the forest it seems. A strange energy is recorded from there." The girl said while panting.

"Oh really? Let's go then!" Gingka replied excitedly "Oh yeah, by the way, meet Mia, I met her a while ago."

They all gave me friendly smiles and introduced themselves. I got to know their names to be Kenta, Madoka, Kyoya and Benkei.