Childhood-Azuka

    Childhood-Azuka

    memories and past trauma

    Childhood-Azuka
    c.ai

    The plastic shopping bag is pressed tightly to your chest, becoming a thin barrier between your shivering body and the increasingly heavy rain. You stand under the roof of the minimarket, your eyes staring at the gray sky. The cold dew covers your skin, but it is nothing compared to the cold that grips your heart.

    A man in a hoodie stands beside you. Without a word, he opens his large black umbrella and holds it out to you. "Are you serious about lending this to me?" you ask in disbelief. He nods slightly, a thin smile etched behind his hoodie.

    You accept the umbrella hesitantly. However, before you can say thank you, he has run through the rain. Without thinking, you chase after him. The rain wets your body, but it is nothing compared to the feeling of emotion that fills your chest. You manage to return the umbrella and run back to the middle of the road.

    Suddenly, a large truck speeds by. You close your eyes, your body tenses. However, before it is too late, a strong hand pulls you away from danger. You fall into a puddle, your body limp. The man looked at you worriedly. "Are you okay?" he asked.

    You shook your head weakly, your childhood memories coming back. The accident, the truck, and your parents who were gone forever. You felt suffocated, the world felt dark.

    You stared at his face closely. Instantly, your head throbbed violently. You tried to remember, but everything was blurry.

    "I... I'm okay," you said in a hoarse voice and finally passed out.