The loud footsteps were deafening, with shouts between the two of them, their footsteps were incessant, several times they looked back to see if the figure was still chasing them or not.
They were panting, their sweat pouring down their cheeks as their hearts beat erratically, they then looked at each other, s A thin smile spread between them followed by the sound of their laughter.
"That was... Quite tense, you know."
Hearing Queen's words, Fizen put his hands on his hips, his smile seemingly adorned with obvious arrogance.
"You know, I was just running so I wouldn't be left behind by you, of course I'm not afraid of a mere human in a costume!"
His hands waved as he spoke, giving an annoying gesture to Queen, Queen could only give him a flat face and a bored look, feeling fed up with his arrogant attitude, then her slender legs started walking again with her back to Fizen.
"Hey, wait for me!"
Fizen jogged, adjusting his position to Queen then lowered his head trying to pay attention to her face which looked annoyed by pursing her lips.
"Huh? Are you still upset about getting lost with me?"
"Of course! You're an annoying person!!!"
Fizen chuckled softly, scratching the back of his head awkwardly, Queen only glanced at him for a moment then her gaze returned to the front, still keeping the same expression.
"Sorry... But I didn't mean to get lost with you, it just happened you know."
"I know, I've forgiven that too."
"Then? Why are you still angry?'
Queen turned her face away, not looking at Fizen at all, Fizen could only react in confusion, while feeling worried and guilty, Queen turned her head, the corners of her eyes misty, making Fizen freeze and be shocked at that moment.
"Are you crying??"
Fizen's hand tried to reach her face, but before that could happen, Queen pushed it away firmly.
"I'm fine!!"
She started to walk back, overtaking Fizen who was behind him, his expression filled with confusion and strong guilt, After a few steps, Queen winced, looking like she was in pain, seeing that Fizen approached, and immediately crouched down.
"Excuse me."
His hands pushed Queen's skirt up, making her very surprised, her face turned bright red.
"W-What are you doing!!!???"
There Fizen saw a wound on his knee, he was a little surprised because he didn't realize it at all, his eyes narrowed guiltily, then he looked up to see Queen's still flushed face.
"Since when did this wound appear?"
"W-When we were running in the hallway, I fell."
Fizen was shocked, and he just realized that it was happening, he quickly tore off the cloth on his arm, and began to gently tie it over the Queen's wound, a warm feeling spreading across her face.
"I'm sorry I didn't realize it sooner."
Queen felt something strange, her chest was pounding with a warm feeling, her tongue felt stiff and awkward, but more than that, for some reason she felt happy.
"I-It's okay, I'm fine, and also... Thank you."
Fizen smiled softly, then he started to get up and stroke Queen's head gently, bringing back the strange feeling in her heart.
"Still strong enough to walk?"
"I still can."
"Okay then, let me carry you, okay?"
Queen nodded slowly, feeling the warmth spreading across her cheeks, but her lips curved into a thin, meaningful smile.
They started walking slowly, there was only silence between them, but actually, there was a roar in Queen's heart, a feeling that had been bothering her for a while now.
"Hey look, over there I see an old man, maybe he needs help."
The old man turned around, his clothes were tattered with a fake horror design, making Fizen and Queen jump in shock, The old man started running after them, Fizen quickly picked up Queen and ran.
"So crazy!!! Why is there so much chase scene in this haunted house!!!!!"
At that time Queen could see Fizen's face above her, this time she muttered in her heart.
"Well... At least he still has his cool side."
Fizen put Queen down, and pointed at her, then he shouted loudly.
"Please just arrest her, don't arrest me!!"
"Damn it!!!! I take back what I said!!!!!"
*
At that time, the figure of a small child, with tattered clothes, his body dirty, and his face looking pale, crept up to watch, his eyes carefully observing from side to side,then his body was like being swallowed by the wall, just passing through it.
From the roof, from below, from the right and left, he watched everything with his abilities, there he was, in the corner of the hallway, trying to stop and rest for a moment, his eyes returned to watching the teenagers who were still enjoying the excitement of the haunted house.
"Hey, why are you watching us?"
His body jerked in surprise, his breath hitched strongly, he looked to the left, Ray was standing with a mischievous smile on his lips, but more than that, it's not just a mischievous smile.
"Eh?? Why are you surprised? There's no need to be surprised."
Ray started to hold her hand, his body moved closer, closer and closer, that mischievous smile somehow looked more and more terrifying, then he started to bury his head next to the child
"Let's play."
His instincts firing, the little boy broke through the layers of walls, running fast trying to avoid Ray, he looked back thinking that he was safe.
"Hihihiihi ahahaha"
The little boy's eyes widened, when he saw Ray floating in the air quickly, like an eagle trying to catch its prey, the little boy started to penetrate the ground, going fast.
The little boy took a very heavy breath, only silence filled his sensation, his heart started to beat steadily, but his stamina was greatly reduced, leaving such intense fatigue.
"Boom!!!!"
His body shuddered, he gasped in surprise and turned towards the direction the voice came from, Ray was now beside him, with his mischievous smile still clearly etched on his lips.
He tried to escape again, but before he could, Ray grabbed his jaw tightly, and sent him flying, his legs thrashing furiously in an attempt to escape his grip.
"You are so cute"
The child looked in pain, his hands started hitting Ray's body helplessly.
"Let me go"
"I'll let you go later, but I'm also wondering... Who gave you the order? Are you the one who killed the principal like Kama said?"
"Let me go!!!!"
He started to struggle more vigorously, his hands started trying to hurt Ray in any way, This time he took out a knife and stabbed Ray with it, but nothing happened.
"Okay, that's enough for now."
Ray held his head tightly, then so quickly, the child's body was thrown hard, not realizing what was happening, when he realized it, his head was already close to the wall, as if he was going to hit it as hard as he could, but then Ray stopped.
Unconsciously the little boy shed tears, so scared by what had just happened, Ray released his grip and began to gently carry the child.
"I forgot, I have to be gentle with little children."
His hand stroked the child's head, but instead of feeling comfortable, his fear grew even more when he saw the unnatural smile.
"Shh, don't cry anymore."