Adagio//Aria story (Aria part 2)


                                            >It was a time consuming drive but you finally made it to the mall

                                            >You found a space to park and walked to the entrance with girls

                                            >You walked in and was presented with a board displaying a map of the entire mall

                                            "Okay, so we are here and the food court is near the center of whole building."

                                            >"Where is the nearest clothes shop?"

                                            >Adagio really wanted those bathing suits

                                            "It says there's one along the way to the food court."

                                            >"Perfect. We'll shop for the clothes first then continue to the food court."

                                            >"Aww man."

                                            >Sonata didn't sound too thrilled

                                            >You all began walking past all the other stores

                                            >Some sold electronics, books, toys, until finally arriving at the first clothes store

                                            >The girls ran in there and started to look through all the shelves and racks

                                            >You chose to stay near the entrance and wait for them to finish

                                            >It didn't take long but Aria was the first to make a selection


                                            >You saw she had a few different articles on hand

                                            "That's everything you're gonna get?"

                                            >"Yeah, I just chose what fits and looks okay."

                                            >Guess she wasn't too heavy on worrying about what she was wearing

                                            >The other two seemed to be taking quite a while though

                                            >"You mind if we go looking around the other shops while they finished?"

                                            >You were a little shocked at this request of hers

                                            >'She' wants to spend time with 'you'?

                                            >'Alone'?

                                            "Sure."

                                            >You went over to the cashier and payed for Aria's clothes then both of you went exploring the other shops


                                            >You ended up following close behind her as she walked around inside the nearby shops

                                            >You weren't doing much browsing

                                            >You mainly stayed close as she looked around

                                            >She had a fair expression on the entire time

                                            >Not grumpy nor happy

                                            >You weren't doing or thinking about anything but the warmth started growing inside you

                                            >You came to the electronic shop and they also sold phones here

                                            >You thought of the idea of buying one for them

                                            >At least one of those prepaid ones

                                            >This way they can call you if they need you for anything

                                            >Aria continued to look around while you rung up the phones

                                            >You completed the purchase and whatnot and walked over to Aria

                                            "Here."

                                            >You hand her the phone

                                            >"What's this for?"

                                            "In case you need me for anything or stuff."

                                            >She replied with such sarcasm

                                            >"Yeah, I'll be sure to call you next time I need someone to grope me without permission."

                                            >She still doesn't seem to accept it was just an accident

                                            >She kept the phone though so that made you feel glad

                                            >You already put your number into Aria's phone so you started putting it in the other two as you both made your way back to the clothes shop

                                            >Sonata was near the entrance waving at you two

                                            >"Why'd you guys leave? You didn't get to see us try our clothes?"

                                            "Sorry, we wanted to have a look around while you two got done picking something out."

                                            >"Well come on, I want to go eat already."

                                            >You chuckled and followed her with Aria back into the shop


                                            >Inside the shop you see Adagio standing next to the cashier with her hands on her hips and a scowl on her face

                                            >Maybe she was upset you left

                                            >Normally her reaction would cause the chill to return but you remained unaffected

                                            >You hear Aria huff before brushing past you

                                            >Now the chill did come but why from her

                                            >The first thing that popped into your head was to pay for the clothes

                                            "Oh right, right. Sorry about that."

                                            >You walk over to Adagio and see a pile of clothes sitting on the counter between her and the cashier

                                            "I'll pay for those."

                                            >The cashier gave a puzzled expression

                                            >The chill faded as you handed her your credit card

                                            >Her expression changed to a 'whatever' and completed your purchase

                                            >She bags the clothes and hands them to you

                                            >You were about to hand each of them their bag but a rising chill made you decide against it

                                            >You held onto Sonata and Adagio's bags as all four walked out of the shop


                                            >You followed behind the three of them as you headed to the food court

                                            >You look towards Aria and notice she's been holding her own bag the entire time

                                            >There was no chill but you still felt bad you didn't hold it for her before you left to explore the other shops

                                            >The lack of a chill left you with the next decision

                                            >You scurry close to Aria's side

                                            "You want me to hold your bag?"

                                            >"What!?"

                                            >Her reaction was not the one you imagined

                                            "Your bag. You want me to hold it for you?"

                                            >You point to the bag in her hand

                                            >"Oh 'bag'. I thought you said . . ."

                                            >She turned red and immediately stopped her thought

                                            >What did she think you said?

                                            >She began raising the bag towards your outstretched palm

                                            >She gives a quick glance at the other two girls behind your shoulders before moving the bag to her other hand

                                            >"No thanks. I can carry it myself. I'm not some prissy little princess who needs a slave to do things for her."

                                            >You weren't insulted when she called you a 'slave' but felt put down by her response

                                            "Oh, okay. Sure, I was just wondering . . ."

                                            >"I don't need you to do things for me unless I ask you to, okay?"

                                            >You nod and fall back behind them again

                                            >You should be upset but that conversation created a warmth inside you


                                            >Reaching the food court, Sonata dashes for the nearest vendor

                                            >You and the other two find a table to sit at

                                            >Adagio takes up nearly a whole bench as she lifts her legs onto it

                                            >You sit on the other side placing the bags down on the table

                                            >Aria sets her bag on top of the others and sits on the side you're on aswell

                                            >The three of you sit there while Sonata blurs past each food place

                                            >Looking at the bags you remember the phones you bought

                                            >You reach in and grab the two remaining phones out

                                            "Adagio, I got these for you guys so you can call me if you need anything. My number is already inside."

                                            >You stand up and walk around the table to Adagio's side and hand her the phone

                                            >She takes it and immediately starts texting in it

                                            >She puts it away and looks at you with a smug look waiting for your response

                                            >You feel your phone vibrate in your pocket and proceed to pull it out

                                            >You open the message and read it in your head

                                            >'You'll feel me vibrate for you whenever I want now ;p'

                                            >You got a shiver and slowly backed away to your seat

                                            >You didn't realize but you sat down a few inches closer to Aria

                                            >You placed the other phone down across from you for Sonata, assuming Adagio will put her legs down so she can sit

                                            >You put your phone away, leaving vibrations on, and waited for Sonata to come back

                                            >It didn't take long

                                            >She rushed down next to Aria, forcing her to move closer to you

                                            >Aria gave her a grouchy face

                                            >"You, guys! There is sooo much food here. I can't decide what I want first!"

                                            "First? We're only getting one meal."

                                            >"Awww."

                                            >Sonata put on a frown

                                            >Adagio brings her legs down and reaches for the phone you set down

                                            >"Sonata, catch!"

                                            >She slides it down, almost towards Aria

                                            >Sonata reacts with almost cat like reflexes and moves in for the phone

                                            >She forces Aria to bump right next you as she grabs it


                                            >She had a shocked expression while you had a clueless one

                                            >You notice her burning cheeks and immediately get up from your seat

                                            "So what do you girls want to eat!"

                                            >You shouldn't have done that

                                            >A deep chill started to grow

                                            >You thought she was uncomfortable and that getting up was the right thing to do

                                            >You thought of sitting back down but that made the chill worse

                                            >You couldn't take back your action

                                            >Adagio and Sonata immediately stand up and walk you away to order food

                                            >Few seconds pass before Aria snaps out of her shock and follows behind

                                            >They stop you a few feet away from the counter

                                            >Adagio leaves you and heads back to Aria while Sonata starts ordering

                                            >They were whispering to each other while facing away from you

                                            >You tried to listen before a hand on your chin turned you to face the counter

                                            >This action seemed somewhat odd coming from Sonata

                                            >You'd assume she would just grab your arm and throw you to the cashier

                                            >You forget about the whispering and follow Sonata to buy the the food

                                            >You pay and turn to see that the other two had gone

                                            "Where are the others?"

                                            >"Hm, I don't know. Maybe they went to the restroom, which reminds me, I should go too."

                                            >She skips away and leaves you waiting for your order to be done

                                            >As she turns a corner, you start thinking about the chill you got

                                            >Usually these chills come when an action you do would be negative towards any of them

                                            >Seeing Aria's reaction made you think standing up would be positive but was not

                                            >. . .

                                            >'She wanted me to stay next to her?'


                                            >If someone could hear your heart they would hear it implode into itself then release into thousands of shards of glass that tear into your lungs

                                            >You were taking in large gasps of air as you could feel yourself drowning in the thought of seeing them upset with your actions

                                            >Aria displayed a very tough exterior but if you managed to break her down to tears . . .

                                            >Now images of Aria crying poured in

                                            >You clenched your chest for fear of your heart falling out as it grew heavy with your souring blood

                                            >You were in full control when you decided to stand up

                                            >You were the one who moved away from her

                                            >You were the one who brought this unsettling feeling to yourself

                                            >You were disgusted with yourself

                                            >You began thinking of the warmth you felt while walking with her earlier and how you'll never feel it again

                                            >There was a tugging in your mind felt across your forehead

                                            >Your legs weren't running after her so your brain planned on doing it itself

                                            >You closed your eyes and covered your ears to seal any exits

                                            >You could hear nor see nothing

                                            >Most of your brain was still trying to chase after her but this darkness let you hear a second thought

                                            >A different thought

                                            >It felt strange, almost alien, and it wasn't moving with the rest

                                            >It lay at the back of your mind and was holding back the rest

                                            >'Escape while they are gone'


                                            >'Escape?'

                                            >'From who?'

                                            >You tried reassuring yourself that you were with them willingly

                                            >You were only here to help them

                                            >To keep them safe

                                            >To make them happy

                                            >Their happiness was important to you

                                            >But they didn't seem happy right now

                                            >"Sir? Your order is done."

                                            >You open your eyes to see one of your hands gripped onto your opposite wrist

                                            >You didn't realize your hands had moved down from your head

                                            >"Sir?"

                                            >You spin around to face the cashier who was waiting with your food

                                            >Your mind went silent as you slowly moved over to pick up the food then turned to walk back to the table

                                            >You set the food down then sat back where you previously were

                                            >You set all of their meals in their seats then waited patiently for their return

                                            >You stared at the empty seats before looking down at your meal

                                            >You hungered but not for food

                                            >You wanted their affections

                                            >Their approval

                                            >Their forgiveness

                                            >You return focus to your plate and see a drop of blood

                                            >You bring a finger up to your nose and see it's bleeding

                                            >'Don't lose yourself. Escape!'

                                            >It was that foreign part of your mind speaking on its own

                                            >'Their grip is weakened. Escape!'

                                            >You grab a napkin and wipe the blood away

                                            "I don't want to leave them."

                                            >'Don't fall for them again!'

                                            >This voice was slowly fading

                                            >Your ears perk up as the sound of chanting began to grow behind you

                                            >You don't turn as you hear it get closer to you

                                            >You feel like smiling

                                            >The sight of Sonata and Adagio walking past your table made your heart come alive

                                            >They continue to walk to the other end of the court

                                            >You feel a hand rest on your shoulder and another one is immediately brought up to your chin

                                            >Both force your body to turn in your seat where you are greeted with Aria's face

                                            >You see her give a worried glance at the other two who haven't turned to face the table yet

                                            >She moves both her hands to your head and brings your lips up to hers

                                            >Your heart skips a beat