Just Another Day

14 of March, 2008

-The patient is on Room 265, ma’am- The kindly old woman looking for her grandson, who broke his knees playing football left by the elevator. My work was really tiring, almost felt like it would never stop. –Hey there, Minako.- Yuuki came at me, smiling like he always does. –You’re on your break, aren’t you? Want to come with me to have something to drink?- I smiled wholeheartedly. –Yeah, I was just grabbing my things but I helped an elderly woman before, my replacement didn’t come yet so I would have felt bad if I just up and left.-

We went to our everyday cafeteria and started talking. I used to be so shy… I still am to a degree. But thanks to him, I think I can push that part of me aside whenever I’m with him. –So, how’s your day?- He asked, taking a sip out of his cup of coffee. –Same as always… how are you?- I got the handle of the cup and started drinking from it. –I’m really good. Yesterday I took a stroll through the town with one of the patients here.- -I swear to god Yuuki… you're gonna get into trouble one day. Which patient?- Yuuki raised her eyebrows and put on a pensative face. –Room 163 I think.- I’ve met her just the once to bring her food. She seemed so lost. Her face smiled at me but I could tell she was down deep inside. -She looked pretty sheltered.- -That was my first impression as well… she looked so happy when we were hanging out at night.-

When I went back to my apartment, I let myself fall on the bed. I wanted to stop making me like him, but I couldn’t. I felt like someone who knows that she won’t feel loved by the one she loves. I wanted to tell him my feelings, but I never could, and I think I never will be… but in the end, everyone has to move forward with their life. That’s why, even if it hurts sometimes… I will carry on and live every day with my life as strongly as I can. I felt my consciousness fade as I was embraced by the blanket, and soon enough I fell asleep.