If Forgetting was Easy

Chapter 1

[A/N]:

-Reader here lives in a country outside Japan and Australia

- whatever is inside ' ' (single quotes) means these are thoughts; " " (double quotes) means it is being verbally said

- "Insert stuff here" (words italicized inside a double quote) means it is spoken in English

- Reader is fluent in Japanese

Reader POV

The number of people keep asking me what I feel is increasing while I reply by saying "everything's mixed". They would nod, as if they understood what I meant.

I make my way to my garden's fountain. That places holds my memories, the one that want to cherish forever and bury to the ground.

Each step seemed heavier and heavier as I pass by lilacs, roses, and other fragrant flowers who are in full bloom, showing off their beauty to all those who are worthy. As I reached my destination, I sighed and sat on the edge, running my hands through the fountain water.

"Nyaaa~" My cat, (insert cat name here—[c/n]), jumped on my lap. I smiled and started petting her.

"Oh [c/n], this week, no, month have been stressful, boring, annoying, and... and... tiring." I continued to pet her as I kept one of my hand submerged in the water. My cat must have noticed that I wasn't using both of my hands and started to look at me with those big eyes.

"I'm quite fond of water. Everyone knows that, but no one knows why." I stated as I stare sadly at my hand in the water.

"Since [c/n] is my best friend, I'm going to tell you, but don't tell anyone, okay?" I asked while my cat just "nyaa" in response.

"Let's see. I was about 12 years old then. I was studying in Australia back then. It was sometime during the school year and that a Japanese boy transferred. My first love."

 

Flashback ( 12 year old Reader )

"Hi! My name is Rin Matsuoka. Name sounds like girl, but I am boy. Nice to meet you." A maroon haired pretty boy named Rin said.

I looked around and everyone seemed to be dumbfounded. I mean seriously, it isn't every day you meet someone who introduced themselves that way. He must have noticed the weird atmosphere and started laughing awkwardly.

I started with a soft giggle which eventually turned into laughter. Everyone was looking at me weirdly, but I couldn't care less. I started laughing along him until our teacher made us stop.

"Rin, sit beside either (random student) or Ms. _____." She said as she pushed him lightly.

I abruptly stood up with a wide grin plastered on my face and points at the empty seat next to me.

His hesitant look changed when he saw me and ran towards the empty seat next to mine.

"I'm _________. Nice to meet you, Rin." I introduced as I extended my arm for a shake which he immediately took.

 

End of Flashback

"He was the sweetest dorky thing ever!" I squealed happily as I splashed some water.

"Being a weird girl to begin with, we became close friends immediately. But between his swimming classes and my dance classes, we barely had time after classes." I continued to talk to my cat who continued to listen, snuggling me when she hears the sadness in my voice.