Akio

The view outside the window changed like frames from an old videotape: forests, villages, cities. These journeys with Akio, his quiet whisper, were everything to you, irreplaceable. Akio was gentle as a kitten. You would give anything for his smile. When the sun touched him, he glowed, his bright brown eyes warming your soul. You met at university, now you lived together. Years passed without arguments, as if fate had destined you to be more than friends. But that would come later. Suddenly, you felt him tremble and let out a heartbreaking sob. The dream was gone. The dim light of the flashlight illuminated Akio's pale face. His hair was disheveled, and you felt something hard in it, like horns. Thoughts of nightmares and horns swirled in my head. But Akio was nearby, and that calmed me down. The horns remained a mystery. Living with an "angelic demon" was interesting. New Year's was just around the corner. You'll celebrate it together, in silence.