Soundless III

"Are you alright?"
"You've been standing there for quite a while."

Her tone is casual yet careful.

I trace my fingers across the unfinished statue
Dust coating my fingers as I go on.

The room is filled with students' works,
Earthen wares, wood carvings, strange objects all around.

The scents assaults my memories.

"Kiri"

I turn around quickly,
Startling Lyrie who smiles apologetically.

"He always called you that."

I smile, rubbing dust coated fingers 
Against each other, 
Facing this bitter reality before me.

"He did it to annoy me."

What you wanted wasn't love.