Night Rain: Chapter Seven [Apologize]

[Apologize]
“I’ll be right back.”
“Of course, Aiko.”
I make my way out of the cafeteria to see her going around the corner as the crowds make way for her. I sprint as best I can to catch up with her, barely managing to make it.
“HEY! HEY! I’m sorry! Hey! Come back here!”
I can barely grab the wheelchair grip. She turns around at me, still upset and crying.
“Let me go! Please!”
“Hey! Can I at least apologize! I didn’t see you there, and-“
“Yeah, no one ever does. Stop trying to make me feel better.”
“Oy! I don’t even know your name!”
“Endoso Megumi. I’m a first year.”
“Amaya Aiko. Why were you coming to talk with third years when you’re just a first year? Shouldn’t you-“
“Be with my own kind? I would if I ever fit in with them.”
“I’m sorry. I thought things would be different at this school.”
“Nope. Sorry to disappoint you. It’s just as bad.”
“Well, look, what I said…it’s a figure of speech, you know. It wasn’t intentional.”
“…alright, Aiko. Mind if I join you guys for lunch?”
“Sure. It would be my pleasure.”
I wheel her back into the cafeteria after taking a free ride on the back of her chair like a shopping cart at the super market.
“Mikado, this is Endoso Megumi, she wishes to join us for lunch. Could you please submit my application to amend our lunchtime rendezvous to the glorious leader?”
“Uh, slow down, Aiko! Wa-ha!”
“She tries to sign it all to Shizune who listens mock-seriously.
“The glorious leader supports your action and is happy to see new and future members of the Student Council.”
“Tell her I said thanks, too!”
Oh, Megumi, you’ll fit in well one day. Maybe.
Maybe we’ll both fit in.