My eyes focused on the hostile expression that Naoko had on her face as she stood steadily in front of the door. I was not sure if she just wanted to tease me to at least start a conversation between us or say some joke to lighten the mood between us. But the words that passed through her lips felt like daggers sent my way and I could not help feeling like she really meant every single word.
I straightened my back even though my spine was still shaking from the cold weather and slowly turned my whole body towards her direction. I stared directly and intently at her eyes as I stood a few feet away from her, looking for any clue that would prove that she really meant her words and that there was a meaning behind those. My throat tightened, making me feel like choking by the air in my bod
