Neku ran through the city, leaping over benches, sliding down rails, and ignoring the general well being of other city goers as he rushed home. He was so late. His mom was going to kill him for forgetting about their plans. Of all the days for him to forget his phone at home, too, God, he was so screwed-
He skidded to a halt as he passed the bookstore, spying a familiar looking blonde stumbling out of the store and struggling to carry the weight of whatever she had bought. Dealing with Beat yelling at him for not helping his sister was going to be way worse than forgetting about a movie marathon with his mom. She’d forgive him. Beat, on the other hand, he wasn’t quite sure.
He tore off his headphones, shoving them in his school bag as he made his way over to Rhyme, giving a small wave. “Hey, you, uh. Need some help, there?”