Goku woke up that night knowing that something was going to happen. He just didn't know what. It took him a few moments to get his bearings, to realize where he was. Also, to notice that it was raining. And, of course, as always when it rained, Sanzo had wandered away, probably to brood.
Sanzo's bed was empty, the blankets bunched up. The ashtray had a few Marlboro butts in it, and a glass of ice-water sat beside it on the bedside table.
Goku touched the pillow. It was still warm. Sanzo had been there a few minutes ago. Goku decided to look for him.
He can't have gone very far… Goku thought. He went out into the hallway and then turned left. He crept softly by the numerous closed doors, careful not to betray his presence. Soon he came to the lobby, which, at this hour, was deserted, except for one lone figure sitting in the big bay window, watching the rain run in rivulets down the slick glass.
Sanzo… Goku always felt bad when he saw Sanzo like that. Goku watched him silently.
Sanzo lit a cigarette and took a drag.
Soundlessly, Goku went and got Sanzo an ashtray and set it down beside him.
Sanzo looked at him. "What are you doing out of bed, saru?"
Goku looked back at him. "Looking for you. I can't sleep…"
"Why do you think you need to follow me? I don't need to be looked after. I'm not a child. Go back to bed." Sanzo flicked ash from the tip of his cigarette into the ashtray. He redirected his attention to the rain that still fell.
Why does he do this every time it rains? What happened to him? Goku stepped closer. "If ya don't like the rain, then how come ya always go to the window and watch it? If I didn't like rain, I wouldn't watch."
Sanzo glared at Goku. "Well, it's a good thing that I'm not you, isn't it?"
"I just don't get why ya do this... Every time it rains, you stare out th' stupid window an' sulk! An' ya always get so mean!"
"It's none of your business, monkey!" Sanzo's tone was warning, but Goku paid no heed.
"I think it is my business! You're my friend whether ya like it or not, an' I care 'bout ya, Sanzo! I don't like seein' ya like this! I just wanna help ya…" the last was almost like a plea.
Sanzo said, quietly, "If you want to help so bad, try going away."
"No! I'm not gonna 'go away'! I'm gonna stay here with ya an' keep ya company until the rain stops. 'Kay, Sanzo?" Goku looked at him.
"What ever…"