Kashiyuuu hadn't fallen back asleep. Yes, she was tired, but she wanted to help everyone's needs. The rest of the female roommates seemed alright, just slightly shook from the sudden change.

The guys were a different story. Draxr hadn't left his room at all. He didn't even eat lunch. Witty was a nervous wreck. He was worried about his home, and what the damage was. It was no use for Kashiyuuu to try and help Winter; Musiclady had him staying in his own room, to prevent others from getting sick. (Kappa)

And then there was Snek. He seemed to be handling the hurricane the worst. He paced the house and sat on the patio most of the time. He was obviously very upset and requested no company. But Kashiyuuu knew she had to talk to him. He needed comfort. And she knew just what.

When she heard Snek's footsteps, she opened her bedroom door and yanked him in, shouting the door quietly behind her.

Snek rubbed his arm. "What the-"

Kashiyuuu muted his sentence with a hand over his mouth. "Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you." She pulled her hand away.

Snek looked at the floor. "It's fine."

"Is it?" Kashiyuuu fell back onto her bed.

Snek didn't move.

She sat up. "C'mon. Sit with me."

Snek only nodded and did as he was told. (VanillaLewd)

"Loosen up."

He did as told. (Now who's the lewd?)

Kashiyuuu gulped and pushed a dark lock of hair behind her ear. "You don't seem the same. I want to help you..." They both looked at the floor.

Snek shook his head. "I'm afraid there's nothing you can do."

"No there is," Kashiyuuu pushed, turning towards him, "I'm going to cheer you up. You're hurt. Let me in." She ran her fingers through his hair gently.

Snek closed his eyes and relaxed for the first time that day. She was right, he was hurt. He lost so much in one day. But he had her. And as long as he had Kashiyuuu (or Chie), he was going to be happy. She made him happy.

His mouth was dry, so when he spoke, it was quiet. "Remember when I lived alone, right before I graduated, and I got sick?" His eyes started to water.

Is Snek... crying? Kashiyuuu stared at him and nodded. She did remember.

"I was so sick, I couldn't get up. But I was texting you. You, Kashiyuuu, drove two hours just to help me." He chuckled, something Kashiyuuu didn't expect. "I was such a loner. I could've called a friend nearby, instead, but you told me you needed to go visit some old friends anyways." He wiped his eyes.

Kashiyuuu smiled softly. "I never had any friends near there."

Snek nodded and smiled too. He turned to look her in the eyes. "Why?"

Everything in Kashiyuuu's world paused. She was singled out completely. She couldn't dodge the question this time. Her heart was racing now.

"I guess ya' just wanted company too." He shifted on the bed.

Kashiyuuu smiled, relieved she didn't have to tell him the truth.

Haha I'm so into you... Kashiyuuu's hair fell so she pushed it back quickly.

Snek got up and held out his hands to help Kashiyuuu up. She took them gracefully.

He's so strong for a string bean. Kashiyuuu kept her thoughts to herself.

Meanwhile, in Snek's head, Should I hug her? Maybe a peck on the cheek? Both? Should I just leave? Her hands are soft! Should I kiss those? What about- NO. AHHHHHH. STUPID SNEK. GET. IT. TOGETHER. SHE'S JUST A WOMAN THAT YOU HAVE CONFUSED FEELINGS ABOUT. He was a little bit nervous.

Kashiyuuu reached to open the door, but Snek blocked her with an arm. He pulled the lock of hair in front of her ear.

"Beautiful." He smiled awkwardly and left the room, leaving Kashiyuuu wonderstruck.

That night, Kashiyuuu found it impossible to sleep.