Haku POV
"Morning Gumi." I mumble quietly, tensing as we pass Rin and Len.
"Hey Haku." she sighs sitting down, quietly eating her pancakes.
"What's up? You seem a little off." I sit across from her.
"I just need some Advil or something; Neru's got a blisteringly high fever. I told her to stay in bed for a while, but y'know, this is Neru we're talking about." she laughs lightly, scratching the back of her head.
"I don't have any on me, but we can ask Ms. Megurine after breakfast." I mumble uncertainly, as more people starting to sit down around us. I involuntarily tense up and my breathing quickens, my nerves running on overdrive. "I'll see you later." I stammer nervously, quickly shoving away from the table and nearly running out. I continue running until I'm absolutely sure no one is near, and sink down against the wall, hugging my knees to my chest. My heart beat slows down a little, and I take a few deep breaths to calm myself down, rocking myself back and forth. It's been a long time since I've been around that many people, and to be blunt, it got me really frickin' scared.
I shake my head trying to dispel any thoughts of my past. Maybe I'll go check on Neru… Yeah, that seems like a good idea! Being around her calms me down- Wait, what am I saying I've only known her a few days… Whatever, I need comfort right now, even if it's indirect.
After walking up to her room, I quietly open the door, and tip-toe over to Neru. She's sleeping-not so peacefully, curled up, turned on her right side, clutching her blanket for dear life. Her breathing is uneven and ragged, and her expression is pained.
"Stop… please..." she groans turning over, and I move to stand over, placing my hand on her forehead. She relaxes, her breath evening out as she nuzzles my hand, letting out a sigh of contentment. Her eyes open, just barely, for half a second, and she smiles. Although comforted by the physical contact, I can't help but frown at her high temperature. I sit on the edge of the bed again, trying to even out my own breath and heart-beat. Eventually I calm myself down enough to be almost asleep myself, stroking Neru's hair as she whimpers softly, and leaving a quick kiss on her forehead.
Gumi tip-toes in, quietly closing the door, and looks almost surprised to see me here.
"Well, you're certainly warming up to her aren't you?" she smiles, gesturing towards Neru. I nod slightly, but flinch and turn to her as Neru draws in a sharp breath, jolting awake. Gumi reaches down to feel her forehead, but she flinches away, looking confused and scared.
"Please… don't hurt… don't hurt me…" she murmurs turning over, her breath quickening.
Me and Gumi share a worried glance, and I hesitantly reach out to stroke her hair again. She curls in on herself, but generally relaxes.
"Shhh, it's alright, you're fine." I try to shush her whimpers. I start quietly humming, remembering how singing calmed her down last time. Gumi cautiously reaches down and lays her hand on Neru's forehead, though this time, she doesn't move.
"Holy hell… her temperature is really damn high. I'm gonna go get some medicine." Gumi mumbles worriedly, quickly leaving. I look down at Neru again, who's shivering, and start humming again, lying down next to her. Laying another kiss on her forehead, I sit up, leaning against the wall, waiting impatiently for Gumi to come back.
Neru POV
I moan softly, sitting up and rubbing my eyes. I look over at the clock.
3:17 AM
Oh joy… I am really thirsty though… I'm sure no one will notice if I sneak down to the cafeteria for some water.
Quietly sneaking into the caf, I try not to bang into any tables in the dark.
"And I thought I was the only person who enjoys late night coffee." someone chuckles from behind me. I turn around to see a fairly tall older woman, her black hair in two sloppy pigtails with a single blue streak running through her bangs.
"W-well… i-i-i…" I stammer nervously, backing away.
"Hey now, I'm not gonna hurt you!" she laughs "Aren't you the sick one? Something Akita?" she cocks her head to the side.
"Neru, and y-yeah, I'm the sick one." I cough, leaning on the counter.
"Hang on a sec kid, I'll get something." She smiles, turning around and gathering things. "I'm Dr. Yokune by the way, in charge of all the medicine and shit- pardon the language, but the caffeine is setting in." she smirks turning around, a mug in her hand. "Here," she hands it to me "hot chocolate with vanilla always helped me get to sleep with a fever." I thank her quietly, getting up to leave. "Seeya 'round kid." She waves, leaving herself.
I take a sip of the hot chocolate, and smile, already feeling kinda tired. I trudge back up to my room, finishing my hot chocolate and falling asleep, yet again, dreaming of a gentle red and faded silver.
Guess who said she would actually write something cause she had a long weekend? Guess who wrote jackshit?
At least I finally found a song for Haku and Neru, even better, I found two! Sweater Weater by The Neighborhood, and Lonely Heart Club by Marin and The Diamonds
And that song in chapter 6 was Trade Mistakes by Panic! At The Disco
SOMETHING I FORGOT TO MENTION!
This isn't really set in a psychiatric hospital, it's more of a rehabilitation center for things that aren't big enough for psychiatric hospitals, so they're not as strict about things. Just though I'd mention it, a reviewer just reminded me! Thanks!
