Chapter 6 Save her
I woke up the next morning feeling rather refreshed. Monika woke up as well, and I was the first one to get a shower. I stepped after removing my clothes I stepped into the shower and let the water run over me.
Hopefully I can get some answers from Yuri and maybe find out why she did it. Still though, at least I have people willing to help me out. I thought as I finished up my shower. I asked Monika for my uniform and she handed to me through a crack in the door. Grabbing it I was able to get dressed. I then headed downstairs and waited for Monika to take her shower as well as wait for Naomi to wake up. I decided to take a seat on the couch and think back to the time I got a text from Tomoko.
After a few hours Monika and Naomi were ready. We had coffee and a couple of bagels to get us going for the day. Grabbing my bookbag we headed out. Luckily my phone was fully charged so I didn't have to worry about it running out of juice at a critical moment.
School was just the same as any other day,complete and utter hell. Still I was able to get through my classes though. Luckily the teacher was droning about that this and the other (whatever it may be), I pulled out my phone since I was at the back of the room so the teacher couldn't see me. It was a text from Monika.
M: "I just saw Yuri leave the building, I'm having Tomoko trail her, listen MC as soon as you can slip out of the building wait for Tomoko to give you her location I won't be able to do much, plus the forcast called for rain."
MC: "Got it, as soon as this class ends. I'll slip out of the building can't do so now."
I quickly backed out of the messaging app and put my phone away before the teacher ever notice. Once the bell rang I grabbed my bookbag and headed for the exit, and as expected the teacher didn't notice. I blended in with the crowd to make it seem like I was headed to my next class. Once I was outside, I quickly made my way through the gate.
I needed a place to hide until Tomoko could send me a text. I soon felt a drop of water hit my face. Yup it's raining. Digging into my bookbag I grabbed an umbrella and opened it, stopping the rain. Now then, I should wait till I can at least get a text from Tomoko. I thought as I pulled out my phone. And right on cue my phone buzzed with a notification.
T: "I'm on Yuri's trail, she's trying everything to loose me"
MC: "Do you know where she's headed?"
T: "If I had to guess I'd say the graveyard,she was there last time.I'm not sure what she was doing there,but I'll continue trailing her."
MC: "Right, let me know when she's at the graveyard. I'll be sure to inform Monika then."
After I sent that message I waited. I thought back to the same rainy day when I went to school after Natsuki's death. Sure it was rough,but it was just after the funeral and that was when Yuri got into an argument with Monika, Sayori tried to break it up but it was no use. I guess after that the literature club was disbanded. Something that I think I remember at least. I guess after the literature club was disbanded we all drifted apart, me and Sayori more so. Of course with me being a emotional wreck and wanting to end my life just to be with Natsuki. I didn't take into account who I was about to leave behind. Eventually I got another text from Tomoko, opening my messaging app it read. At the graveyard and Yuri is looking to end it right there you have to hurry.
I quickly took off in a sprint with my book bag in hand and my umbrella in the other. I don't know how long I have to get to Yuri before she ends it. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I'm not about to let another girl end her life and her blood be on my hands because of my own inability to act!
The Graveyard.
By the time I got there I could see Yuri already at Natsuki's grave crying her eyes out over what she had done. I was able to catch my breath when Tomoko noticed me and motioned me to come over to where she is. "She's been like that for well over an hour." said Tomoko. So she must be the one that pushed Natsuki to end her life that night. I thought angrily.
"I don't know why she was avoiding everyone like this. But I do recommend you handle this with care" said Tomoko seriously. I nodded and proceeded into the cemetary with nothing but an umbrella,I decided to leave my book bag with Tomoko.
"Yuri!" I called out. That got her attention as she turned her head in the direction of the noise. I spotted her and ran towards her in full sprint. She was soaked to the bone. I put my umbrella over her so she wouldn't catch a cold.
Before she can plunge the knife into her stomach I drop the umbrella and I grab her wrists to keep her from doing so. "Yuri don't do this!" I said. Eventually she lets go of the knife and she cries into my shoulder. "Yuri for the longest time I wanted to talk to you but you seem to always avoid me. Why?" I asked. Yuri looked up to me with tears in her eyes.
But had she had no words to say. I may as well take the lead on this. "Look Yuri I do blame you for Natsuki's death,but at the same time you can't end your life this. Think of all the people that you would leave behind." I said. That got her attention I think. I just need to keep going.
"Listen, if you need a shoulder to cry on, I"m always going to be here." I said stroking her wet hair. "MC, I'm so sorry I had no idea that she had a terrible home life. I don't know what overcame me 6 month's ago." said Yuri as she cried more.
"Yuri hows about I take you back to my place and get you into something dry." I said getting her attention. "Natsuki wouldn't have wanted this" muttered Yuri. "No she wouldn't, she would have wanted you to live, for her, for Sayori, for Monika and even for me and everyone else. I'll be sure to check my phone to delete the photo's that Yuri sent me.
MC's house.
I managed to get to my house with Yuri in tow. Upon entering I quickly rushed up to my room and rummaged for some clothes that I think would fit her, while I wash her uniform. By the time I got back down stairs Yuri was still soaking wet.
"Yuri I want you to put these on while I take care of your Uniform for you." I said. Nodding she walked up the stairs and into the spare room to change. Pulling out my phone again I texted Monika told her what happened.
MC: "I managed to get to Yuri in time, before she could end it. I just don't think I'll be able to make it back to school."
M: "That's okay I'll let your teachers and Yuri's teachers know that you have someone to look after,should I text Tomoko?"
MC: "Yeah let her know as well, she will more than likely have my book bag."
M: "Alright and thanks for getting to Yuri."
MC: "No problem."
After sending that last message,I had to make sure that Yuri was okay. Finally, now to get her and myself some help. But one thing at a time. I took her wet uniform to the washer, I added some laundry detergent and started the wash cycle.
I walked back into the living room and took a seat on the couch resting my eyes. Eventually Yuri does come down the stairs and takes a seat right next to me. We both fell asleep on the couch as the day turned to night. Finally no more nightmares about Natsuki. I think finally I can move on.
