The next day Terry is stuck at home, tucked away in bed with strict orders from her father and Jonouchi to not get in to any trouble. The fact the two had both said the same thing at the same time this morning only made her laugh out her promise. Now home alone and propped up with pillows, she set to work on the class and homework assignments when her cell phone started to light up with messages from her friends and classmates. She quickly responded to them with gratitude and assured she is doing everything to get well soon when an unknown number sends her a message. It was odd at first, until she read the message of how she is doing. She figures a classmate asked another for hers and she happily responded just the same.

I'm good thanks for asking. She quickly sent and closed her phone, not expecting a reply back like the others. Her ringing phone proved otherwise.

Good, you should be more careful. Were you trying to scare everyone? I'm just glad you're ok.

Oh, a response? Ah, it's probably a break between classes or they have a free period. She glanced at her clock. Sorry, I'll definitely be more careful next time. I really didn't notice until it was too late I guess haha.

This isn't funny! You could've gotten hurt or something! I can't believe you're laughing at this!

Well, it is kinda funny when you think about my life and how I passed out from a simple cold. Oh, before we go on, who is this?

Do I have to answer that?

No, but I'd like to know…I mean I could call you 'Mystery Worrywart' or something on my phone ;P.

What, seriously? Couldn't you come up with a better name? I mean I am the one who carried you to the nurse's office!

Oh, thank you! Well clearly I wouldn't have known that being unconscious and all haha. How about giving me your initials? I'll have you as that in my phone until you're comfortable enough with telling me.

…ok, A.M.

A.M…Anzu Mizaki?! No way that's true…but those are her initials! A small frown settled on her lips as she stared at her phone. There was no other name that was coming up with such initials that she knew of.. She never lets me forget her name either…what do I do? Is this a trap? Is it even her? So can I ask if you're male or female?

Does it matter?

So Mystery Worrywart it is?

What, no! Ugh, fine…I'm a dude. No I'm not lying. Along with the text came a picture of the guy's uniform and she sighed a little with relief.

Was that so hard?

Yes, now change my name!

I dunno, I kinda like it now….

That's not fair! I answered your question! You better change it! This isn't fair.

Hmmmm…alright, alright! She laughed, sending the message to stop the barrage of texts that was distracting her. There, officially Mr. A in my phone.

Good, that's the way it should be! Anyway, shouldn't you be sleeping?

Shouldn't you be paying attention to class?

…yes…I was worried ok?

I know, I know. I was just teasing you, sorry. I was just catching up on classwork myself. I'm almost done…I think I'll take a nap as soon as I finish.

You better or I'll…I won't tell you who I really am. She raised a brow at the threat and found herself smiling at the concern from this mystery classmate. Whoever it was, she was grateful for the companionship.

I will, I'll let you get back to class now. Thanks for texting me Mr. A. Have a great rest of the day. She sent and put her phone away as she refocused on her work.

Though it does take some time, she managed to finish in a good amount of time and curled up for a much needed nap as she said she would. The mental exercise definitely wore her already fatigued body a little more than she anticipated. She was woken by some sounds in her room, making out her father with bleary eyes before she was succumbed by sleep once more and his gentle patting to rest. When she woke again, there was warm porridge on her bedside along with tea. Smiling, she carefully brought the food over and began to eat as she glanced through the messages and pictures sent from her classmates. The last message she received ends up being from Mr. A.

You better be sleeping!

Checking up on me without being able to check? That's sweet! She smiled as she ate. Yes teacher, I did. I just woke up.

Good! How are you feeling?

Definitely better, my dad made me some porridge and stopped by during lunch. I fell back asleep though after seeing it was him. I feel bad.

Why?

I mean he had to come home from work to check on me and cook me food. On assignments before I came here, I used to try and stay out of his way as much as possible.

He probably hated that you know…I mean you're his only kid right? Only family and his responsibility…and you don't feel you can lean on him. He probably feels guilty too if he knows how you think.

I never thought of it like that before…. She frowned at her phone once more. Had she made her father feel lonely by doing what she thought was the best help for him. I didn't mean to do that though….

I'm sure he knows that…but why not try and lean on him now? I'm sure he'd love it and you'll end up liking it too. I mean having your mom or dad care for you when you need someone the most is really comforting. When my dad was around, he'd sleep on the floor by me or my brother when we were sick.

Was? That's so sweet…uhm was?

He passed away…a few years ago, in an accident.

Oh, I'm sorry. You don't have to tell me about it if you're not comfortable with it. I mean it's definitely awkward enough to talk about that kind of stuff in person, let one via text like this! But I get what it's like to an extent…my mom isn't in my life. She walked out on my dad after giving birth to me.

You don't have to tell me about it…but thanks.

No need to thank me, but you're welcome. School is still going on from the time on the clock. I'll leave you to your lessons. Thanks for the company. Hopefully I'll be back soon.

Yeah…you better, I'll be waiting.

Closing her phone, she looked at her clock once more. She had finished her school work and was not tired enough to nap again. Feeling restless, she slowly washed up and got dressed in warm clothing with a cough mask on her face. She had a slight craving for something sweet and knew there was nothing at home.

I'm sure they wouldn't care if I ran to the market real quick. It isn't that far…plus they're both busy and won't be home until later. She thought as she locked the door behind her and headed off. Nothing bad could possibly happen.