Having a lot of time until I have to be at school, I walk over next door and let myself in. I don't want anyone dying, after all…
Memories flash in my head, and I can almost hear Markiplier's played-up screaming at the sight of Sayori's death.
I don't think I want to see that firsthand.
I knock on the door to Sayori's room. There's no response. I open the door to Sayori's sleeping body. She looks so peaceful, but I have to do this.
"Sayori… Sleepyhead." I try to give off that childhood friend type of vibe.
I throw a pillow at her. Childhood friend vibe, I promise.
"Hah…" Sayori manages a giggle. "Xavier, what are you doing here?"
"Just wanted to make sure you were up."
"Oh, thanks! You really didn't have to." She smiles.
"Also… Sayori…"
"Yes, Xavier?"
"I think we need to talk about something."
"Yeah? What is it?" She asks innocently, still waking up.
"It's about your depression."
She gasps, quickly becoming fully awake at the shock
"H-how? I tried so hard to keep it from you… You were the last person I wanted to know!" Sayori begins to tear up.
"Listen… You've always been a great friend to me, Sayori. This doesn't change that one bit."
Well, if I'm gonna be stuck here forever, I may as well help where I can.
This is my world now.
I turn my focus toward Sayori. She's in tears. Her head slams onto my shoulder.
"Sayori… It's okay." I gently pat the back of her head as she sobs into my uniform.
"B… But… Do-don't you…" She weeps with sniffles in between her words. "Aren't I a b-b-burden? What… What benefit do I give to this planet? What good have I ever done for you?"
"C'mon, Sayori. You know that's not true." I reply reassuringly. "You're my best friend. I wouldn't trade you for anything."
"Sniff…" Mucus droops out of her nose as she cries.
I turn to a full-on hug now. She immediately hugs back with compassion.
Even though I've only been here for a few days, I still feel a lifelong bond with Sayori. Memories of me and Sayori spending time together.
That's not me… That didn't happen…
Nevertheless, I cherish these sweet memories of Sayori as I enjoy a hug with her.
I've realized something.
Life here is better than my life in the real world.
I don't have to worry about money, work, friendships.
I've got everything now.
I was barely getting by before. Barely getting by with my old life. But now I have everything I've ever wanted.
Before I was mad at whoever threw me here.
But now all I can do is appreciate them.
Thank you!
Suddenly, an unwelcome thought comes into my head. A foreign thought.
You're welcome.
I don't think I've ever been happier.
"Let's start walking, Sayori." I say proudly.
"Okay!" She can sense my newfound happiness and follows suit.
We walk out the door.
Together.
Off to the start of my new life.