"w-why didn't you tell m-me..." i whispered, holding his hand, but san just shook his head, flashing a lazy smile.

"i didn't want to worry you... i got bitten whilst helping the students get out of the school." he ran his thumb slowly over my knuckles.

"i'll get better, i promise. please... let mum and dad know i'm heading to the hospital."

i shakily nodded, pulling out my phone. "of -- of course san..."