The sun began to rise and both of us knew that meant that another day was beginning. I sighed and put my arm over my eyes not wanting to see the sun rise.

"Kichi?" Shuichi asked, looking over at me placing his hand on my arm. I smiled at the gesture and slowly moved my arm down so I could see his eyes.

"Yeah..." I whispered feeling a groan come from my throat. Shuichi looked like he didn't believe me and honestly I didn't either. He didn't say anything as his arm slowly moved to my own. Our skin slowly collided as his face moved to form a smile. It was a calming smile. Calming my body, mind, and soul.

"It's ok if you aren't," He whispered coaxing my mind to fall asleep again, but I was too afraid of sleeping because of what happened only a long moment ago...

"Because it's ok to not be ok," He said again gently kissing the palm of my hand before he smiled again. I could feel his smile against my hand and it made me smile as well. The best thing about his smile is that it is contagious. Anyone who has seen him smile knows this fact and I'm absolutely in love with his smile.

"Y-yeah," I stuttered feeling his other hand move to my back. His fingers slowly traced at the back of my neck making me shiver and shudder under his touch. My body craves for his touch and just for him and because of all the events that took place before, the worry that was forced on my shoulders, made me need his affection even more. Because I was worried that maybe- I shouldn't be thinking like that...he is right beside me now, so I need to just enjoy this moment as we are in it. Not worrying about future or past events, making this calm moment one full of worry because of the thoughts of yesterday...or even the thoughts of today.

"You were worried about me weren't you," He whispered into my ear moving closer to me. His arms moved around my shoulders as he pulled me on top of him. I blushed a little bit at the new position...but was too focused on the calmness of his touch and the sensations it was sending through me.

"Hmm..." I hummed letting that be my response to him. He just breathed into my ear making me shiver more from the added sensation. He was rubbing my back and holding me close to his chest. It rose and fell as he breathed, and honestly it was one of the best feelings in the world. It told me that he was here, and he was alive.

"I'm sorry for making you worry...but know I'm here now, and I'm not going to leave your side." He said in the same unfairly attractive and calming voice. I wanted to glare at him for using the voice he knew would make me tired. After a few moments of me trying to be angry at him, and failing terribly, I just let my eyes flutter closed.

"I love you more than anything baby," He said, making me feel more at peace. I finally let myself get some much needed rest and I could tell he did the same. I was a little worried because we were alone outside, wait, actually Maki and Kaito should be outside as well, so we should be ok...okay, now I can rest then.

...

"Maki Roll!" Kaito called out to me and I sighed feeling my cheeks heat up. Goddamnit...why is he able to do this to me. I huffed and pushed my hair behind my shoulders before going to meet up with him in the courtyard as he asked me before. This was before Shuichi went missing for a moment and Kokichi came to me with a face I have never seen him make before. Honest and pure fear, afraid for Shuichi's life. Honestly, I would be the same way about Kaito...sure he is an idiot...but he is able to make me feel something I can't describe. And I don;t want to find out what it is...because I don't want him to think he has to feel the same about me.

"Kaito..." I sighed sitting next to him in the grass. I felt a little calmer because of him being next to me, but also because we were able to find Shuichi...and I'm positive Kokichi is there to take care of him so he should be in good hands.

"You made it! Do you feel like talking about the meeting today?" He asked bluntly looking at me with that stupid look on his face. I turned my face away for a moment so I would be able to calm down my blush before facing him.

"I think we should keep it discrete..." I said again, keeping my voice low. He gave me a nod before smiling and looking at the stars.

"You know the stars are always so beautiful, and I know one day I will be able to see them up close!" He said in his usual enthusiastic tone. He was already laying down on the grass, so I let myself do the same. I heard people walking behind us and looked up to see Shuichi and Kokichi walking out of the dorms. I was about to call out to them before Kaito put a hand on my shoulder.

"We should give them their moment...sure this whole mastermind deal is crazy...but I'm sure that they both just need a moment alone." Kaito said, making me a little surprised. He hated Kokichi more than any of us, sure I wanted to kill the little brat...but that was before I saw that there was a lot more to him than just being a lying brat.

I gave him a slow not before returning to where I was before. Kaito has really been supportive of the two of them being together. I know how possessive he can be of his friends...and I was actually worried he and Kokichi would have gotten in a fight at his point, but he is being really courteous and kind. Which, is not a common trait for an idiot...god this dude can be dumb sometimes. My mind wondered to the last time I tried to tell him about the feelings I have for him...and he was too stupid to notice that I was talking about my feelings for him--he thought I had a crush on Shuichi...and honestly that made me not want to talk to him for the rest of that day...

Slowly the sun started to rise as the two of us sat there in silence. What also surprised me is that he didn't say anything. I was glancing over at him every now and again and he just looked at the stars and smiled. His smile made my heart race and honestly I didn't know how to deal with this feeling. Our eyes met once or twice and I got flustered and turned away...because I can't look at him for long periods of time without blushing...and I absolutely hate it.

DIng Dong

Bing Bong

The morning announcement went off after a few more moments passed. I looked over at the closest monitor and saw Monokuma on the screen.

"Heyo Ultimates! You better get to the gym because there is a special surprise for you!!" He yelled before the monitor shut off. I got up before Kaito even moved to get up. I sighed to myself and held out a hand to him.

"We should get going." I said before he grabbed my hand.

"You're right! Thank you for the lift!" He said with a smile making my brain haywire again. When he stood up and stretched the both of us made our way to the gym.

...

We heard the morning announcement go off before I slowly opened my eyes to see Maki standing beside the both of us with Kaito standing next to her.

"Heya Kokichi! We need to go to the gym so we came to get the two of you!" He said in his loud voice. It made me flinch a bit before I remembered the both of us are in our pajamas.

"Yeah, we will be there after the both of us get changed," I responded.

"Alrighty! Maki Roll and I will be on our way then!" He said before going to walk to the gym with Maki by his side. RIght~ Maki has a soft spot for the astronaut~ I need to give her hell for that sometime~

"Shu...you need to get up love~" I cooed before he slowly opened his eyes.

"Oh, hey..." He said with a tired smile. I smiled at him and gently kissed his lips before getting off of him.

"We need to get changed so we can head to the gym," I said before he slowly joined me. He gave me a nod and slowly moved towards his dorm room. I giggled a bit at how tired he was and let my arms wrap around his arm.

"We should get changed quickly then..." He sighed opening the door. I could tell he still needed more sleep...but sadly that wasn't something we could have at the moment.

"Yeah," I said, getting changed quickly. This was before I moved over to him to make sure he was able to change. He was still in pain because of his injuries and probably needed more rest to soothe the pain...but again, we don't have that luxury...

"It's ok baby, I'm right here," I whispered to him as he flinched again. I felt bad that he was the one in pain...but knew he would feel the same way if it was me.

"Gck..." He groaned before he stood up and took my hand a little forcefully. I could tell he was still in pain and that's why he is a little more impatient and forceful.

"Let's get going then..." I whispered before we made our way to the gym.

When we got to the gym I felt my eyes widen...what the-

"Welcome to your eternal hell!" Tsumugi yelled over Gonta's corpse...his eyes were still open in fear as there was a scratch wound in his stomach and neck. Shuichi cried out just as Himiko did moments before. Why did she kill him?! I felt my stomach clench...I'm going to be sick...

-So today I was told once again that gay marriage is wrong and that being gay is unacceptable by some missionaries that came to teach my family...and honestly I hate myself for being incompitient at being the daughter my parents must have wanted...anyway, know that you are valid and you do matter! Stay safe! Thank you all so much for reading!!

Also, We made it to 100k reads! Thank you all so much! There has only been one vote for what the prize should be...so I will be giving a flashforward in my oneshots book tomorrow!! Thank you all again!-

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