Unfaithful

Is Being On The Run Really The Best Time To Flirt?

   I squint at the grey-green eyes staring down at me, shining in the moonlight. I'm sure if I moved just a little bit upwards I'd smack my head against his. 

   "Get off, you great big load." I grumble good-naturedly. 

   He tilts his head to the side. "Normally I'd fight anyone against that if I had them in this position but you're right; we've got to go. Hurry and dress." He instructs, pushing himself off of me. 

   I sit up, winching when I hear my back crack, stretching my arms over my head. "What kind of clothes do I put on?" I ask, watching Komaeda grab my bag and start stuffing some of my things into it. 

   "Dark clothes. As dark as your soul." Is his answer. 

   "Hey!" I squeak but never less hurry to get changed. We don't have much time, after all.

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   The fluffy-haired boy slings a bag over his shoulder, having chucked the other bag of my things at me. "Let's get going, Hajime. Sonia and Chiaki are going to meet us at the cell. If all goes well we should be at Shuichi's by daybreak-which shouldn't be hard considering Sonia and I do it all of the time."

   "Still, I'm worried," I admit, "I really think we're going to get caught. Is this really the most wise decision? Everyone's going to be really mad. This is going to tear our lands apart."

   Komaeda rolls his eyes. "Are you coming or not?"

    ". . .Yeah, sure why not."

   I pick up my bag and together we head for the door.

   Everyone seems to still be asleep as per usual, servants, guards, and all. Well, I'm certain there's got to be some guards awake somewhere. They really should up the security here; it's all too easy to get in and out. 

   We make it to the dudgeon in record time. It must be because we're all antsy and eager to get out. 

   Nagito strikes a match and lights the candle. I clutch onto his sleeve and we're moving rapidly down the hall, the heavy door slamming shut behind us. 

   Heading down the passage I still couldn't help but wonder if this is really the right decision. Is it too late to back out now? Maybe we should reconsider. 

   "Come on." Nagito urges, as we begin moving between the empty cells. I know we get to the end when I nearly collide with Chiaki.

   Chiaki is dressed in many layers with a bag slung over her shoulder and is fiddling with her snowflake-charm bracelet from the village. Sonia is dressed similarly but her gift from the village is nowhere in sight. Not that I mind that much of course. 

   "Well, it is about time! I was not sure if you two were really going to come." Sonia scolds.

   Nagito smiles easily. "My apologies, cousin, but Hajime was being quite the lazeball."

   "The what?!" 

   "Alright. Those two friends of yours have got to be up awaiting us now. . .right? Then let's get moving." Chiaki yawns, swaying slightly on her feet before stumbling forward, only to be caught by Sonia.

   "Oh dear, you should have gotten more sleep, Chia-chan! Now I must carry you!" She exclaims, tightening her arms around Chiaki.

   "No. . .that won't be necessary. . ." Chiaki murmurs but her eyes are already closing. Sonia merely rolls her eyes affectionately before moving under her to scoop her up bridal style. Chiaki in turn nuzzles her head into Sonia's chest, letting out a contented sigh.