Living with the Asahinas

When They Comfort Me

A small little chapter. I'm doing better now. I just feel a little empty.

Masaomi: Masa-nii....
What is it? Your eyes are red... What happened?
A close relative died..... *Cries*
Joske... *Hugs me tightly* I'm so sorry...
*Cries* Masa-nii..... *Holds on to him tightly*
Shh, let it all out... *Strokes my hair* I'll be here to support you. *Kisses my forehead*

Ukyou: Is something wrong, Joske? You've been a little quiet.
Ukyou-nii..... *Breaks down crying*
Oh, dear. *Sits down with me and hugs me gently* What's wrong?
My grandma's sister died... *Cries*
Oh, Joske... I am so sorry to hear that.. *Rubs my back*
*Hugs him tightly, continuing to cry*
Shh, it's okay. You'll get through this. I know you will. You're strong and beautiful. *Kisses my head*

Kaname: What are you doing, Joske-chan?
I'm having a quiet moment..... A close relative died.....
I am so sorry for your loss.. I wish there was something I could do to take away your grief.
It's okay, I'll get through it eventually... I hope....
You will because you're strong. Nothing lasts forever.
Kana-nii..... I'm not good at praying.... Nor am I religious to begin with.... C-could you-..... Could you pray for my relative?... *Tears up*
Of course. *Sits down next to me and starts praying with me*

Hikaru: What's wrong, sweetie? You've been quiet all day.
I'm..... not doing too well...
Oh, no. Has something happened?
My grandma's sister died....
Oh, sweetie... Come here. *Hugs me tightly* I'm so sorry.
*Tears up and hugs back*
You can cry it all out if you need to. I'm here for you and I will support you.
Thank you, Hika-nii.... *Cries softly*
There, there, shh. It's okay. You'll get through this. You're strong. *Strokes my hair*

Tsubaki: Ne, Joske-tan, wanna come with me to the store? We can take some coffee on the go.
No thank you.... I don't really feel like drinking coffee....
Huh? Why? You love coffee. You drink it all the time.
I'm not...... in the best mood right now....
Has something happened?
A close relative died...
Joske... *Hugs me tightly* I'm so sorry, I didn't know.
It's okay.... I've cried out most of it already...
Is there anything I can do?
No..... Except.... Could you hold me a little?....
Of course. *Holds me and strokes my hair* Take as long as you need.
Thank you... You know... Coffee actually does sound nice.

Azusa: Joske? Is everything okay?
Hm?.. Yeah, I'm okay..
You don't usually drink. Especially not red wine.
I know... I'm just taking a glass in memory of a close relative.... She died...
I'm so sorry to hear that.... You must be feeling very down.
Not really.... I was bracing myself when I got the news... but.... it didn't hit me too hard... I'll get over it eventually...
*Nods* You're very strong. If you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, then you can come to me.
Thank you, Azu-nii... I appreciate it..
You're welcome. So... What's the red wine for?
My relative... She loved wine. Red wine specifically. Every christmas she would bring a new flavour she'd found. She knew a lot about different wines.... So I thought I would take a quiet moment while drinking a glass.
That's really sweet of you to do. *Smiles lightly* Can I join you?
Go ahead... I could use a little company.

Natsume: *Plays some games*
.....
*Looks over at me then back at his game* Is something bothering you?
No..... I'm okay....
*Pauses his game and turns to me* You've been quiet all day. It's okay if you don't want to tell me, but it's a little worrying. Also it would help me if I know what you're feeling.
..... A close relative died....
Oh... I see.. I'm sorry for your loss. How are you feeling?
Empty.... Lost.... Confused..
That's understandable. It's not easy to deal with or accept. Anything I could do to help?
..... Could you hold me for awhile?...
Of course. Come here. *Hugs me tightly*
*Hugs back and cries softly*
*Rubs my back and let's me cry it out*

Louis: Joske-chan... Are you praying?..
I-I am... My grandma's sister died...
I'm so sorry to hear that... Mind if I sit next to you?...
Go ahead...
*Sits down next to me* Need a shoulder to cry on?...
*Hugs him tightly and tears up*
*Hugs back* You can let it out... I'll support you until you feel better... You take all the time you need...
T-thank you, Louis-nii.... *Cries*
*Pats my head and let's a few tears roll*

Subaru: *Comes home from practice and walks past my room*
*Crying*
*Stops and listens before knocking on the door* H-hey... It's me. Is everything alright?
*Wipes my eyes* Y-yeah.... I'm fine...
*Walks in* I-I heard you crying...
It's nothing... I'm okay....
Look.... You don't have to tell me, b-but I don't want to see you sad...
Suba-nii... *Sniffles*
*Sits down on my bed quietly*
M-my grandma's sister died..
I'm sorry.... That's tough...
I'll be okay..... Eventually....
.... Y-you want a hug?... *Blushes lightly*
*Hugs him tightly and cries softly*
*Holds me while blushing lightly*

Iori: You don't usually come out to the garden.
Iori-nii.... You were here...
You've been crying.. Mind telling me what's wrong?
My grandma's sister died.... *Sniffles*
I'm so sorry... Do you need a moment to yourself?
No.... I've cried out most of it... I just feel empty and lost...
I understand. *Sits down next to me* I've lost someone dear as well..
Your girlfriend?...
*Nods* Yes.
*Hugs him tightly*
*Hugs back* I understand your grief.. I just want you to know that I'm here for you.
Thank you, Iori-nii... *Sniffles* I'm here for you as well.
Thank you. *Smiles lightly*

Yusuke: Hey... You weren't in school today. What's up?
A close relative died....
Oh...... I'm sorry....
It's fine....
You need to cry or something?... *Unsure on what to do or say*
No.... I'm okay.... I just feel so.... empty..
*Sits down and holds my hand* I'm here for you.... alright? If you want to talk o-or if you need to cry then I'm here.
Thank you, Yusuke.... *Smiles lightly*

Fuuto: What are you sniffling for?
A close relative died... I'm having a quiet moment for her and trying to find something of hers I could carry on... She loved to travel, maybe I could start travelling more. I have some friends who like to travel and take road trips, I could go with them sometime.
*Sits down next to me quietly*
What are you doing?..
Having a quiet moment.
You don't have to do that... This is my grief..
I want to, okay? *Holds my hand*
*Cries softly* Thank you, Fuuto...

Wataru: Joske-nee, why are you crying?
Wataru... *Wipes my eyes* I-I lost a close relative.
What happened?
She died in her sleep... at the hospital... She's been sick for awhile... *Cries softly*
*Hugs me tightly* Onee-chan....
*Hugs back and cries*
*Pats my back* I'll hug you until you feel happy again! *Smiles*