Virus

Tender Rainclouds

~Day 4~

"Oh hi Yuri!" Sayori greets me cheerfully once she notices me. "Hello Sayori. U-um... Could we talk? A-alone?" Sayori looks curious. "OK, Yuri!" Sayori answers me eagerly. Why does such a sweet girl have to feel such pain? I return to my room with Sayori. I shut the door again so no one overhears us. When Sayori sees my expression, her smile fades into a look of concern. "Yuri...? Is everything okay?" "I-I..." Why is this so hard? "I'm so sorry f-for what's been going on." Sayori looks confused. "What are you talking about Yuri? Everything's fine-" her expression darkens when she spots the poem in my hand. "My folder... I wasn't planning on sharing that." I hug Sayori who immediately clings on to me. "I won't force you to talk about it Sayori, but just know that I'm here." We sit on my bed with my arm around Sayori. Sayori rests her head against me. Why did that make me blush?

Sayori starts crying. "I was so careless..." "What do you mean Sayori?" "If you hadn't found that poem you wouldn't have to worry about me!" Sayori replies raising her voice. "S-Sayori, I'm only concerned because I care about you." I stroke her hair gently hoping to calm her. "I just keep messing up, I can never be good enough." "Sayori that's not true. You are so much better than what you give yourself credit for." Sayori shakes her head. "I could never be as good as you or Monika or Calina. You guys are all amazing!" Does she really think so poorly of herself? I thought I was the only one. "Sayori, no one is perfect. I can't speak for Monika or Calina, but there are certainly problems I have that make me imperfect." Sayori looks up at me worried. "Wh-what do you mean Yuri?" Sayori asks sounding confused. "Sayori I don't think now is a good time to discuss my problems." 

I doubt her knowing her friend handles her problems as unhealthy as I do would help. "I'll only tell you what's going on if you tell me." I guess I have no choice. Maybe she will trust me more if I'm willing to open up. "O-ok.. b-but you first." I manage to get out. "I've been depressed for most of my life... At first it was a tiny little raincloud but it kept getting worse. The voices in my head keep telling me I'm not good enough to be here. It got hard for me to get out of bed many days, but I didn't want to bother anyone." This poor girl... "So, I'm the only one who knows? What about your parents or Calina?" "Our father wasn't that involved, Our Mom was always struggling to keep up with raising two children alone. I told Calina about the rainclouds when we were younger, but when she started growing distant from everyone I didn't want to burden her." I hug Sayori tightly. "Maybe you should talk with her when you feel ready." I tell her. "Could you be with me when I talk to her?" She wants me involved? She trusts me this much? "Of course Sayori."

"Ok, your turn." I got myself trapped into this. Where do I even start? "Sayori, promise me one thing." I say to her. Sayori looks at me. "What is it Yuri?" I take a deep breath. "D-Don't make the same mistakes I did. Please, don't ever hurt yourself." Sayori attempts to calm me by putting her hand near my wrist. I jerk back slightly in pain. "Yuri..." Sayori is now the one who hugs me. I hear her muffled sobs as she buries her head into me. 

"How long?" She asks looking back up at me, her voice almost a whisper. "Y-years... I should have gotten help or talked to someone sooner." Somehow admitting my problem to Sayori has helped me feel better. I gently dry Sayori's tears. "Don't put yourself through this kind of pain Sayori, but even if it gets bad please talk to me. I love you too much to see you repeat my actions." When Sayori blushes I realize I just confessed to her. Yuri, you couldn't have picked a worse time. "I-I... I didn't mean..." I'm hopeless. "Yuri it's okay..." Sayori's voice snaps me out of my negative thoughts. "Huh?" "I love you too!" Sayori says this smiling. I blush in response.

(Calina's pov)
Warning: To keep enough of Miu Iruma's personality there is some slight mature language (RIP everyone else's sanity)

I'm very glad this car has seat belts with how fast Osoro drives. I highly doubt she passed her driver's test before the virus arrived. I can't help but wonder how many ties she got pulled over. At least she's driving fast enough to kill any zombies in the way. 

Meanwhile, Toko and Miu managed to get into a fight in the back seat. "Taco, I'm afraid you just don't have the intellect to understand my talent." Miu says to Toko. "L-look who's talking! At least I have self respect to n-not dress like a hooker!" Toko replies clearly trying to insult Miu back. "You trying to start some shit!?" Miu asks angrily. Osoro suddenly slams on the brakes and glares back at them. The sudden stop throws me forward. 

 "Cut it out guys!" Osoro yells irritated at Toko and Miu. "Why should I listen to you!? You should focus on driving better." Toko replies snapping at Osoro. Oh no, I really don't want us fighting. Especially not outside with just a car to protect us. To help keep Miu and Toko from fighting, me and Nagito, that weird guy from the store, switch places. Toko and Miu are now on opposite sides of the car with Komaru next to Toko and me next to Miu. 

"Can you two please try to get along?" Komaru asks Toko and Miu. "Fine.... Uh Miu, what is your experience in relationships?" OK, this may go well. "Don'tcha know me and balls are the best of friends!" Oh please no. "Th-that's not what I meant!" Toko yells at Miu. "You don't know how to win boys or girls hearts do you?" Miu asks. "D-do I even want to know?" Toko asks unenthusiastically. "My milkshake brings all the boys in the yard!" Much to mine, Toko's and Komaru's embarrassment Miu proceeds to sing. Osoro snickers a little. She wasn't kidding. I may need to ask Muja if we have a sedative or something that will shut Miu up. "After my entire life I finally found it, a fragment of hope." Nagito comments. Nagito is a very weird guy.

We all manage to arrive in one piece. I quickly clean the blood off of me and change into some clean clothes. I put the clothing in our washer before checking on how everyone's getting along. Almost everyone turns out to be in the living room. Komaru and Natsuki are discussing different manga. Jayden attempts to have a normal conversation with Nagito. Miu is managing to behave herself for now as her Toko and Monika talk. Meanwhile Osoro keeps to herself. 

Suddenly Ayano rushes to hug me, sending us both onto the floor, Ayano landing on top of me. "Wow,I missed you too Ayano." I say giggling. She hugs me tightly. "I didn't know you had a girlfriend Calina." Osoro comments. Oh yeah, I was so caught off guard I forgot there was a room full of people. Me and Ayano sit up. "Oh I forgot. Ayano, that's my friend Osoro from Middle School." I explained.  "Oooh, I never expected you to be so kinky!" Miu is back to her usual behavior. I'm so tempted to have Ayano make her shut up. "Miu I swear, one more time and I'll show you my fighting skills!" I yell angrily. "Eeeeeee!" I didn't mean to startle her that much. "I-I'll be in my room. " I say and leave quickly so no one can bother me. I need some time alone.

When I get to my door I notice that it's shut. Hmmm. Did I shut it, or is someone in there? I gently open the door. I see Sayori and Yuri. "Aaaah Calina! I-I thought you weren't home!" Why was Yuri so caught off guard when I entered my own room? "Uhm... sorry? I just got home." Sayori hugs me before returning to Yuri. "Hey Yuri, we could have Calina check on your wrists." Sayori suddenly says to Yuri. "Did something happen Yuri?" I ask not wanting to make an assumption on what Sayori just mentioned. "I-I....." Yuri looks down nervously. "If you don't feel comfortable telling me it's ok." I say to try to calm her. "Yuri it's ok... You told me earlier." Sayori adds hugging Yuri. "S-Sayori, could you t-tell her? I just can't on my own." Sayori then tells me that Yuri has been struggling with hurting herself. Apparently Yuri had just told Sayori while I was gone. "There's also something I need to tell you Callie. After you help Yuri that is." As I sneak downstairs to grab some first aid supplies I process what I was just told. How did I not see how much pain Yuri was in?

I return to my room and examine Yuri. It's obviously painful for her when I carefully disinfect the deep cuts. Due to how many cuts are there I had to use some gauze wrap to protect them. "If you ever need someone to talk to about this, I'm always here." I tell her once I'm done. Yuri simply nods her head. I then remember Sayori needed to tell me something. "Sayori, what did you need to tell me?" I ask her. Sayori looks to Yuri who in return gives a reassuring nod. "You know how I told you about the little rainclouds?" Sayori asks me. "Well... they didn't stay little." Yuri and Sayori explain the conversation prior to when I entered the room. "I-I'm scared of the mean rainclouds!" Sayori says crying. I hug my sister tightly. "I'm so sorry Sayori, I should have been here for you. I'm so glad you told me and Yuri." Yuri puts a reassuring hand on Sayori. The three of us stay like this until Sayori manages to stop crying.