To Forgive or Not To Forgive. OMORI (Sunburn)

Part 14: Last Message

I don't own Omori.

Tonight was once a happy reunion with friends, but now it came crashing down. Just like four years ago, another death has struck Sunny. This time, it was Sunny's mom who died in a hospital after getting into a car accident while trying to get Sunny. Once again, Sunny felt alone and helpless. However, this time he isn't alone. He has friends who will be with him. Now, Sunny has someone who watches over him when times are tough and when hope seems lost.

"Shh. Let it all out Sunny." Aubrey whispers as she holds a sobbing Sunny in her arms. "I'm here for you."

Sunny nods as his weeping dies down a bit. Hero has recovered not too long ago. Kim is currently comforting Basil as he also feels bad about not answering the phone for when it was needed. Eventually the sorrow dies down somewhat and the group is left lost in their thoughts. Hero moves to the living room to sit on the couch while Basil and Kim sit in the kitchen area. Aubrey and Sunny are still on the floor holding on to each other.

"I'm going to go." Kim said. "You guys need some time alone."

Aubrey nods in response to Kim. Kim gives Aubrey a small hug before making her way back to the front door.

"I'll walk you out." Basil said.

Kim nods in response. Neither talked to each other or even gave each other a look or reassurance. Once they were at the front door, Basil opened the door slowly.

"I'm sorry for the loss." Kim said. "I'm sorry I couldn't be of help."

"It's fine." Basil reassures. "We're...used to this."

That last sentence left a bad taste in Kim's mouth, but she can't help but agree with the boy after understanding the group's history. Kim nods and waves goodbye and Basil closes the door behind him. When he met the three back, they were all sitting in the living room. Hero was on the couch contemplating, but looked fine. Aubrey is holding Sunny in her arms trying to comfort him. Sunny seems to be free from his tears, but it's obvious that there is still emotional stress hanging.

"I'm fine Basil." Sunny reassures me. "Just need to take it in."

Basil sits next to Sunny and Aubrey and takes a deep breath as he leans back into the sofa.

"Hey guys, some people will come by later." Sunny said. "I think they're people from the police or hospital or something like that."

"Do you want us to stay?" Hero asks Sunny.

Sunny slowly nods and takes a sip of water from the mug he was given. Sunny tries to keep a cool head and takes the time to recollect on what is taking place. His mother wasn't one for taking things in her own hands. At least not since Mari's death, so her coming to faraway was a surprise. Due to her death, what will happen to him? The house is already sold and he can't really live in the city on his own. He's never been there before and his mom has planned on showing him the layout. At least, that was her plan from the voicemails in the past. The movers haven't taken the remaining things since no one was home and so everything is left as is. Aubrey, Hero and Basil listened to the message and so they understood the situation in full. Hero called Kel informing him of what happened and asked him to watch over Sally in the meantime for which Kel hesitantly agreed.

"Sunny, please don't stress." Aubrey whispers. "I know that's hard to do, but let's calm down and wait to see what those people will say."

Sunny nods in agreement and so the four wait in silence.

~10 minutes later...

Knock Knock Knock

"That must be them." Sunny said as he headed for the door.