Masked Hope (Nagito x Fem!Reader)

Evening Event (Daily Life Part 6)

When I started to regain consciousness, I could feel strands of my hair being played with. It was. . . oddly relaxing, so I let it continue for a few more minutes before moving. My eyes fluttered open and I was greeted by Nagito's greenly tinted grey eyes staring calmly at my own. I felt my cheeks get a little warm from how close he was, but I didn't move away.

"What. . . time is it?" I asked drowsily, noticing that there was no light coming through the windows.

"Monokuma just made an announcement about five minutes ago." He answered. "I was going to wake you. . .but you just looked so peaceful I couldn't bring myself to do it."

"Only five minutes?" I quietly repeated. "Eh!? I-I slept for that long. . .?"

"Mhm. You can stay here for the rest of the night if you want. But, Monokuma said that he wanted everyone to gather at Jabberwock Park." He recalled.

I thought for a moment before answering. "I might as well go. . . He might explain that timer."

"Alright then, shall we?" He stood up and came around to my side of the bed, extending his hand before blushing and taking it back.

I stood as well, going up to the door and letting in the refreshing night air as I opened it. I shivered a little as I stepped out, forgetting that it got rather cold at night even on this tropical island.

"Are you cold? You can take my hoodie if you want." Nagito offered, noticing my shiver.

"No, I'm fine." I declined. "Besides, if I took it, you'd probably be freezing."

"Are you sure. . .?"

"Mhm!"

We kept walking until we were just outside the hotel site. Once we got there, I heard footsteps behind us and turned around to see Hajime practically following us.

"Ah, Hajime. . . You're going too?" I questioned.

He got closer and sighed. "I was just about to go to bed when the announcement came on. I was thinking about not going at all, but then I remembered that we're not allowed to defy Monokuma so I made my way out here where I saw you guys."

"Oh yeah. . . I forgot about that rule." I commented.

"That reminds me, what were you doing in Nagito's cabin this late at night?" Hajime asked, putting a hand to his chin.

I felt my cheeks heat up at his phrasing.

"We were just talking." Nagito saved me. "We heard the announcement and started making our way out."

"Oh. . . Well, we should probably get going then." Hajime suggested.

I nodded and we all made our way to the bridge and later the park. Once we arrived, I remembered the small orange bottle still in my pocket.

"You go ahead Hajime, I just need to talk to Nagito for a moment." I waved Hajime toward the park and pulled Nagito to the side by some bushes.

"What is it. . .?" He asked with concern lacing his voice.

"I'm going to show you because I trust you, okay. . .?" I confirmed.

"O-Okay?" He answered hesitantly. "Show me what, exactly. . .?"

I slowly removed the pill bottle from my pocket, covering it with my hand while looking both ways along the path to make sure no one was near. Just my luck that Peko was coming up behind me.

"What are you two doing. . .?" She asked. "There's no point in chatting while everyone is waiting for us. Let's go."

I sighed and put the bottle back in my pocket. "I'll just show you after, then. . ." I assured.