Estuko entered her first year at Hyakkaou Private Academy with her two best friends, Tsuzura and Rei. She was hoping to fly under the radar and only gamble when absolutely necessary. Especially after her two best friends became house pets- part of t...
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REI NEVER STRUCK me as the type of person who'd tried to kill themselves. I know that it may sound bad, but she just didn't fit the profile. She was always laughing and smiling. Yes, she could be quiet at times but still.
I arrived at the hospital not long after I had received the phone call. When I walk in, Rei's mom is in the waiting room.
"Estuko! It's so great to see you. Come here." she says and opens her arms. She hugs me tightly and then leads me to the elevator.
She presses the fourth floor and we stand in silence. It was silent the entire way to Rei's room.
When I see Rei laying in the bed with bandages on her wrists I break down. She was fast asleep with her arms cuffed down.
"They had to give her something to calm down." She said and I nod my head at her. She gestures at a chair and I go over and sit down in it. It's right by the bed and I move my hand into hers.
"Have you told Tsuzura?"
"No."
"I tried calling her but she didn't pick up."
"She's been pretty busy recently."
"Understandable. Especially with the start of the school year." She walks over to me "I really do appreciate you coming here, Eskuto. More than you'll ever know."
"I'll always be there for Rei." She smiles tiredly at me "how about you go home and change into some new clothes and get some food? I'll stay here with her." I say, gesturing over to Rei.
She nods her head at me before going over and kissing Rei on the head "I'll be back soon."
"Take your time." When she leaves I turn to Rei. "Oh, Rei. Why would you do something like this?" she didn't respond. She couldn't. She was fast asleep, after all.
I sat with her for what seemed to be hours. She had woken up for a little but was put back to sleep when she had a meltdown. She obviously wasn't doing well and I was stupid and selfish not to notice. What kind of friend am I? A shitty one that's for sure.
Come to think of it, I was also pissed at Tsuzura. I've been messaging her the entire time I've been here and she has yet to answer. She's probably somewhere kissing Mary's ass. I roll my eyes at the thought of that.
Rei's mom comes back within two hours.
"We're going to be sending her away to a mental institution to get her help." Is the first thing she says to me when she returns. She looks nauseous as she tells me but she obviously think it's for the best.
"Whatever will keep her safe and get her help." I say with a smile. Trying to make her feel a tiny bit better about having to send her daughter away. She gives me a tired smile and nods.
"The ambulance is going to transport her there. Her intake is later today so this is probably the last time you'll see her for a while. I'll see if they'll wake her up so you can say goodbye but I'm not sure if they will with her current mental state."
"I'd like to say goodbye to her but if it'll just make things worse than it's okay if I don't. Could you just tell her that I love her and I'll miss her? That I'll be waiting for her when she gets out."
"I will, honey." I walk over to Rei and give her a hug and kiss her on the forehead. She's not awake but I figured I'd do it anyway. I whisper a goodbye in her ear before turning towards her mom and giving her a hug and a smile.
I walk out of the room with a weight sitting on my chest. I was full of mixed emotions and just wanted to disappear. I call a cab and I'm on my way home in no time.
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WHERE THE HELL IS SHE? I knew for a fact her meeting with Aoi was over since he angrily came into my office and ranted on and on about how she didn't say yes automatically. Which why would she?
The fact that she disobeyed the order to come here was making me both annoyed and excited. The punishments I was coming up with in my mind were grand. No one defied me and more importantly no one stood me up. I knew that she didn't forget because her friends stood outside the door and whispered amongst themselves before ultimately leaving.
Mikura was standing next to me trying to get my attention but I was so lost in my thoughts of Estuko that I didn't pay her any mind. I didn't want her. The only thing she'd do now was beg for punishment and she was getting too submissive and attached. I needed a chase and someone to challenge me. Estuko could do that. She would do that.
I turn towards Mikura and say, "do you think you could to find Estuko for me and bring her back here?" She nods her head silently, looking annoyed, but leaves the room to find her.
I needed to see her standing in front of me. Yes I was annoyed and wanted to punish her for not showing up. However, I was also concerned.
As the time passed the irritation and all feelings of anger faded and the only thing I was left with was as a pit in my stomach.
It was something completely different than I was used to.
I was worried and concerned. What the hell is wrong with me? I don't think I've ever felt either of those things in my entire lifetime.
"What are you doing to me, Estuko," I whisper out loud to myself.
A/N:
Not my favorite chapter but I hope y'all enjoyed! Sorry for not updating for a while. My life has been really busy and stressful. Anyway, have a lovely rest of your day and thanks for reading<33
