Stay With Me (Kobayashi Yoshio X Reader)

Chapter 23

Previously on Chapter 22

Hanasaki visibly flinched at my comment. He bit his lips and lowers his head. I just look away from him. In all honesty, Hanasaki is the last person I wish to see right now. But he seem worried about Yoshio's well-being. So I had no choice but to let him stay. Despite what he did... he's still a dear friend to me.

-Abandoned Past-

Y/N P.O.V

Yoshio is seated next to me, with his head resting on my shoulder. My arm is wrapped around his. I can feel how tense his body is. I gently run my hand through his hair. He's trying to explain what he saw in his dreams. He's a bit reluctant to talk about it. But I manage to persuade him. I believe that we'd be able to figure something out.

Inoue recognize the place Yoshio described. It turns out to be an old place. We decided to head there. So Yoshio can understand why he's seeing that place in his dreams. He's a bit reluctant. I gently place my hand on top of his.

"Yoshio... we have to do this. Maybe this way... it will help your mind be at ease" I said. He turns to look at me. I smile reassuringly at him. "I'll be there with you. You're not alone in this... I'll accompany you along the way..." I said.

"Okay..." he said, nodding his head. I smile softly at his response. I really hope by exposing him to the places he saw in his dream would help him. I hope he'll get some answers and help ease his headaches.

***

We have reached the location. The building is pretty much abandoned. There's no sign of people. I turn my head to look at Yoshio. He looks so nervous and scared. I walk up to him and gently slip my hand in his. He turn to look at me.

"I'll be there with you, Yoshio... you have nothing to worry about, okay?" I said. He just nods his head. I give his hand a light squeeze, reassuring him that he won't be alone in there. In which he respond with a small smile. I smile softly at him and turn to look at the building. Yoshio take a deep breath. He finally starts walking, entering the abandon building with me close to him.

As we walk further into the building, I can hear Yoshio's breathing heavily. I turn to look at him. He have sweats in his forehead as he looks around the place. His hand is also shaking, letting me know how nervous he's feeling. I let my power flow through my hand, transferring it to him. Hoping it would somehow help him ease his mind.

We turn around the corner. As we walk closer to one of the door, Yoshio suddenly let out a scream. He lets my hand go and kneels down on his feet, clutching onto his head.

"Yoshio!! Are you okay?" I said. Hanasaki approach him, only to get his hand cut by Yoshio's shield. He let out a pained sound, while clutching onto his hand. I walk to him and offer my hand. He places his hand on top of mine. I start to heal his wound.

"Thanks..." he said. I just nod my head. I turn to look at Yoshio, who's still kneeling on the ground. I try to come closer to him, but his shield activated on me. His shield is not letting me come any closer to him. I kneel down next to him at a fair distance.

"Yoshio... can you hear me? It's me, Y/N... everything is okay. You're okay, Yoshio" I said. I lift my hand. I frown when the shield acting up again. I move closer to him, not caring if his shield is cutting me.

"Y/N! Stop! You're going to kill yourself!" Hanasaki said. But I just ignore him. My only concern right now is Yoshio. I need to calm him down. "Stop, Y/N" He said again.

I eventually reach Yoshio. I place my hands on top of his, moving them away from his ears. "Yoshio..." I said, in a soft voice. His breathing easing up a little. I gently wrap my arms around him. "I'm here... it's okay" I whispered into his ear in the most gentle voice I can muster.

Yoshio's tense body slowly relaxes. He wraps his arms around me as his shield finally stops trying to push me away. I gently caress his hair, as he cling onto me as if he's depending his life on me. I stay silent, as I keep him in my arms. I whispers sweet words into his ear every now and then, hoping the words I said would calm him down.

After a while, he finally did. He pulls away from me and stares at the ground. I gently cup the side of his cheek. I turn his head to look at me. My eyes meets with his red eyes. I lift my other hand to cup his other cheek.

"What happened?" I asked, while staring at him with a worried gaze. I caress his cheek, making him place his hand on top of mine as he leans into my touch. He kiss the palm of my hand gently.

"I think the vision I was seeing were memories when I was a kid..." he mumbled. I hum softly and nod my head. He turn to look at me. He starts talking about his sick mom and his father, who's trying everything he can to save his wife. Yoshio's body starts trembling. "My father blamed me... he claimed that I was the reason my mom is dead" he said. I frown at what he said.

"That's not true... your mother was sick by illness. You did nothing wrong, Yoshio" I said. He just give me a weak smile. He leans his forehead on my shoulder. I gently embraces him in my arms. I give a soft kiss on the side of his head.

Yoshio had a hard past, just like I did. Maybe that's why we managed to find comfort in each other. That's why we understand each other the best. While I have Nii-Chan to help me, Yoshio had no one... he had it harder than I did.

Yoshio moves his head to lay on my lap. I gently caress his hair, as his breathing slowed. He seem to have fallen asleep. This place isn't the best place to fall asleep. But Yoshio is exhausted after the exposure therapy. So I'll just let him rest for now.

I stare at Yoshio's sleeping face. He seem to have calmed down a lot too. Which makes me glad. I hope I'll be able to help Yoshio, like Nii-Chan helped me.

*to be continued*