Type of story: Angst/Fluff
Word count: 1797
AU: Kanade has a fear of thunder and lightning?? idk man
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Kanade's POV:
I can't sleep. I wish I could just fall asleep like everyone else. Why is it so hard? I'm tired, but I'm not sleepy. Mafuyu told me I should be getting more sleep and that she's worried about me. I feel bad for worrying her. I promised I would save her, and I'm keeping that promise. She has no need to worry. I'm fine.
I hear a faint knock at my door. I was so focused on staying awake and composing that I almost didn't notice. I tried to get up see who was at the door, but I ended up collapsing on the floor. I guess whoever was at my door had burst right in, because I heard the faint noise of a door opening before I totally blacked out.
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When I opened my eyes, it was like I seeing for the first time ever. The world was so bright it was blinding. As my eyes adjusted to my surroundings, I tried to see where I was. It turns out I was in my living room, on the couch. I could hear something, but I couldn't quite make out what it was. I tried to sit up and see what was happening, but as I sat up my body couldn't handle it and it slumped back down. I heard a gasp come from the kitchen, which was very close to where I was. I saw a figure come towards me, reaching their hand out to me. I could finally make out what was being said.
"Oh no...what do I do?" Is all I heard. The voice was soft and feminine. I watched through my blurry eyes as the figure walked away and came back with something. As soon as the person arrived, they places something cold on my head. It was a bit weird at first, but the sensation became normal over time. The coldness of whatever was on my forehead gave me enough feeling in my body to sit up.
As soon as I sat up, the world was much clearer. Specifically, I saw who was taking care of me. It was Mafuyu. She smiled at me with a lovely, genuine smile. I hadn't seen something like that on her face in what felt like forever. Even though I held the ice pack to my face, my face could only feel hot. I don't think it was from passing out.
"Hey, how are you feeling?" She asked me, tilting her head slightly. I thought about it for a second. I knew she was mad at me since I had stayed up all night again. Her masking had gotten really good, but not good enough to get through me. Anyways, I could feel everything in my hands and feet. My head was throbbing, but that was a minor thing.
"Yeah...yeah I'm okay." I told her. That wasn't exactly true, but I didn't want her to worry about me too much. I once again glanced around the room. When I was last awake, it had been nighttime. There was more light coming through the windows and it was overall a lot brighter. I assumed it was around 9 am, since when I do fall asleep, I sleep for a very long time.
"You know I hate it when you overwork yourself till you pass out. You're lucky Honami let me in so I could take care of you. I have a feeling I should stay here for a bit." I had a feeling Mafuyu was gonna say this. Although I don't mind her staying over at all, I hate having to make her worry over and over again. I just want help. I need help.
"Do you need anything else?" Mafuyu asked.
"No..no I'm good, thank you." I replied, but it turned into more of a mumble. Mafuyu gave me a forced smile and walked back to the kitchen. She turned on the stove, which had a pot on top of it. The only thing I could think to do is lay my head back down. I knew I had to compose, but I just couldn't. I feel so weak. I don't need to rely on anyone. I really don't. Not even Mafuyu.
