TW: Foul Language, Hallucinations, Mentions of Abuse injuries, Underaged Smoking, Talk of Suicide.
As the two departed, BASIL remained in the room with MINCY as the only other person present. The thought of being confronted about something he did made him nervous, causing him to feel slightly shaky. MINCY turned toward him and sat next to him on the bed. She did a comforting smile before speaking.
'I know you probably didn't want to express yourself with your friends so I told them to leave.', She softly says.
BASIL just shrugs. He didn't want to express himself at all, it just felt uncomfortable to him. MINCY gives a light sigh, she waits patiently for BASIL to talk and doesn't proceed any further.
After a few minutes pass by, BASIL speaks in a whisper, '...Why did you send us here..?', He asks
MINCY looks down, 'Oh BASIL, I truly didn't know that you would have a horrible time here. That boy, SUNNY, he seemed sweet enough but I guess it was the wrong decision.', She quietly sighs.
BASIL nods, still feeling uneasy. 'It's...okay,' he mumbles, not quite sure if he means it. His life has been hell ever since he got sent here after all.
She notices that BASIL seems upset and reaches out to gently touch his shoulder. 'Are you sure you're okay, BASIL?' she asks with concern in her voice. 'If you need to talk about anything, I'm here to listen.'
BASIL flinches toward MINCY's touch, making MINCY pull away her hand.
She folds her hands on her lap, and looks at BASIL, 'I'm sorry, I know you don't like being touched.', She apologizes.
'It's...not your fault.', BASIL looks down.
MINCY nods, 'I understand. Though it's important for me to respect your boundaries, and I apologize for making you uncomfortable.'
BASIL gives a small smile, appreciating MINCY's understanding. '...Thanks,' he says softly.
MINCY smiles back, 'Of course. Is there anything else on your mind, BASIL?'
BASIL takes a deep breath, 'Can I ask a personal question...?'
MINCY nods, 'Of course, you can ask me anything.'
BASIL hesitates for a moment before asking, his breath hitching, 'Have...you ever been kidnapped before...?'
MINCY's face softens with concern as she looks at BASIL. 'No, BASIL, I've never been kidnapped before. Is everything okay? Is someone you know going through something like that?' she asks gently.
He goes silent for a moment. BASIL turns his attention to the floor, 'I...only remember bits and pieces of what happened that day.', He whispers.
MINCY leans in closer to BASIL, her expression full of concern. 'What day are you talking about, BASIL?' she asks softly, trying to get more information.
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OUTRUN THE TRUTH {OMORI AU} (OLD)
Teen FictionFollowing the INCIDENT, the atmosphere in CLOSEBY shifted drastically. There was a noticeable increase in fear and aggression towards BASIL, fueling his growing resentment. Years of enduring pain caused by a particular individual had undoubtedly lef...
