our last night alive

Act 6

17th of January

Megumi

"So, Megumi." I turned around, not expecting a visit from her so suddenly. "How do you feel today?" Anastasya checks up on me daily.

"The same, I guess. Nothing exciting." She was leaning against the door frame.

"You've got far, my boy."She stated, looking down. She's the one I've grown close with the most. She's always behaved in a protective manner towards Yuji and I, like a mother. She constantly looks out for us. She's comforting. If I don't know who to talk to, I know I can discuss anything with her and receive wise suggestions. She knows lots of things about me, yet, I know just a bunch of facts about her. She hasn't ever opened up with me. Anastasya's an extraordinary listener and advisor, still, it looks like her feelings don't come out as easily, both from her appearance and words.

"Did you like today's training?"

"Is there anything I could like?"I glimpsed at her, catching a smile from her lips. She totally expected an answer of this type. I'm an open book to her.

"You and Yuji are the best though."She stated.

"Yeah, especially him."I murmured.

"He's gonna turn 18 in March, gosh."She gasped. A giggle escaped my lips. She massaged her temples.

"How's the research going?"I asked her, genuinely curious.

"No breakthroughs."She sighed. "But we're going on well. George and Marguerite are excellent partners."I nodded, taking a big breath after. "Listen, I was wondering about suggesting Yuji to sleep here, what do you think?" I took a quick look around the room. There are two beds so there's nothing to worry about from that point of view.

"It's cold here."

"Yes, but we're planning on trying to adjust these motherfucking heaters."She scratched the back of her head. "I believe he'll be able to help you, Megumi."She crossed her arms on her chest. My eyes widened.

"Help me?"I was a bit confused.

"Yes. You're a loner, and that doesn't help at all when you're trapped in your own mind. Yuji's the type of person who could help you, he's also a good listener so keep that in mind."She smiled. The fact that she acted like some sort of psychologue and decided what was better for me upset me, even though I knew she was doing it for my well being."He has no reason to refuse and will be willing to help you if you let him. He cares about you."I glanced at my feet.

"He cares about everyone here."I mumbled.

"Yes, he's a precious soul. Yet, it's clear he wants to get along with you because you're the most similar to him."

"Similar?"As far as I noticed, him and I are total opposites.

"You're the same age. Plus, you two deal with the same issues, trust me." The same issues? My expression furrowed.

"He'll be happy to have a chance to talk with you. I hope he'll manage to make you feel less lonely." I didn't try to stop her. Even if Yuji slept here, it wouldn't have changed my situation too much. I'm just annoyed by the fact that someone else has to sleep in the same room as me. The hospital has plenty of rooms. I just threw myself on the bed, feeling my eyelids becoming heavy after some minutes.

19th of January

Megumi

"Hey, Megumi."I turned around.

"Oh, hey."He was carrying his backpack and some other clothes in his hands. He accepted Anastasya's request.

"I know this is a bit unexpected and hurried, I hope you don't mind too much about this. Anastasya had told me that you already know about this."He smiled, scratching the back of his head.