𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 | 𝐓𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐨

- Chapter 51 -

The night is long and restless. Helia's worry and anxiety are overwhelming, and she finds herself unable to find any comfort or relaxation. She tosses and turns, her mind racing with thoughts of Toji and the ongoing chaos in the estate.

Sleep, elusive and fragile, seems to slip through her fingers, and for the most part, she remains awake throughout the night, plagued by uncertainty and fear.

[...]

As the morning light seeps into the room, Helia slowly wakes up, her body feeling the effects of a restless and sleepless night.

The exhaustion weighs heavily on her, a direct result of the turmoil and worry that kept her mind racing and prevented her from getting a proper rest last night.

With a weary sigh, she pushes herself out of bed, bracing herself for another day filled with anxiety and uncertainty.

Despite the knots in her stomach and the lingering worry and anxiety, she forces herself to get ready and go to work. Every step feels heavy, and she can't help but feel like she's just going through the motions.

As she makes her way around the estate, she notices that the search for Toji is still ongoing, and a small sense of relief washes over her.

She knows that as long as they haven't found him, there's a chance that he's still safe and free. It eases some of the tension in her muscles, and for a moment, the burden of worry feels slightly lighter.

[...]

The day drags on, and as the hours pass, she counts down the minutes until the day comes to an end. Finally, the time comes for the day to wrap up, and she feels relieved as she goes back to her quarters for the night.

She steps into her room, worn and weary from the long day.

She sheds her work clothes, changing into something comfortable, before climbing into bed. As she closes her eyes, she hopes for a quiet, dreamless night's sleep. Hopefully when she'll wake up Toji will be here.

[...]

The sound of a knock on her door breaks the tranquility of the moment, causing her ears to perk up and her eyes to shoot open.

She pushes herself up from the bed and make her way to the door, her heart rate slightly elevated.

She opens the door, and sure enough, it's Anna standing outside.

Helia steps aside, allowing Anna to enter her room. She notices that Anna's expression is somewhat puzzling, difficult to decipher.

Helia sits down on the bed and Anna takes a seat beside her.

"Do you have anything new on Toji?" Helia asks, feeling nervous.

Helia can sense a hint of hesitation in Anna before she speaks. Her words are laced with a mix of concern and caution.

"Yes, I have some news about Toji...but it's not exactly good."

Helia's heart skips a beat as she hears her friend's words. A knot forms in her stomach, and fear washes over Helia. She braces herself, steeling her nerves for the news that Anna is about to share.

Anna reaches out and takes Helia's hand in hers, her touch warm and reassuring.

Anna's voice cuts through the tense silence, her words sending a pang of concern through Helia's heart.

"I spoke with Gojo today..."

Anna's voice falters slightly as she delivers the news. Her words are simple, devoid of any emotion, but they cut deep into Helia's very soul.