The Black Fox (Shinichi X Reader)

Festivity

You stared at your lunch, doing your best to calm your racing thoughts. 

A bottle of water appeared in front of your face, making you jump. 

"Sorry." Conan quickly apologized as he placed the bottle on your desk. 

"You're alright, just startled me."

"Are you okay, Rin?" Ayumi asked worriedly. "You've not eaten much."

"You're really pale." Mitsuhiko added.

"I'm fine." You put on a smile. "I have to head out soon, so my mind's just preoccupied."

"You're tense every time you go to the counselor." Haibara noted as she picked at her own lunch. "And you're agitated afterwards."

"You've been having a harder time sleeping lately." Conan mused. "Is it too hard on you?"

"I just... It brings up some bad memories, that's all."

"Maybe you should tell Ran..." Mitsuhiko muttered.

"No. Today is only my third session." You stated. "It's something I'll have to work through eventually anyways."

"You want to stay in counseling?" Genta cocked his head in confusion.

"You can't heal if you ignore the wounds." You pushed yourself up from your desk. "Anyways, I should head that way." You started to grab your things. 

"We'll take care of your stuff." Mitsuhiko offered.

"Yeah, don't worry about it!" Ayumi chirped.

"Thanks guys." You smiled as you headed towards the door.

You could feel Conan's eyes burning a hole in the back of your head as you stepped out into the hallway and closed the door behind you.

You hurried down the hall until you reached the counselors office. You took a moment to steady your breath before opening the door. "Sorry I'm a bit late, Mr. Yamioka." You apologized, your smile tight.

"It's alright. Why don't you take a seat so we can begin."

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After the half hour session, you returned to the classroom. You felt drained and raw, your feet dragging as you went. When you entered the classroom, Miss Kobayashi gave you an acknowledging nod, before continuing teaching. As promised, the kids had tidied up your desk, and returned it to its place. You silently went to your desk, and sunk into your seat.

You stared out the classroom window, not bothering to feign paying attention to the lesson. You remained like that for the remainder of class, until the bell rang, rousing you from your stupor. 

You grabbed your things, and started towards the door. Conan and the others, who sat closer to the door, grabbed their own things, and turned to wait for you. 

"Rin, do you mind staying behind? I'd like to talk for a moment." Miss Kobayashi called. 

"Uh... sure..."

Miss Kobayashi looked at the others who still hovered by the door. "You five go on ahead. I won't keep her long." She smiled.

"Okay!" Genta chirped.

"We'll meet you at the lockers!" Ayumi called as they shuffled out of the room. 

Conan lingered for a moment, before following after them.

You approached her desk at the front of the classroom. 

She looked down at you, her eyebrows knotted. "Is everything alright?" She asked softly.