Fleeting Propinquity | Tomoe x Reader

02 | warning

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MY MIND IS achingly fuzzy when I wake up, and my vision is momentarily blurry the first few times I blink. I slowly get up a little and lean on my elbows, turning to the side. I squint my eyes in absolute confusion while I examine the room I am in to answer maybe a few of the questions surfacing in my mind.

       Then it hits me like a brick in the head when I finally remember how I ended up here. Though I haven't been at ease in the slightest, once my fingers are securely around the tiny pendant of my necklace, I feel myself relax just a bit. I let my eyes shut close and I slowly lay back down.

       I take a long, deep breathe before running over what took place before I suddenly blacked out when — who knows when. It's not too hard for me to remember, and once I do, I feel a quick shudder crawl down my spine. A frown slips onto my lips and I squeeze my eyes for a short second before opening them again.

I must've scared Nanami when she was simply trying to comfort me. I drag a hand of mine down my cheek and I sit up completely. Though I don't have any desire to leave the room and face reality or anyone or anything, it's only appropriate if I go up to the land god and apologize.

I slowly get on my feet and stand, taking slow steps as well, careful not to stumble. When I accidentally step on something fabric-like, I let out a surprised yelp and hop back. I glance down to see what it is and feel my shoulders drop down in relief. I bend down to grab the white note on the dress neatly folded on the wooden floor.

       i hope it fits! no need to thank me :)

       ~nanami

       I feel my lips tug upwards into a smile at the kind gesture and take the cloth into my hands. I immediately change into the dress, not wanting to wear my ruined kimono any longer, the blood stains not giving me any relief. It almost fits perfectly, just a little tight in a few areas such as the bust but it isn't uncomfortable unlike my kimono that I don't hesitate to discard.

       I leave the room feeling a little better after changing, just on time when Mizuki passes by. I almost bump into him, and he instantly notices my presence. With a surprised expression, he exclaimes, "[Y/N]-chan! You're okay~!"

       "I suppose I am," I reply quietly with a small smile, my voice weak. I quickly glance around the hall before asking him, "Mizuki, where's Nanami?"

       "Nanami-chan? She's in school with Tomoe-kun," The familiar answers, smiling wide. "But it's almost time for dusk so I'm sure they'll be home soon!"

       "Oh, I see," I hum in response, nodding slowly.

       "Are you okay, [Y/N]-chan? Do you need anything like food or tea?" Mizuki asks me kindly.

       "Yes, I'm fine. But a cup of tea sounds good, if that's alright."

       "Of course! Wait here, I'll be back in a bit."

       I smile at Mizuki and he makes his way to the kitchen. When I hear him moving cups and utensils from the room, I walk towards the end of the other side of the hall and enter the room there. The shrine is quiet and empty unlike the last time I was awake, I notice as I take a seat on the ground, the same spot I sat with Nanami before.