[original] 'Til Death Do Us Part {Oumasai}

Chapter Two: Hospital

"I felt my eyes close and my arms and legs became heavy. I slowly drifted to sleep."

I woke up shortly after, although this time the atmosphere had changed. The curtains were mostly open and several humans surrounded me. I recognized them as Kaito, Rantaro, and Kokichi, I felt my cheeks heat up. "Hey guys.." I forced a smile, lifting my hand to half wave at them. Kokichi was first to react, he bent over and hugged me, crying. I felt bad that he was crying, was he really that worried? As he pulled away I noticed bandage on his wrist. "Hey are you okay Kokichi? What happened??" He smiled playfully. "Don't worry about me Saihara-kun! I'm more worried about you right now, I'm so sorry for what happened.." He looked down at his feet. "Are you okay?? Is there anything I can do to help?" Why did he seem so determined to help me, and with what? Admittedly I missed being in his arms, but I could never ask for something like that. I looked at Kokichi and the other two who had been standing there, both looking bored but clearly didnt want to be rude and go on their phone.

I looked at my hands, hoping there would be some sign. "What happened to me? Why am I here? Why are you all here?" Kaito looked at me "You seriously don't remember? You passed out when-" Kokichi stopped him. "Wait, you seriously don't remember what happened??" I was surprised by the sudden shift of additude. "W-well yeah but.." "You uhh got really drunk and you fell and hurt yourself, but because you were so drunk you passed out, so we brought you here to make sure you were okay." Kaito interrupted "But that's not-" Kokichi elbowed the taller male. "Yeah thats what happened, you need to be more careful with your drinking." I got drunk? Sounds like me I guess. "You seemed worried though, was that really all?" Rantaro smiled "That was my fault, im so used to caring for my sisters that I kind of freak out whenever someone I care about is injured or sick, I think I overreacted and caused Ouma and Momota to worry." He itched the back of his neck, apologetically looking at Kokichi and Kaito. Kokichi handed me a box of chocolates and a gift bag, the others immediately waved and left leaving just Kokichi and I.

I felt my cheeks get warmer when I realized it was just the two of us, I mean we're friends right? Friends hang out alone all the time, I shouldn't be getting so worked up. "I-is all this for me?" I asked him, feeling somewhat guilty that he went through all this trouble just for me. "Of course it is silly! And uh, if you don't like the gift just let me know and I'll remake it into something else you want! I don't want you to have a lame gift." I reached into the bag and pulled out two plush figures. One of Kokichi, the other of me. Did he make these himself? "These are amazing!" I said enthusiastically. "Did you make them?" his face turned red "Yeah, i-if you don't like them I can get you something else. I just thought this way you could always remember me." I reached out for a hug. "Are you kidding? This is like, the best gift anyone has ever gotten me. Thanks Kokichi." He hugged me back as I began to feel drowsy again. I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.

When I woke up i found Kokichi laying in my arms fast asleep. I felt a burning sensation all throughout my body and a slight joy. My cheeks were burning out of control and his sleeping face made me smile. I had noticed the plushies he had made sitting on a nightstand beside me, that was really the nicest thing he could have done for me. I lightly stroked his hair and whispered to myself, "I love you, Kokichi". Although he was asleep I could have sworn I saw a slight smile come across his face. Maybe it was just a dream. As he continued to sleep soundly one of his bandages had begun to unravel. I glanced at his wrists to a sight that caused my entire body to freeze. His wrists were lined with several deep-looking cuts.