🌿Okay so heads up. If you havent relooked at the last chapter since I uploaded it, just know that I did update it. This is important because the question Shuichi asked at the end is no longer there meaning it is not adressed here.🌿
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The two stayed quiet, leaning on each other for comfort. Kokichi's sobs had slowly died down, only silent tears making its way down his cheeks. Shuichi chose not to speak, letting the silence engulf them. He knew Kokichi was still upset and didn't want to take a chance of reopening the wounds once more. Once Kokichi seemed to have completely calm down, possibly asleep, Shuichi ran his fingers through the other's soft, purple hair, somewhat trying to calm himself. Kokichi opened his eyes, giving Shuichi a small smile before cuddling into him. Shuichi felt his cheeks heat up a bit, making him wish he still had his hat to cover his face. His smile instantly faded as he recalled those times and what led him to taking it off. Kaede's hanging body flashed through his mind, tears starting to form in his eyes.
"No," Kokichi yelled, startling Shuichi. He gave to taller male an angry look, slowly poking his nose. "Don't be sad. I know you're thinking of them, but don't. You don't have to mourn over them anymore." A small, kind smile appeared on his face as he got closer to Shuichi's, getting on top of him. "Because you have us. You have me."
"K-Kokichi," Shuichi whispered, trying to scoot away. He knew what Kokichi wanted, but he couldn't give it to him.
"All you have to do is stay here. With me." Kokichi gently pressed his forehead against Shuichi's. "You have no reason to go back when all your friends are here, alive."
Shuichi felt a few tears making their way down his cheeks, his face getting slightly red. He wanted to be with Kokichi, where even if people die, they always come back. But this wasn't his universe. "I-I.. I can't-"
"Yes, you can!" He held up a tiny, familiar bottle half way filled with purple liquid, a smirk on his face. Everything depended on this one, tiny bottle. He wanted- no, needed Shuichi to say yes. Then he won, and they could be together forever.
"How did you get that?" Shuichi's tone was a bit panicked, staring at the bottle in confusion. He attempted to scoot back once more, only to be pinned by Kokichi.
"You know how I am with getting what I want. So please. Say you'll stay here forever and break the bottle." Kokichi's smirk went back to small and kind as he started into Shuichi's big, confused eyes. He felt so close, seeing the contemplation in his eyes.
"B-Break the bottle?" The thought slightly scared Shuichi. That bottle was his only way home.
"Yes. Break it. Then you can stay here forever." Kokichi gently set the bottle down beside them, laying his head on Shuichi's chest, breathing in his sent and listening to Shuichi's heartbeat.
Shuichi stared up at the ceiling, not believing that he was actually considering it. Could he really stay here forever? "B-But... I don't belong here."
Kokichi let out a small laugh. "But did you really belong in your world either? No."
"I-I..." He slowly moved his arm, grabbing the bottle and holding it tightly. The tighter he held it, the sicker her felt.
Kokichi was right. What reason did he have to return? He'd probably just find himself right where he left off, staring down at the edge of the cliff, ready to jump. But was it really okay to stay here? Where anyone could kill him at any second?
"Kokichi... I-"
He was interrupted by a pounding on the door, startling Kokichi into sitting up. Shuichi remembered what Kokichi said, that this place was safe. So why did he seem so panicked?
"No," Kokichi whispered, jumping off the bed. "Hide. Now!" He grabbed Shuichi's arm, tugging him off as well.
"Wait," Shuichi yelled, trying to pull his arm away. W-What's happening?"
"He's here." Kokichi grabbed Shuichi's hair, pulling him off the bed and onto the floor, earning a yelp of pain. The sound made him freeze, feeling instant regret. But he just shook his head, trying to push Shuichi under the bed as another loud pound came.
"W-Who is? Wait! Stop!" Shuichi begged, trying to push against the bed to stay out.
"Go under there and stay!" There was a mix of fear and anger in his voice as he pushed harder. He was getting desperate, about to kick him under.
Finally, Shuichi gave in, curling up under the bed. "Please! Just tell me what is happening!" He was terrified, frustrated at the lack of answers.
Kokichi was silent for a second, sitting still. "The person who killed you is here." He knew what this information would do to Shuichi, probably persuading him to leave. Which is why he wouldn't dare speak the name. But Shuichi would find out eventually. With each loud knock came the truth he wanted to stay hidden coming closer to being revealed.
Before Shuichi would reply, Kokichi went to the door, hesitating before opening it. Kaito stood there, wearing his usual cloak stained with blood. Malice was in his eyes as the stared down at Kokichi, quickly pulling out a sword and charging at him.
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🌿O H and sorry this is late. I just wasn't motivated at all this week.🌿
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(DISCONTINUED! REWRITE IS OUT NOW) Down the Rabbit Hole {Danganronpa}
FanfictionV3 Spoliers!!! Danganronpa has finally ended for good. Shuichi and the rest of the survivors were finally free and could go back to their families. It should've been the happiest day of their lives. But it was the opposite. Especially for Shuichi. J...
