What was I doing here? I'm afraid, so afraid, I could hardly stand it.
Was this where I would die? I'm... Not ready to die. Not when I have a home and a family to get too.
So then what reason... I could try to ponder it all I want, but I still didn't understand why I was here.
I closed my eyes, feeling my hands melt into the grass. Even in a place like this, I still wanted to be in the grass, feeling the night sky. When I saw those stars, twinkling from above, I didn't feel scared anymore. It was my only feeling of freedom in this whole prison. How many have died so far?
How long until I was next?
I didn't bother thinking about stuff like that when I was out here. I heard gentle footsteps approaching, and let out a sigh. Friend... Or Foe? It was nighttime, so I could become the next victim, but if I were to die under the stars.. maybe it wouldn't be so bad. "Tick tock, don't you know what time it is?" A smooth voice whispered. They sounded far away and at the same time, right beside me. I leaned back in the grass, letting out a hum. "I could say the same for you. Are you here to kill me?" Relaxing my hands behind my head, I felt almost accepting. Killed by them... How do I feel about that?
If it was anyone else, I probably would have screamed and run as hard as I could but not here, not with them; but why?
"You? No. Not interested. I'd rather not die right now. I'm still needed somewhere." They giggled at the end. The footsteps came closer until I could feel them standing right above me. I let myself open my eyes slowly, looking over their features. Soft looking, yet untamed hair, an innocent smile upon their face, as if they didn't know what was going on right now.
How could he be so calm in a place like this? After I was done observing their presence, I closed my eyes again, inhaling slowly. "And what if I'm thinking about killing you?" I wondered, not like I would ever do it though.
"You wouldn't." He replied without a second thought, plopping down beside me.
"And how would you know that?"
"Cuz. Don't you know I can spot a liar from a mile away? I am one, so it'd be pretty pathetic if I couldn't even do that?"
I turned my head to the side, watching him curiously. "And how do I know that's not a lie right there?"
"I guess you're gonna have to trust me, then." He rest his cheek in his hand, smirking widely. "Now about your lie. You really should tell someone. Tell me, in fact, that little lie you keep telling yourself. I want to hear it from your lips."
My lie? "I haven't a clue what you're speaking about." Letting out a slow breath, I returned to looking up at the stars. From the corner of my eye, I saw him lean back as well, mimicking my movements. "I don't see how you like doing this. I'm so bored. Say, (y/n)?" I sat back up, suddenly leaning over me and covering my sight from the stars. "Yeah?" I narrowed my eyes, just to make sure he knew that annoyed me. Although I could never be bad at him. He was so small, so happy, I found myself almost crawling to his happiness in this scary situation we were in.
The others kept trying to warn me, telling me to keep away. I knew he was dangerous, I knew all of that, but I still couldn't stay away. It felt like just being around him, he was covering me in lies. Lies of the world, making the situation not seem so bad. There were others here, but all they ever spoke about was the gruesome truth and he was a beautiful lie. I guess... That's why I liked him around.
Perhaps he knew how I felt as well, because he kept seeking me out. The boy they called... Kokichi Oma. Tapping at my door late at night, dragging me around the darkened school. He was dangerous, and sometimes I could feel like he had me wrapped around his finger, but I didn't exactly mind it. I just had to be careful... That he wouldn't let me die.
"Entertain me, okay? I want you to entertain me." A pout took over his lips. I offered a crooked smile, reaching an arm up to poke at his nose, making Kokichi pull away quickly.
"Not like that! I want you to tell me a super secret-y secret." His eyes sparkled with excitement.
"And what kind of super secret-y secrets would you think I have? Haven't you already gotten into my life files? You know everything about me." I raised an eyebrow. How he hacked the database, even I wasn't sure but he obviously didn't do that feat alone.
"Well yeah, but you still have no idea what I'm talking about, do you?" Kokichi let out a groan. "Such a pain. let me give you a hint." He winked, pulling himself up and crossing his arms. "Say my name, (y/n)!" He laughed. I felt a hint of malice in his voice, sitting up, but not bothering to stand from the grass. "It's Kokichi Oma. I know this already."
He sneered, pointing at me. "Correct-o! Now tell me this!" He paused for a moment, building up suspension before holding a finger over his lips and whispering out the last piece. "How do you really feel about me? And don't bother lying, because I'll know if you are."
I opened my mouth to speak before realizing what he had just asked and felt my cheeks warm.
"What k-kind of question is that? You're my friend and.."
"Bzz!" He interrupted, lowering himself to my height on the ground. As Kokichi leaned close, I could feel his breath, eyes peering into mine. What was he trying to get out of me?
I finally looked away, unable to hold his gaze. The boy laughed, sitting on his knees. "I said no lying. Geez, you're stubborn. It's so obvious, even an idiot like Kaito would be able to tell. But I'm dangerous you know." He inched closer. I felt my heart begin to race.
If he's talking about what I think he is... How does he know about that, when I'm barely sure of how I feel myself? As if he had been reading my thoughts, Kokichi snickered, tilting his head as a wide grin spread across his face. "Oh please, you follow me around like a lost puppy, clinging to my arm. I'm flattered, really. But.. You're just not for me. Maybe Miu would be interested." As he let out a sigh and began to stand, I instinctively reached out, grabbing his sleeve so he wouldn't walk away. Thoughts raced through my head at that moment. Why did I do that? What was he going to say? What was I thinking?
