My Reality (DDLC Monika Fanfiction) ~discontinued~

Chapter 21 - Untied

I do nothing but run straight to the screen. The screen's light rushes at my face once I turn it on. The audio waves start again. I ignore them. I'm used to them by now. Once I'm at the screen, I swiftly try to see through Natsuki's eyes. My heart is palpitating from the way I've ran at it. 

Natsuki and Andre are still at the club.

"I have no idea how that slipped my mind," Andre says. I've clearly missed part of their conversation.

"Jeez, good thing I stopped you," Natsuki says, "I'm giving you my number, okay?"

I feel as though my heart has stopped beating. Uh, I know, I know, it's so overdramatic to act like this! But what if I can't help myself? 

It's probably for nothing anyway, hopefully. I mean, they're working together for the festival this weekend, shouldn't it be okay?

But there's something in my mind that wants to strike at Natsuki.

"I'm coming over on Sunday," I hear Natsuki say.

I look up, seeing I've missed more of their conversation from my thoughts.

"I'll bring all the ingredients," Natsuki continues.

"Wait!" Andre stops her, "You're coming to my house?"

"Well, yeah." Natsuki answers him, "What's wrong with that?"

"I mean.." Andre starts, "I just figured that since I'm the one helping, I would be going to your house."

"Yeah, right." Natsuki says.

I remember how Natsuki's dad is so utterly vicious towards her. That's probably why they're coming to his. She might just come up with some excuse, or something. I bet she wouldn't tell anyone about her father.

"Like I could have a guy over my house.." She says, "My dad would kill me."

Well, Natsuki is a bit different from Sayori, though. How could I not see that? How am I this stupid? Man, it's like Sayori doesn't even exist anymore. 

"Really?" Andre asks, "That's kind of strict if you ask me."

"Yeah, how do you think I feel?" Natsuki practically shouts, "I can't do anything when my dad is home. Anyway, I just need to complain for a second. We have each other's numbers now. That's all I needed from you. I guess I'll text you when I'm coming over."

"Alright, fine by me." Andre says.

"Yeah," Natsuki replies, "I'm really gonna show you why I love baking so much."

A smile appears on her face.

"So you'd better look forward to it." She says.

"Oh?" Andre asks, "Didn't you say you were going to give me all the dirty work?"

"Well!" She says, "I was, just saying that...it's not like I could act like...in front of everyone. That I was looking forward to this."

"Wait, really??"

"Well, kind of! Just because... I never got to bake with someone else before. That's all it is, so," She sighs, looking away embarrassed.

"Alright, I get it." Andre assures her, "Sorry for overreacting. Anyway, I'll be heading out now. See you on Sunday."

"Ah.." Natsuki says, "...Nevermind."

Natsuki is completely red-faced. What was she going to say? Ah..I shouldn't worry about it now. She stopped herself before she could so, I guess it would be okay? But at the same time, she's so embarrassed!