My Small Fragile Flower[Pregame Shuichi Saihara x Kokichi Ouma]

Drawing our Future in Trust

[Kokichi P.O.V.]

I sat in the bathroom for a good 5 minutes. Leaving 5 more to get to class. Well putting the makeup on tod was pretty pointless. Since the marks and showing now anyways, I grabbed a paper towel and wiped the makeup away completely just so it seemed evened out.

I walk out of the bathroom and head down the hall that contained my homeroom. It served as a study hall and the teacher didn't do anything ever. They actually left most the period. I hated that about homeroom. It's too chaotic for me to keep up.

It hit me then. Why did I even bother running? Shuichi is in my homeroom and sits right in front of me. Wow Kokichi. What a perfect way for awkward conversation. Maybe he won't talk to me. Maybe I got him angered. I was already shaking, but now my knees were weak. I suck today.

I finally reached the door that would open to my class. I inhaled and pushed it open, walking in. I kept my head low to avoid eye contact with anyone who might've looked over. I don't think they were. Everyone was talking and minding their own business.

I looked up a bit to see my seat and Shuichi right there. He was talking to Rantaro. [quick a/n, uh, all the v3 characters have the same homeroom, but separate in other classes. There is also various other characters I will be adding in for some spice. ex: bullies.] I sat in my seat slowly and took out a small notebook and pencil. I started to draw whatever came to mind. I was no Picasso, but I have improved a lot. It looked good for what is what.

"Yo pathetic shit," I heard along with footsteps to my desk. Kaede. A hand pressed against my desk top harshly. She then grabbed my book while I was caught off guard. I went to say something and looked at her. I just kept quiet.

"Hm.. what's in here?" She startes flipping through the various pages of doddles and fully colored images. "Yikes, these are pretty edgy don't you think?" She fake pouts toward me. I ignored it with my head down, just waiting for her to give it back. She wasn't wrong though. Most of them are rainy days, flowers with no petals.. ya know, the more upsetting things. Well that and then most of my classmates. If I don't what else to draw I do that. I was working on Shuichi before she took it away.

She found a certain page and raised her brow, "Is this meant to be me? Ha! This is honestly a mockery if you try to recreate something already great ya know." She hissed and threw the notebook at my chest. "Weirdo.." And then she walked away with all her pride.

I sighed out silently, grabbed my notebook from my lap and put it back on my desk to the page I was previously working on. I looked at the drawing then up, looking at the back of Shuichi's head. He finished talking to Rantaro who was now over by Korekiyo. I inhale and exhale. I need to explain myseld right? I was impolite.. he probably hates me. Goddamnit.
Oh well. Worth trying?

I tapped his shoulder gently with my index finger. He slowly turned around and furrowed his brows. "Oh, Kokichi. Hi." He nodded. I swallowed as a lump in my throat formed. I'm already way too tense, this isn't helping. The room got dizzy for a second, "Hey, Kokichi, look at me." I heard which snapped me to reality. I looked to the voice. To Shuichi. I nodded slowly.

"S-Sorry.. for e-earlier, just n-now.. I'm r-really sorry..!" I finally got out. I closed my eyes tightly, preparing for him to be upset or angry.

"It's no big deal." I heard. I opened my eyes and looked at him confused. "I mean, it's not like you killed someone or anything. You just got nervous, or at least that's what I picked up." He said rather calmly. I couldn't see myself, but I guessed I looked pretty shocked. "Uh- was that the, uh, wrong answer..?" He asked sorta confused.

I shook my head, "No no no! I-It's not that! I-I'm just surprised I guess... I don't talk to people- I-I thought you were gonna be m-mad.." I trailed off. I mean was explaining myself gonna make this any better? Probably not, but I felt I should've.

Shuichi gave me a very small, but visible smile. "Well you thought wrong. Which is a good thing. I think-?" He sighed, "Here, let's just pretend it didn't happen?" He suggested softly. I blinked multiple times before nodding

"T-That works.. T-Thank you, Shuichi.." I said and attempted a small, faint smile.

"No problem. Besides, having you constantly afraid of speaking to me would've drove me nuts." He explained slowly.

I shook my head, "Wh- oh, uh, it's not just you though, s-so I wouldn't worry t-too much.." I muttered. Honestly the idea of talking just made me uncomfortable and nervous. It didn't matter who or what it was about, I just didn't enjoy it.

"Hm.." Shuichi looked down at my desk and noticed the open sketch pad, "Is this what Kaede grabbed?" He asked and tried to get a better look. My grip on it tightened.

"Y-Yes. It is.." my heart rate quickened in a panic. I just started it and he barelt knows me. What if he thinks I'm a crazy stalker or weirdo that draws the students.

He pointed towards the book, "May I see?" He seemed rather calm in asking which weirdly set my nerves and mind on a pause. I blinked a few times, trying to decide what to answer.

Slowly I pushed the book towards him, not looking at him directly. "I-It isn't complete yet.. I-I can s-stop drawing it now if it makes you u-uncomfortable or-"

"No no. It's fine." He cut me off. He was looking at each penciline carefully before pushing it back to me. "It looks good so far, Kokichi." He nodded as a reassurance.

I felt my face heat up in a flustered way, not making eye contact once again. I was able to let out a quiet and meek "thank you" under my breath, now practically sinking in my seat in embarrassment.

"You oka-"
"F-Fine! Fine! I-I'm fine." I cut him off with a nervous laugh, hitting my head a few times to try and shake the nerves. Didn't work.

He simply smiled at me, "You're a hard one to figure out, Kokichi Oma. I've assigned myself a job of doing just that though. Figuring you out." He stated as if it were nothing.

I sat there and blinked confused, "Er- uh- I'm not sure I f-follow.." I tilted my head, trying ro decipher what he meant. Why would he want to know about something like me?

He shrugged, "I want to know more about you Kokichi. And I will." He reached his hand out, grabbing my chin with his index and thumb, "By the end of the school year I plan to know you better than you know yourself. Kokichi Ouma, I plan to make you better." He said with a more mixed smile.

I felt my breathing quicken and tears try to prick at the corners of my eyes. "P-Please don't h-hurt m-"

"No no no.. I won't hurt you." He kept a smile, getting closer. "You'll be doing that yourself if everything goes as planned. You'll feel so much better as our bond grows." He bit his lip while staring down at me. I felt weak. I wanted to cry and hide, but at the same time-

He released my chin and sat back down normally in his seat, still keeping eye contact with me. "You'll get it soon. I promise. Just don't be scared and trust me. Can you do that, Kokichi?" He asked. In my mind I was violently shaking my head, but I simply and hesitantly nodded slowly at him, wiping my face of the few tears that managed to fall.

"Good."

He turned back around in his seat and on signal the bell rang for class to start. I definitely wouldn't focus that much today. All I kept looking at was the back of the navy haired male.
What are you up to Saihara..?

IAMSOSORRY-
I didn't realize how long it was taking for me to finish this chapter- I just needed to sit down and finish it, so I did. I hope you'll enjoy as this is the start to their mutual "friendship" :]
Any ideas that I might be able to add in soon or even at the end.. totally give me them! I'm so open for requests!
~Author☆