Dependent✅

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Mikoto woke up, having very little memory of what occurred the day before after he arrived back at Jin's. He rubbed his eyes and decided not to dwell on it, having to call his parents. He looked around for his phone and located it, quickly dialing his mother's number.

"Mikoto! You should call more. We miss you..." she said, having waited forever for a phone call from him.

"Mom, there's something I have to tell you... in person. I want Dad present too..." he said, his body trembling.

"Alright. We get off at our regular time today, so we can swing by Tatara's." she said with a smile.

"It's fine. I'll come to you. When do you both have time...?" he asked, taking out a pen and paper.

"Around three or so... Are you sure? Is it that urgent?" she asked worriedly.

"Yeah..." he replied before hanging up.

He had done it. All that was left was getting to the precinct and letting his voice be heard. He knew saying and doing were completely different. What if he started changing his mind as time crept closer? What if he got there and decided not to speak up? He couldn't let that happen. He was tired of running. He wanted to go home. He missed his parents. He needed to get better so he could help Reisi get better.

Jin knocked on the door then entered. He couldn't meet his eyes. Not after what he tried doing.

"Are you busy today...?" he asked, wanting to make it up to him.

"A bit, yeah. I'm going to see my parents." he said, picking out his outfit for the day. "Did you need help?"

"Ah, not really. I just wanted to take you out. Have a guy's day, you know?" said Jin with a smile.

Mikoto shrank back, so Jin stopped smiling. He seemed to relax a bit, making Jin sigh in relief internally. He was getting somewhere.

"Well, I just have to stop by the police station by three this afternoon. I'm all yours until then." he said, taking out the clothes Jin had bought him. "You can have these back."

"What? Why? I bought them for you." said Jin in alarm.

"My parents will question where I got money to buy such clothing. Rather than try to explain, it's just smarter to leave them here." said Mikoto, looking around for his stuff to pack away.

"Are you leaving...? After Reisi arranged things for you?" he asked worriedly. "Is something not to your liking here?"

"It's nothing like that. I'm just... taking a step forward... I can't keep silent anymore." said Mikoto, finally meeting Jin's eyes. "I want to get better for Reisi."

Jin's heart was slashed in half. It would've been endearing if it weren't for his jealousy trying to rear its ugly head. It was then he decided to ask.

"How do you really feel about Reisi?" he questioned, picking up a pillow off the bed.

"I don't know if I can really explain it but... He's like that one warm summer day with a nice cool breeze. He's that warm fire heating up your cold body during the winter. He always seems to radiate whenever we're together. He's looked out for me countless times, putting me first over his own safety and happiness. We trust each other more than anyone currently in our lives. I really love being close with Reisi." said Mikoto, a genuine smile on his face. "It's sad to say but, I need him."

Jin silently nodded, fearing what may come out of his mouth. He quietly left the room, going back to rework his plan for taking Mikoto out.

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