Utatane Piko x Reader - Trapped

Chapter 16

A soft whirr filled the room as my computer stared up, occasionally making a small beeping noise. My heart pounded like never before, a heavy cloud of anticipation weighing down on my shoulders. The start screen appeared, slightly startling me. I wanted to say something to Piko, to break the silence, but there was nothing to be said. Once the computer was on and running, I pushed the USB into the computer, sucking in air.

"I'm going to upload the files onto my computer, and then you can put your... uh... your USB into the computer and I'll copy them onto your memory. I won't overwrite your recent memories though." Piko simply nodded, eyes intent on the monitor, following every movement, absorbing every second. A little window popped up onto the screen, asking me what I wanted to do with the USB. I uploaded the files to a folder, and made sure that the folder wouldn't be easy for just anybody to access. As I finished backing the file up Piko continued to stare at the monitor, perhaps anxious to uncover his lost memories.

He seemed so lost and hopeless. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to have my memories taken from me. It would be like having a part of me, of who I am, ripped from me. And, maybe, the worst part would be that he was helpless. He had no idea that they were gone, and couldn't have done anything to stop it.

"Hey um... _____, I just wanted to say thanks... for doing this. I mean... I wouldn't have known... and I would hate to just..." his face twisted a little, conflicting emotions staking a battleground across it. He tried to continue, but I rested my hand on his shoulder, stopping him.

"It's okay, I understand. I wouldn't want to loose my memories either," I paused, muttering "I just hope these aren't something that you wouldn't want to remember."

Piko heard me mutter, and inquired about it with a small, "Hm?"

I hesitated. "I just..." I could tell him later that the file was empty, that perhaps they hadn't taken his memories from him after all. That I was mistaken, that I had been thinking of someone else. It would save him so much pain. I stopped myself. Who am I to decide wether or not he'll remember things? That's exactly what they did. I can't do that too. "I just wonder if it's for the best. You getting your memories back, I mean, there were some pretty bad things..." Piko looked at me, his eyes engulfing me yet again, pleading with me to not hold back.

He's right. Memories make up each person. No one would be who they are without their memories. Often, the simplest things play the greatest role in the makings of a person. I nodded, returning my focus to my computer. A sense of renewed energy and determination filled me.

The files were all loaded onto my computer, and sufficiently backed up. I removed the USB, and nodded to Piko. He reached behind him and grabbed his USB, pulling it around and handing it to me. I hesitated slightly before putting it into the computer, glancing at Piko for confirmation. He nodded, bracing himself slightly as I plugged it in. His face went blank, striking a chord of panic in me.

"Piko?"

No response. I waved my hand in front of his face, but there was still no response. He was out.

I sighed, slumping a little as I opened his memory. I felt awkward, being able to see all his memories without him knowing what I was doing. I opened up the stored memories, but hesitated slightly as I noticed a date. There was a document labeled with the date of when we had first met. I felt guilty, but curiosity had already claimed my choice. I opened the document, and quickly began to scan the page.

I was shocked by what I was reading. Not only were Piko's memories stored on the USB, but his thoughts were on here too.

"I had seen _____ around quite often before, but I had never really been brave enough to talk to her. She seemed so detached, and she always sits alone... But today I made up my mind; I'm going to sit with her at lunch," I skipped ahead a little, finding another part that caught my eye, "I was so stupid. I tried to kiss _____ today. She just seemed so beautiful and like such a wonderful person. She didn't seem as cold today, but mow I'm sure she won't ever talk to me again. Why am I so stupid?! I messed everything up... As usual.