Equilibrium

Time to Spare

Naegi isn't one to hide his emotions really, but that had been exhausting. For both of them.

For Komaeda to finally pour out some of his heart out so openly to Naegi… it's exhausting, for the both of them. It's about time they finally sleep.

"Heh, I'm sorry for all the drama these past hours. I should probably go now so we can finally get some rest." Komaeda reasons, yawning moments after speaking. He moves to walk to the door.

"H-Hey wait!"

Komaeda halts right as his hand is hovering over the door knob, confused at younger’s shout.

"What is it Naegi-kun?"

“Uh it's really late right now and your dorm is pretty far away…" Naegi shyly begins, he doesn't want to outright say it, but after all the crying he just wants to rest peacefully with Komaeda. "And your luck might, um, make you trip on the way back! Or even worse! It’s just not safe!"

Komaeda smiles and softly giggles at the excuses Naegi is clearly coming up with on the spot.

"Haha, I see. That would be quite unfortunate wouldn't it? What do you suppose I do?" He playfully asks Naegi.

"W-Well! I think you should stay here, we can make it like a sleep over! I haven't had one of those in a long time and this is a good reason to do it! And..."

"Hmmm…?* Komaeda

Naegi finds himself getting embarrassed at what he's about to say; had anyone witnessed what just happened a few moments ago, they'd tell Naegi he's a fool for desiring it, but it’s how he feels and he doesn’t like hiding his feelings.

"I just got you back Komaeda-kun…" He barely manages to mumble out the rest. "Iwanttobewithyoulonger."

Had it been a little brighter Naegi would've been able to see the reddening of Komaeda's cheeks at that last comment.

"So straightforward...I’m touched. There’s no way I can't say no to that! I'll stay."

"R-Really?"

"Of course, now do you know where I can find any spare blankets?"

"Oh I have one in my closet, I'll go get it for you!"

Naegi quickly speeds over to his closet and pulls it open, grabbing the softest one and handing it over to the other.

*There you go! There's no way you can get cold with that."

"Thank you." Komaeda nods in gratitude, a small smile accompanying it. He watches him accept it and walk on over to his bed...only to continue walking and place it onto the ground. He moves into a kneeling position and spreads it out before attempting to lie on top of it.

"H-Hey!! What are you doing?!"

Komaeda pauses in order to answer. "It's a sleepover right? I got to prepare my own bed. Unless you think I should just sleep on the ground then I will. There's no need for someone like me to be using a blanket anyw-"

Naegi's eyes widen and he gasps, almost offended. When will the negative remarks about himself stop?

"No.* He sternly silences Komaeda, not wanting to hear him self-deprecate himself more than he has already.