Monster - SDRA2 Fanfic (Book 1) - COMPLETED

Chapter 8

WARNING: PANIC ATTACKS IN THIS CHAPTER

DO NOT READ IF THIS TRIGGERS YOU

*Later...*

Mikado began to wake up, groaning a bit as it was the first time he slept in a long time, so waking up was a bit annoying. As he slowly remembered what happened, he recognized the area he was in wasn't his room as he shot up, nervous, before hearing a voice beside him.

"Ah, you're awake," Kokoro said, holding her tablet, and sitting on a chair beside his bed.

"K-Kokoro-" Mikado mumbled, his breath shortening, as he started to hyperventilate. Tears pricked his eyes as the voice in his head kept telling him the same horrible things over and over again.

You just make them worry for someone as pathetic as you

They will never truly love you

Everyone hates you

Mikado then felt someone's hand in his, as he realized it was Kokoro's.

"Mikado..if you can hear me, gently squeeze my hand," Kokoro said as Mikado did so softly. "Alright, with me, take a breath in slowly, through your nose, as it fills your lower lungs, then upper lungs. Then hold your breath for three seconds, and after exhale slowly. We'll repeat this till you can calm down. I'll do it with you" Kokoro said as she counted to three, and with Mikado, they slowly breathed in, then held their breath, and exhaled. This repeated for a couple more times until Mikado relaxed quite a bit, the voice disappearing in his head. "How are you feeling now Mikado?" Kokoro asked, letting go of his hand.

"B-Better...thank you..K-Kokoro I-" Mikado said before being interrupted.

"I have a feeling you want to apologize about what happened, right?" Kokoro said as Mikado nodded. "I understand you feel guilty, with what happened to you, it's understandable. We can talk about that later though, someone actually wanted to see you" 

"H-Huh..? Who..?" Mikado asked.

"You can come in Teruya," Kokoro said to the door as he came in. Mikado felt his cheeks heated up, seeing him again. He didn't expect to see the green-haired man he saw earlier so soon.

"This is Teruya, he told me you bumped into him during the chase and wanted to check in on you," Kokoro said getting up. "I'll allow you both to have some privacy," She said as she headed out of the room.

Teruya gave him a smile as he took a seat. "Hey...how are you feeling?"

"I-I'm well," Mikado responded, blushing a bit.

"That's good. I was quite worried after hearing what happened. Definitely explains a lot." Teruya said. "Ah, my bad, I didn't even introduce myself, I'm Teruya Otori, the Ultimate Merchant. I'm in Class 79." He said.

"Ah...I should also introduce myself. I'm Mikado Sannoji, the Ultimate Wizard." He said. "I should also apologize for running away earlier..." He said.

"Hey, it's fine. You were scared, and you didn't know what to do" He said. "I would probably do the same if I was in your shoes. I know we just met...but I want to help out too. You seem really nice, and if you need anything, I'm here to help."

Mikado was trying not to blush but failing. "T-Thanks...that means a lot," He smiled.

"No problemo!" Teruya said as he pulled out a paper and a pen and quickly wrote down his number, giving it to Mikado. "My number. Perhaps we could go out and get some food together. I'll let you rest now. See ya!" Teruya said heading out.