Blind Jealousy

A Fraught Morning

*This Chapter Includes Fighting*
Shuichi POV~

I lazily lifted my heavy eyelids, squinting at the ceiling fan that swiftly swung above me. Uh... my arm hurts so much... I shifted a bit and winced at the sharp pain that shot through my shoulder. The previously tightly wrapped bandages had slightly loosened their fit around my wound, blood stained and dry. God, last night felt like a fever dream- I can barely remember anything that happened. I leaned back a bit and let my head sink into the fluffy pillow. My eyes fell upon Kokichi's pale, relaxed face, his hair messily shaped around it.   Just look at him... his skin was so soft and even it made him like a porcelain doll. I carefully used my hand to brush his silky purple tinted hair out of his face. He's just so... pretty. My face instantly turned bright red as I realized what I just thought. W-WHAT DID I JUST SAY?? I pulled my hand back to let his hair fall around his face again. I quickly sat up and buried my face in my knees, still violently blushing. What is going on with me... if I was being completely honest with myself I already had an answer to that question... but I refused to even consider it.

I cautiously slipped off the bed as to not wake the sleeping boy, the sheets ruffled and folded around me as I stood. I carefully watched my step as I attempted to reach the bathroom. I leaned over the counter and inspected myself in the mirror. My dark circles had become much more prominent, yet the sleep I had the previous night felt like the best night's rest I've had in a long time. I mean, despite my nightmare. The sink Fossett clinked as I turned it and cold water rushed out, splashing against the sink's sides. Ah- this feels nice. The cold water on my face helped ease the pain in my shoulder. I started to change into my daily clothes, quietly clipping each button with a soft click.

I finished combing my hair and ever so slightly cracked the bathroom door open slowly "You seem like you've been sneaking around." I flinched at the sound of Kokichi's voice- I assumed he was still asleep. Kokichi had sat upon the bed, stretching his arm above his head and yawning tiredly. His oversized PJ shirt looked like a dress on him, considering his already petite figure. "Uh- sorry I didn't mean to wake you up." "Oh, you didn't." Kokichi smiled and fell back onto the bed. lying to spear my feelings? That's new. "C'mon we gotta go eat." I tugged and Kokichi's arm but he pulled away and wrapped himself in the sheets. He's so stubborn! "Fine then you stay here by yourself, I'm leaving." I was obviously bluffing, but I assumed this is the only way I'll get him to get up. I started to make my way to the door but was stopped. Kokichi had fully sat up and clung to my arm, half falling off the bed.

"Don't leave you meanie!!" He pouted. I grinned as Kokichi hesitantly slid off the bed and sluggishly sauntered into the bathroom. That was surprisingly easy, I thought he would see through my bluff no doubt. I leaned against the door frame and slipped my shoes on, I could hear the Fossett running while Kokichi washed off in the sink. "Saihara-Channn!" Kokichi pushed through the bathroom door and rubbed his eyes "My clothes are in my room, all I have is what I slept in. Can you lend me some clothes?" W-What?? My face flushed as I adjusted my collar a bit over my mouth. He wants to wear my clothes?? What do I even give him? How would I even explain this to the others? "Hello? Saihara-chan?" Kokichi stood on his tippy toes to wave his hand in front of my face. "Ah! Oh uh- yeah let me get something..." I rummaged through my drawers trying to find something that would fit him. Oh- this could work. "Here." I turned back and handed him the neatly folded clothes, Kokichi taking them in both hands and inspecting them with curiosity. " I don't think they're gonna fit, so just roll the selves up." I watched as the boy prominently skipped to the bathroom and shut the door behind himself. I hope that'll work...

After about 5 minutes had passed Kokichi emerged from the bathroom, fully dressed and ready for breakfast. He wore my white undershirt tucked into my spare black pants, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. He used my belt to hold the baggy pants in place, the bottoms almost touching the floor. I lend him my navy blue tie and knowing he wouldn't be able to figure out how to tie it I gave him the clip-on one. Woah- "How do I look Saihara-Chan?~" Kokichi did a little twirl and bowed for me. Seeing him in my clothes... I could feel the heat my face was radiating as I pulled my hat down over my face. "You look... great Kokichi." Kokichi stopped swirling suddenly and looked up at me, his expression completely blank. "What did you call me?"

Oh, shit- did I really just call him by his first name out loud? Right after what had just happened between us?? "I-I'm so sorry! That just kinda slipped out I didn't-" "don't apologize." Kokichi's eyes sparkled a bit "I don't mind it, Shuichi~." He then walked past me and reached for the doorknob. "Let's go now, I've worked myself up an appetite." He opened the door and leaned against it, holding it open for me. ...What?

Kokichi continued to talk and talk like his normal self as we walked through the halls, but I wasn't able to listen to him as much as I tried to. He really wasn't upset that I called him Kokichi... does that mean he really does forgive me? "Shuichi..." Eh? I was alarmed by Kokichi's sudden change of tone, his voice sounding nervous and shaky. I heard his breath hitch. I looked to Kokichi and saw his eyes fixating on something before him. I followed his gaze and found myself starting as well. Is that... Rantaro?

Indeed it was. There, in the middle of the dining hall, sat Rantaro. He had placed both hands behind his head and leaned back on his chair, his feet resting on the one in front of him. What the hell is he doing just sitting here? I looked to the other and they seemed to be distancing themselves from him, but no one said a word. Then, Rantaro caught my gaze. He grinned and turned to look at Kokichi as well. I felt Kokichi silently squeezing my hand the moment Rantaro noticed him. "Ah, you two! I've been wanting to talk to you guys!" He rose from his chair and greeted us with a wave.

Is he just gonna act like nothing happened?? I could feel my face getting hot from rage as I stared intensely at him. He just continued to smile and wave at us, completely disregarding the fact that he tried to murder Kokichi the previous night. I let Kokichi's hand fall to his side as I angrily stomped towards Rantaro "Shuichi?" Kokichi called out my name but I didn't answer, I was too focused on what I was about to do. Before anyone could stop me, I had slammed Rantaro against the wall of the dining hall. I could hear chairs skidding on the floor behind me as Kaito got up and started shouting at me, but I just kept glaring into those olive eyes of his. "Are you just going to forget what happened??" I felt Kaito's hand on my shoulder "Shuichi just calm down and let him ex-" "Clam down? Explain?!" I turned back to face Kaito, my expression twisted with anger "He tried to kill Kokichi, what is there to explain??" Kaito seemed to be at a loss for words for my question. "I would like to elaborate on the details behind the situation, Shuichi."

Rantaro followed up my question with a calm tone, sounding like he was presenting some kind of court case. "I don't wanna hear shit from you." I could hear my own tone shift as my gaze switched to Rantaro. "I don't believe I was in the right mindset when that whole ordeal went down." "Like hell you weren't!!" I shouted back. "You tried killing someone! I would hope that isn't your 'right mindset'!" How can he act so calm about something like this? "I don't think you understand, detective." What is this dude's problem?? "Oh really? So enlighten me!" Rantaro grinned and looked down at me, the familiar villainess look across his face. "I was drugged."

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More and more cliffhangers!! Also, I have just recently published my new Saiouma story "The Games We Play" so please if you like this one read that one as well! (It's Phantom Thief Kokichi x Detective Shuichi) and I have lots of crazy plans for that one >:) anyways, I hope you're enjoying my story and have a great day gorgeous/handsome <3
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