Blind Jealousy

The Dormitory Motive (1/2)

Happy Late Birthday Rantarhoe >:)
*This Chapter includes mention of gore*
     Shuichi POV~

Ah- my whole body is throbbing. I sat myself up in bed and almost fell back to the pillows due to my headache. Kokichi and I really overdid it yesterday at the arcade- I can't even think straight. My mind flooded with thoughts of the previous night, The competitive looks we shot each other, the abrupt laughter when the other messed up, and the intimate moment we shared... It comforted me. I felt as if the soreness of my body suddenly melted away when he entered my mind, and it sounds so platitude but it's the truth. I slithered away from my sheets and shivered a bit at the cold breeze that brushed through my Pajamas. I readied myself as I would any morning, combing through my rough hair and attentively clipping each button on my shirt. I slipped my shoes on and shuffled to the door, turning it's handled and making my way into the hall. I guess this is just like every other morning, so I should find Kokichi and head to-

"ATTENTION STUDENTS! Please make your way to the gym for a special presentation!" 

Or not... "Shumaiiii!" A little figure appeared behind me, latching around my waist and squeezing me tightly. He's still as energetic as ever... "Kokichi, I was about to go looking for you." I turned a bit to take the boy under my arm, holding him near unintentionally "Man you must be obsessed with me! Asking me to stay the night, offering to take me to my room, even searching for me?? You must really love being around me!" My face instantly flushed at the words Kokichi had used. 'Love being around me' ... I love a lot more than just that about you... "I-I'm only being nice!" I quickly parted from him as to not further embarrass myself, Kokichi letting out a muffled sigh at this "Whatever you say Shuichi~" God I get so flustered whenever he says my name like that. "Let's get to the gym, we'd better hurry before we upset Monokuma."

Kokichi and I arrived at the gym and made our way inside, heads turning in our direction as the door's hinges lustily creaked. I could feel every pair of eyes fixating on us as if we were striving for their attention. God- everyone's looking... I began to panic silently to myself, polluting my thoughts with concerns about what they could all be thinking. But then, Kokichi suddenly took my hand and intertwined our fingers, looking up to resumed me with his smile that it was ok. It really is scary how easily he can manipulate the way I feel... but I'm somewhat grateful for it. "Ah, you two are finally here." Maki approached us with Kaito tailing behind her. Whenever Maki was the slightest bit concerned you could see it on her face as I could now, which made me quite timid of what was to come "Do you guys know what this is about?" Kokichi shrugged and I shook my head, both of us completely oblivious to what was going on. "Anddd now that the whole gang is here, I can tell ya what you're all here for!" The small black and white bear appeared on his podium like a magic trick, flailing his arms back and forth to gain out attention. "I have a new motive for the lot of you!" Monokuma proudly announced to the group, earning a couple of fearful gasps and apprehensive looks. A new motive? But we just recently had kirumi's trial... why is this happening so soon?

"And this one is gonna be very interesting!" Monokuma's villainous smile widened as the student body collectively grew more troubled "So let me introduce you to-" Monokuma gestured to the screen behind him, which flashed on and illuminated large, glitching letters. "The Dormitory Motive!"

Complete silence feel over the gym. The screen that sat behind Monokuma flared with the brightened letters, just staring at it made my stomach tie itself into knots. What does this even mean? "This is a special motive that will last 24 hours!" Monokuma cheerfully continued, disregarding the confused clump of students the stood before him "In reference to the name, this motive will be based around your personal dorms! From this point forward-" Monokuma lifted a small black remote from his protium, prominently presenting it to us. Monokuma's face was displayed on the front of the remote sitting atop a larger red button. Without hesitation, He pressed the button with a slight click. I flinched a bit at the sudden sound... but nothing followed it. "Your dorms will be locked till this time tomorrow! Which means you all must be amongst your peers, including nighttime hours!"