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The four stayed over that night, all cramped in the small dorm room, but it felt comfortable. It made Nagi feel warm, like this was a family. He didn’t understand what family felt like, but this was close enough for him.
Bachira was up first, his energetic energy radiating and waking everyone else up. Nagi was still in bed, nearly about to fall asleep until a specific notification sound he set for Reo popped up. He immediately sat up and opened his phone, wanting to see what Reo had sent back.
Ness sat beside him, peering over his shoulder and watching as Nagi slowly opened Reo's contact.
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Direct Messages
Nagi: Reo can we talk tomorrow at our spot
Reo: Sorry Nagi, but I can’t.
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“Eh…” Nagi mumbled, staring at his phone screen before Ness gasped, and covered his mouth.
That caught the attention of the other three, and they quickly came over to see what happened.
“Did he reply!?” Bachira asked rather energetically, buzzing with energy.
“He said no.” He muttered.
There was a pang of silence, before a sound of confusion came out of the three. Ness was comforting Nagi by ruffling his hair, trying to soothe him.
“Jesus Christ, seriously?” Rin asked, his expression was its usual nonchalance yet concern was in his eyes.
Chigiri took the phone out of Nagi’s hands before shaking his head and groaning.
“He didn’t even say why!? I swear I’m going to die one day because of you two—“
“Ask him why! Don’t leave him on seen!” Bachira yelped, sitting in front of Nagi and snatching the phone from Chigiri before returning it to Nagi.
Nagi only nodded and sent the message rather quickly, eager to get an answer.
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Direct Messages
Nagi: Why?
Reo: None of your business.
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Nagi could’ve died right then and there.
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Two gay parents and the homo son - 9:37 AM
Reo: So I told him none of his business!
Kunigami: Reo.
Nagi rarely ever reaches out like this, he doesn’t even ask you to hangout at all.
Chigiri: Mikage Reo.
Communication. HOW MANY TIMES DO I NEED TO TELL YOU THIS
GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD.
Reo: I don’t want to talk to him right now.
Chigiri: You could’ve told him you aren’t ready, that you don’t wanna talk right now, but NO
you said none of your business.
Kunigami: Reo, you never talk to Nagi like that.
We know you don’t exactly like him right now but he also feels things too.
Reo: Well I’d think the opposite!
Chigiri: Reo.
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The goats (and bumblebee) - 10:01 AM
Bachira: Sorry for leaving so early Nagichi!!!
Isagi really wanted me back at the dormss :((
Nagi: It’s okay Ness is still here
Rin: Just text if you need anything.
Chigiri: pleasepleaseplease dont give up on talkinf to reo km beggignyoh PLEASE
Nagi: I wasn’t planning too
Chigiri: ohymhod ive been blessed.
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Nagi and Ness sat beside each other on Nagi’s bed, Nagi resting his head on Ness’ shoulder and Ness staring at the wall in front of them. Sunlight dawned over them from the window behind them, Choki sitting behind Nagi.
“You know, Nagi. I’m sure you both will be okay.” Ness whispered, tilting his head to slightly rest on Nagi’s.
Nagi could only blink, still trying to process what had happened. He was never good with emotions, but everything felt like too much at the same time.
“Reo doesn’t… like me anymore…” He whispered, the realization dawned over him like a bucket of ice cold water was poured on him.
“No, he does like you, Nagi. He’s just… scared.” Ness tried to explain.
“…Of what?” He muttered, curling more into himself.
“I don’t know, but don’t give up because of a minor setback, okay, Sei?” Ness smiled, speaking softly to Nagi as if this was his own child.
After a few beats of silence, Ness’ phone rang. They both jumped at the sudden sound and Ness quickly got off the bed and looked at Nagi.
“I’m sorry, Sei. I promised Kaiser I’d help him with something back at our dorm, just call if you need anything, okay?” He apologized as he ruffled Nagi’s hair.
Nagi could only nod before Ness left the room, the door closing with a final click. Now he was left alone, silence washing over him. The clock on his nightstand ticked each passing minute, and he could only lay down, letting his thoughts run.
He stared at the ceiling for a few minutes, debating if he should get up or not before his bedroom door swung open, revealing Barou with his usual pissed expression carrying a laundry basket.
“Quit moping and help me with the laundry, or you can say goodbye to that phone of yours.” Barou threatened, before retreating to their living room.
Nagi could only sigh before he sat up, not wanting to be dragged by the ear.
“Maid Barou…”
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Bluelock Citizens - 3:58 PM
Yukimiya: OH MY GOODNESS WHOS FIRE ALARM IS BLASTING RN.
Charles: MY MAC N CHEESE ITS COOKING STILL STOP
Otoya: twin its smoking.
Chigiri: IT STINKS SO BAD JESUS
Rin: @Kurona Get yours and Charles’ shit together.
Kurona: I’m not even at the dorms right now…
Karasu: WAIT SO WE JS LEFT HIM UNSUPERVISED, COOKING???
Yukimiya: WE’RE NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO HAVE TOASTERS IN OUR DORMS HOW ARE YOU COOKING YOUR FOOD??
Charles: tinfoil and the sun
Chigiri: ur gonna kill us all one day.
Shidou: CHARLES WRAP IT UP I SEE LOKI LURKING THE HALLWAYS
Charles: OMG THANK U YOURE A REAL ONE
Niko: holy shit its smells bad
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The goats (and bumblebee) - 4:09 PM
Ness: @Nagi are you doing okay?
Nagi: Barou is making me a slave
Chigiri: this is why i hate men #killthemall
Rin: Are you not a man yourself?
Chigiri: Ok but I serve sm why would I be killed
Bachira: REAL
Ness: Nagi I’ll be there around 8 to drop off some snacks, alright? Me and Kaiser are going to the convenience store, text me anything you want guys!
Bachira: WAIT US TOO??
Ness: Yep!! Max 2 items per person though, still need my yen to get through the month.
Nagi: Alcohol.
Ness: What
Nagi: Alcohol.
Rin: None of us here are the legal age of drinking yet, how do you expect Ness to get you alcohol?
Chigiri: Nagi wouldn’t alcohol be a hassle because it burns your throat
Nagi: grape
Chigiri: ???
You communicating in emojis is better than using the microphone bro
Nagi: 🥂🍎
Bachira: OH HE WANTS THE SPARKLING APPLE JUICE!!!
Ness: Nagi, that's not alcohol…
Nagi: 😶
Chigiri: Where did you even try it?? I thought you lived off of lemon juice
Nagi: 💜➡️🤍➡️🎉➡️🥂
Bachira: OH YEAH YOU DID MENTION GOING TO ONE OF THOSEE
Rin: I don’t like how I can understand him.
Nagi, go back to using the microphone for our own good.
Nagi: 🤨👎
Chigiri: Oh!