EXITronpa ; Escape, Exit, Elucidate!

[4] Counting the Days.

Ruby pulled out a bracelet from the bedside drawer, turning over and showing me it. It was one of those loomed bracelets that you could put on your wrist... It made me have a sense of relief. "..What's this?" I was wondering how she even got one of those, or why she was giving me this. She gave me a optimistic smile. "It's a friendship bracelet!" She went to show it off. It had a red and orange pattern as she went to slip it on my hand. "We've been friends for years and... I don't really have anything jewlery-wise to give you. So! I hope this makes up for it." She smiled. I stared at it, hesitant. "..R-Really...?" I was surprised she would give me a gift. Even after all we've gone through...

"Yeah! Like it?" 

"...Well.. Yeah, I do." I felt a little sense of hope. 

Maybe there was a light... I just needed to look forward and hope for the best. For Ruby...

For Leafy...

For Match...

The thought made me happy. Even with all of the obstacles during the game and outside when I'm doing my usual career. I know I can do this. I went to go and stand, tearing up as I went to hug the smaller figure. "T-Thank you.." I mumbled. I felt like breaking down... I've been hiding my true feelings about everything. To myself... To her... I needed to open up more. I know trusting people and having to grow an attachment even when at any moment they can basically die right in front of your stupid eyes is a horrible idea but.

I just needed a sense of safety.

Someone to trust and befriend... Ruby rubbed my back, nodding. "..No biggie." I could feel a smile tugging at her face as we kept close to eachother... Everyone had been in such despair. We didn't know who to trust because at any moment they could kill or be killed. That was the point of the killing game, afterall. I went to part from the hug, gazing at her softly. "Ruby, you're a lifesaver." I nudged her as I went to stand. "Anyways, I'm going to go and head off. Stay safe for me, okay?" I went to go and give her a small kiss on the cheek, just to make her feel a little happier as I left her room. That was nice... 

I left to go and do a headcount to make sure everyone was alive. Ever since losing those two and having this new motive... I knew a death was bound to occur. I wasn't sure when, though. Gelatin, Firey Jr, and Taco were all in the kitchen doing their own thing. Jr seemed really on edge still and despite Taco clearly stealing his favorite cans of soda... He didn't even say anything about it. I was really skeptical. Loser seemed to be in the library with Dora, probably talking about one of his own books or something. He sorta had a huge ego from what I've gathered about the author... I wouldn't be surprised. 8-Ball was in one of the classrooms, reading to himself as he was propped up against the wall. I decided to not question it.

Balloony was in the hallway and he passed by me as he seemed to be making his way to the kitchen. It seemed to be a pretty popular spot for everyone... I was wondering where Liy was, looking around and everywhere for her. I wasn't sure where she was... After all of my attempts, I decided to head for her room and knock on it.

I waited, smiling as I saw her open the door... The thing was.. She seemed really tired. There were obvious bags under her eyes and she seemed to be really tired... She was gripping the door knob fairly tightly, looking up at me. "..Oh, hey Pencil.." She yawned a bit, rubbing her eye a bit. "L-Liy! What the hell??" I was a little judgemental of her appearance. I had no idea why she looked like a complete mess. "Huh- Oh... I've been working on trying to figure out a few things.." She mumbled. I raised an eyebrow.

"When did you even last sleep...?"

"Four days ago."

My jaw dropped a bit from the thought. "Liy! You're killing yourself by doing that... You need your sleep.." I worriedly said. "I-I don't know what you've been working on but you shouldn't be staying awake for so long." I mean... I did used to stay awake until midnight. This was different though. "...I guess... I just don't want to be killed in my sleep.." She tiredly yawned.

"What? Why would-"

"People are fucking insane in this place, Pencil. I'm not risking it." She grabbed me by the jacket as she pulled me close to her. "I've been trying to figure out what the fuck has been up with this place and I need to stay up incase I die." She stated, staring at me. "I'm capable and I'll be just fine."

"...Liy.."

"Just leave me alone." Liy pushed me away before shutting the door on me, surprising me as I went to hold my arms. I had no idea what was up with her... I was a little on edge. I hope she wasn't planning anything too dark.. I went to go and head off.. It was around 6, and I was getting a little worn from all of the walking. I sorta needed some sleep to catch so...

I went to head to my room for bed. Like usual. It was hard to ignore everything but I needed to honestly stop overreacting.. Things will be fine tomorrow.

Right?