Day 5

Done fuck all today, just named chapters and planned a bit. I shall do more in photography tomorrow and over the weekend. 4167 words. Yey me.



Jasmine sat down beside Mikaru, placing a hand on his shoulder. Mana knelt in front of them. He opened the medical kit, before turning back to Mikaru.

“I need you to tell me if you have any injuries. Please, don’t be embarrassed. I am a professional, and I have dealt with Byou’s victims before. You can trust me.” Mana said, speaking very softly, soothingly. Mikaru shook his head.

“I’m ok, really. He only…” he just couldn’t say it, so he spat into a mug that was next to the sofa, hoping they would get the hint. Mana and Jasmine looked at each other, relieved. It could have been so much worse…

“Now, Mikaru. I’m going to give you my number. If you even see Byou, call me or find Jasmine. You sure so lucky to be alive…,” A tear fell down Mana’s cheek as he spoke, he tried to wipe it away without the others noticing. “You need to look after yourself, or you won’t last long here. If you need anything, find us. We will help you. Promise me?” Mikaru nodded. Mana sighed and stood, gesturing for Jasmine to stand. They bade Mikaru farewell, and left the apartment.

Outside the apartment, Jasmine turned to Mana as he began to leave, grabbing his hand. He smiled gently at Mana, blushing a little and pulling him into a hug. Mana squeaked a little in surprise, not used to physical contact of that sort. Jasmine pulled away.

"Mana, could you possibly stay at mine tonight? I'm just a little shook up after everything... I need someone to hold me..." Jasmine asked, rather embarrassed. Mana smiled and patted his shoulder, and nodded. Jasmine grinned, and led Mana into his apartment. Jasmine headed straight for his bedroom, guiding Mana behind him. Mana removed his coat, placing it on the end of the bed, and removed his shoes, as Jasmine picked up some bedclothes for himself and Mana, passed Mana some clothes and headed for the door.

"wait. It's ok, change here. I'll be watching you all night, changing in the same room won't matter. I won't look." Mana told him, before turning and quickly removing his dress and tights, before slipping on the pyjamas. He turned back, to see Jasmine changed and hugging himself tightly as he sat on the floor by the bed. Mana pulled back the bed covers and guided Jasmine into bed, pulling the covers over him. He then climbed into the bed with him, cuddling up to Jasmine and kissing his forehead. It was then he noticed Jasmine’s tears, but felt it best not to ask. He waited until he knew Jasmine was asleep until he closed his eyes.