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From within the room, the sound of sorrowful cries permeated the air, each sob a testament to Daiki's pain.
He choked out, his voice trembling with emotion.
Amidst the quiet sobs, the distant echo of approaching footsteps could be discerned. Daiki's heart raced, and he instinctively sought refuge under the bed, as if hiding would shield him from the world outside.
As the door creaked open, Kaito stepped into the room, his concerned gaze immediately drawn to the chain that disappeared beneath the bed. Following its path, he discovered that one end was anchored to the wall while the other end was fastened to Daiki's ankle.
Exhaling a heavy sigh, Kaito's shoulders slumped as he contemplated the situation. He moved towards the bed, his steps deliberate and weighed down by the gravity of the moment. Placing a package of food on the floor, he spoke gently, his voice carrying a mixture of empathy and frustration.
Kaito
You must be starving
Kaito began, his words a tender attempt to bridge the gap between them
Kaito
Why don't you come out and have something to eat?
In response, only faint sobs echoed from beneath the bed, evidence of Daiki's inner struggle. He fought to stifle his cries, afraid that any noise might worsen his predicament.
In response, only faint sobs echoed from beneath the bed, evidence of Daiki's inner struggle. He fought to stifle his cries, afraid that any noise might worsen his predicament.
Kaito
I SAID come out and finish it!
Daiki's fragile composure shattered, and in a moment of panic, he accidentally bumped his head against the underside of the bed.
Daiki
Ahhh... it hurts... hic
He whimpered, a fresh pang of pain mingling with his distress.
Kaito fell silent, his eyes fixed on the scene before him. Seconds stretched into eternity as emotions swirled between them. Eventually, a trembling hand emerged from beneath the bed, reaching hesitantly for the package of food. However, before Daiki could grasp it, Kaito's hand wrapped around his, holding it firmly yet gently.
Their eyes met in a fleeting connection, a silent understanding passing between them. In that unspoken moment, Kaito's grip conveyed reassurance, a promise of support amid the shadows that threatened to engulf them both.
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