Family means no one gets left behind...right? [Daichi/Junko]

[Daichi]

Daichi was so tired. Beyond what anyone could understand, he was tired. Mothers day wasn't so long ago- By that it was just yesterday, it had ended about as poorly as he expected. He had stumble off to school the next day, not really his normal self. He was stressed and he wasn't really sure if any noticed at all. Zoning out a bit more in class and being called out twice for not paying attention. Taiki was more quite and close to his side, taking to him, or saying nothing but sitting on his shoulder, a form of comfort Daichi appreciated. This little, funk of sorts, would pass, and soon he would be back to his normal self. It wasn't anything to bad, honestly. 

Laying on his bed, arms crossed over his eyes. He sighed. His little fairy sat on his chest looking at him with observant eyes. " You should talk to someone, Daichi. Its better if you do-"The hero voiced. Daichi closed his eyes tightly. " This isn't something that anyone needs to know about- I rather ,no one ever know- Or even find out. " The teen voiced weakly, and quickly. Taiki huffed and stood up, arms crossed. " Someone is bound to notice you've been acting weird today you know.... "

" No they wont-" The other began, pulling the pillow from out under his head and pulling it over his face. " They might, Daichi." Taiki said sternly, moving to fly above his owner." This isn't like home, people see and listen to you here- And they care about you! You and I both know that. To think that, someone isn't going notice is-" 

Then there was knock at his dorm door- Daichi cursed under his breath. He pull of the pillow and slowly and sluggishly walked to the door. Unlocking it he pulled it open. Standing their was Junko, He offered a- A fake small smiled, it wasn't as bright as the normal ones. " Hey Jun-Jun, uh- Whats up?"  

[junko ୧( ॑ധ ॑)୨]

"I heard that mister."

The young girl casually slipped inside, giving him a look before smiling at him. "Why the long face Dai-chan?" She got straight to the point, plopping herself down on one of the chairs in the room as she twirled it around to face him. She'd originally planned to visit him to go over event plants for the cooking club but there was no missing those puppy dog eyes and long face he'd worn all day in class. He looked bored out of his mind which was unusual for Daichi. The second year always seemed able to get by anything with a positive attitude.

Which made it easier for Junko to notice.

"Don't try and shrug it off-- I'm not fooled that easily mister." He'd been decent enough to stick through her rough spots it was only right she do the same. What else were friends for? He was always there for others when they were having a rough time, someone had to be there for him.

[Daichi]

Daichi played innocent, unsure if she was talking about his cursing or his conversation with Taiki." Heard what?" he said leaning his head on the door before she slipped inside. He shut the door behind her carefully, and then moved to sit on his bed. Leaning on the back of his hands. She words, while they were exactly what he need to hear- someone taking an interest and taking the lead in figuring out something was wrong. But he wasn't gonna give it up so easy. He wasn't always stubborn, but in some small way he was. It was his own problem it was something that would past.

" Junko, I'm fine dont worry about it. Really." He offered her to justify- " Hes not." Taiki spoke calmly, also not like his normal self who was always so full on energy. Daichi quickly- " No no no im fine Taiki's over thinking this whole thin-"

[junko ୧( ॑ധ ॑)୨]

She stared at them both with a unimpressed look on her face. "I see how it is. I can confide in you but you can't confide in me. I'm glad I'm so untrustworthy then." She responded sourly, hoping the bitter response would get an answer would of Daichi. It wasn't exactly the greatest plan to try and guilt him but it was probably a good one knowing him.

"Well then I guess if I'm not reliable I should just be on my way then. I certainly won't be coming back to you with anything I need to confide in someone I hope you do know." She added, straightening up a bit as she stuck her nose up in the air.

He was constantly hounding her when something was wrong, causing her to eventually spill which he then responded to with reassurance. So she had to admit, the fact he wouldn't allow her to do the same did wound her a bit, but she tried to reassure herself there must've been a reason for his stubbornness.

[Daichi]

Daichi looked upset, and hurt. His face gave that away clear as day, " Junko it isn't about..." He quickly lost his confidence in his words. Now he felt like shit but didn't say anything. That wasn't his intention, he never meant to make her feel that way. He just looked at the ground. Taiki seemed so sour at her attitude and words, he got along with Junko most of the time. The girl was the closest to Daichi and the most cheerful and kind person they both knew- But to act the way she was, guilt tripping Daichi's already anxiety ridden, worrying mind. Was something he didn't take kindly. Daichi didn't need this right now- This wasn't the right action to take nor the words he needed to hear.

" Junko. " Taiki started sternly. " Please don't guilt trip him. As his friend I thought you would know better then to use words like that to make him feel worse of all things." There was a pause as he looked over the girl with much sharper eyes, but then they turned soft. It was still Junko after all. " Jun-Jun, please be more careful with your words.... We dont ask a lot of you, but i do ask you rethink your approach."

[junko ୧( ॑ധ ॑)୨]

She frowned sourly, crossing her arms. It had been meant with sarcasm, though it was no surprise it had backfired on her. Most of her ideas tended to with good luck. She wasn't the greatest at this friend thing, even she'd admit that. So this was all new to her, but she'd definitely make note of this for later. Sarcasm is not your friend in this kind of situation.

"Why can't he talk to me? I-I already asked him what was up and he won't tell me. I don't know what else to do. We're supposed to be friends. And friends talk to one another but you never come to me with anything." She huffed, sounding mildly wounded herself. "We're friends Daichi. You can come to me with anything. If you can't then what good am I other than whining? I don't want you just to listen to my whining when I need you to....I wanna listen to your problems too."

"N-not that you'd be whining..." She mumbled.

[Daichi]

Taiki sighed, not because of Junko just the situation. He knew Daichi, he was an open book with most things really. You can tell or ask him anything it was just this time around the subject bothering him wasn't something so easily to talk about. " Its not that he cant talk to you its- Hes- scared... Somewhat" Daichi nodded slightly then looked up at her a somewhat sad expression, " Sorry I- Normally I dont have many problems to tell you i swear. Mos-t the time theres nothing bothering me..." He began as he laced his hands together, they fidgeted. " I-im not used to this kinda thing. I dont even know," he sighed softly, " where to start to tell you..."

How do you tell your best friend that you father ruined your mother's, mother's day? And that he cussed him out just for existing? Just for being there. That he single handily ruined the one day his mom had with all her boys- That his mother was clearly not happy at all, maybe even becoming depressed slightly due to the state of the family (which has been that way for years.) How the fuck do you tell someone that? How?

[junko ୧( ॑ധ ॑)୨]

"That's not the problem! It wouldn't even be a problem if you had lots of problems to talk with me about! I wouldn't mind at all! I wanna be there to help you too Dai-chan...you don't have to be scared. I'm not gonna get angry or hate or or...anything stupid like that. I'm your friend for who you are! And that's not gonna change because I know you're a grade A guy!" She chirped, looking at him with those big ol' puppy dog eyes, trying to sound as sincere as she could.

"It's okay you don't have to figure out where to start, you can just go bit by bit with what you're comfortable with. I won't push you any further than you're okay with. I promise. I just...want to help. Getting it off your chest will feel a lot better than holding it all in." She moved over, gently taking hold of his hands as she gave them a slight reassuring squeeze.

Tama peeked out from behind her shoulder, making it fairly obvious she'd decided to give the young girl some assistance in what she said. The crescent moon adorning her hair as she looked at Daichi with a genuinely concerned look. With Tama's help, she'd at least be able to speak a bit more carefully.

[Daichi]

He felt a little better with Junko's word to reassure him. Her hold his hand was nice too. It was comforting. He held on to it, almost like a little kid would with a sibling. He always liked affection no matter how small. Taiki was proof enough of that as the little hero constantly lounged on him all the time, whether it was sitting on his shoulder on his head, in his hood or a hoodie pocket. Currently however his eyebrows pulled together, in thought. Contemplating his words in his own head. Biting his lip as he tried to figure out what needed to be said and the parts he could leave out. Spare come details to make it not seem all the bad- The opposite thing Junko wanted him to do. Taiki of course knew what was going on his head. Softly Taiki spoke as he sat on Daichis open palm in his lap. " From a boy who tries hide what he wants to say, to a boy who doesn't hold back his words. Write, Dream, Create."

While black pen appeared carefully tucked behind his ear. Nothing else really change, he gaze was a bit more stead on Junko. Before it turned to the side and looked at the floor. Then He started to speak. " You know how the other day it was mothers day? Well I went home to see my mom just like- Well everyone else did. I..." Words at first felt relaxed and calm, " Ok. First things first, you should know my dad... Hates me. I dont mean just like a 'dislike', that 'we dont see eye to eye but we still love each other,' thing. I mean he actually hates my guts." Speaking beginning to sound strained like it hurt him to be saying this but he continued on nonetheless. " Even knowing that though... I wanted to go home and see my mom. I bought her an new book i thought she would like- A new mug for her little collection she has. I thought if I got home early enough I would get to see her and my brothers before my dad got home for work." When he spoke of his mom he sounded genuinely happy. " And I did for a short time. I was nice. My brothers are all so far away and I missed them a lot. I got to see them and it was great, I was happy." Small unmistakable smile.

Then his face twisted, and the black pen behind his ear was gone. " But I stayed to long and my father came home and-" He squeezed Junko's hand, not with a lot of pressure though.  " I ruined everything- I ruined the one day my mother had with her boys who were scattered everywhere. I just- I shouldn't have even showed up-."