Complicated (Len × Reader) (under major editing atm)

Sleep and Disbelief

Almost half an hour later Gaku shows up going on and on about [_____] getting hurt, but didn't say much before he passed out. They'd both been under our watchful eyes for the past several days. I'm surprised they even lasted this long.

The door opened and Meiko walked in with a tray of coffees.

"I wasn't sure what y'all'd've wanted, so I got two black coffees and two decafs... but I spiked the decafs so heads up," she said as she placed them down on the desk.

"You're amazing," Miki said and read which one's were which before snatching up a coffee. I did my best to smile at Meiko given the circumstances, but I thanked her. Meiko smiled back at me but it didn't reach her eyes. The stress and uncertainty we all faced was something we hadn't felt before. I used to think we were so strong and then this happened...

Meiko placed a hand on my shoulder, pulling me out of my thoughts and stared at [_____]. Hesitantly, she nodded her head at her, "How is she?"

"Well, [_____] hit her head against the ground or maybe even a tree root really hard from what Gakupo told us when they showed up. If it was the Eros that attacked them, that's messed up. [_____]'s not an official member and we all know attacking a nonparticipant goes against every gang's code. You can scam or scare them, but under no circumstances are you allowed to hurt civilians... makes me wonder just how close to the base they were."

I worried about that too, but for now, I had to focus on [_____]. This news hurt me so much. [_____] was one of my best students and such a pure soul. Poor kid's been through so much and I feel like the storm of crap keeps pelting her with more misfortune.

"How are you doing?" she quietly asked me. I looked up at her and grimaced.

"Not great, but I have to keep doing what I can," I said. It was the truth. I'm not one for lying. Meiko muttered a curse word and shook her head. She pulled a flask out from her pocket and took a swig.

"After this calms down, you need to take some time for yourself, okay? Please don't work yourself to the bone, Teto."

I greatly appreciated her concern and agreed softly.

"Only once this has settled. I promise."

"Good," Meiko told me, "You need the rest."

I thanked her again, but this time for her words and company. She pat my head and winked at me taking another drink.

"You be careful with that," I scolded her. She huffed out a small, good-natured laugh, and nodded.

"It's actually more of a wine cooler than a vodka this time, I swear. Waning off of hardcore liquors is harder than it looks during times like these, but I'm trying. I need to go check on some things, but I'll catch up with you guys, okay?"

I nodded and watched Meiko leave, Miki calling out another "thank you" before she fully walked out the door. I sighed softly, feeling a bit lighter than before, but this suffocation couldn't easily ebb out. I grabbed the spiked coffee, taking a sip and nearly immediately regretting it. The bitter burn certainly wasn't very fun for me, but I drank it because I wasn't doing my best.

"Where am I?" a weak little voice croaked out.

I glanced over at [_____]'s bed. She was staring at me. I glanced over at Miki and her shocked expression matched mine. We were equally stunned. I snapped out of it without a second to spare and had Miki hand me a cup of water.

"Hey, [_____]. Right now you're in Miki's room. We're kinda using this as a makeshift infirmary. It's a long story, but you're okay."

The door opened yet again and this time, it was Miku who walked through. Miki and I greeted her with a big smile, "Look who's finally up!"

Miku practically ran in and tackled the poor girl in a strong embrace, tears falling out of her eyes.

"Miku!" Miki cried, "She's still fragile, you can't be doing that right now!"

Miku gave one final squeeze, causing [_____] to yelp a little before she backed away. Amidst our joy in her recovery, [_____] stared at us oddly as if she was trying to place us, but she couldn't. And that's when my heart sank.

"I'm sorry, but where am I? What exactly is going on? Who are all of you?"

After those very words left [_____]'s lips, it caused us more anguish than before. The three of us stared at her in disbelief. She was pulling a prank right? This was a joke, right?

Len's P.O.V.

After hearing Miku's news, I ran to see [_____]. It couldn't be true. Memory loss is for movies and dramas for suspense and plot twists. These things weren't real, so it had to be fake. [_____] had to retain her memories... what Miku told me was just a cruel joke.

When I got to Miki's door, I knocked and walked right in. [____] was in the middle of a conversation with Teto. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she looked normal and cozy minus all the scratches, cuts, and various injuries she sustained.

She looked at me with a form of recognition so I knew Miku was just pulling my leg. I ran up to her and hugged her with all my might. Both Miki and Teto chorused about not doing that, but I ignored them. I was just happy she was awake.

"Wait, what's going on? Who are you?" I moved back and stared into her frightened eyes and officially understood... This was beyond unreal.