---### Chapter 64: A Moment of Weakness#### Bing's POVThe day had been grueling, each hour dragging longer than the last. Bing's symptoms were worsening by the minute, and the strain of keeping everything hidden was taking its toll. They were barely able to focus, the dizziness and fatigue creeping up on them like a shadow that wouldn't leave.As the meeting ended, Bing felt the familiar wave of nausea rise up again. They took a deep breath, hoping to push it down, but this time it was different. Their vision blurred, and the room seemed to tilt."Bing?" A concerned voice called out, but it sounded distant, like it was coming from the other side of a tunnel. Bing tried to respond, to reassure everyone that they were fine, but their body betrayed them. The dizziness intensified, and before they could steady themselves, everything went black.---When Bing slowly regained consciousness, they found themselves lying on the floor of their office. The harsh fluorescent lights flickered above, and the voices around them were a dull murmur. The world felt heavy, as though they were submerged in deep water.They blinked, trying to focus on the faces above them, but everything was still spinning. Suddenly, a familiar face came into view, eyes wide with panic—Safari."Bing, can you hear me?" Safari's voice was laced with worry, and Bing could feel the anxiety radiating off him.They tried to nod, but their head felt too heavy. "Y-yeah..." Bing croaked out, their voice barely audible."What happened?" Safari asked, his tone urgent. "One moment you were fine, and then you just... collapsed."Bing's mind raced, searching for an explanation, but the truth was too terrifying to confront. They couldn't tell Safari—not like this, not when they were so close to breaking. "I'm just tired," Bing whispered, avoiding Safari's gaze. "It's been a long day."Safari wasn't convinced. He looked at Bing with a mixture of concern and frustration, clearly aware that something was wrong. "Bing, this isn't just tiredness. You've been off for weeks now, and I'm really worried."Bing's heart sank. They couldn't keep lying, but the thought of revealing the truth paralyzed them with fear. What would Safari think? How would he react?Safari gently helped Bing sit up, his hand lingering on their shoulder for support. "You don't have to go through this alone, you know," he said softly. "Whatever it is, I'm here. We'll figure it out together."The sincerity in Safari's voice was like a lifeline, and for a moment, Bing felt the overwhelming urge to tell him everything. But the fear was still there, holding them back.Instead, Bing gave a small, weak nod, grateful for Safari's support even though they couldn't bring themselves to fully open up yet.Safari's eyes softened, and he gave Bing a reassuring smile. "Let's get you out of here. You need rest."Bing didn't protest as Safari helped them to their feet, guiding them out of the office. They could feel Safari's protective presence beside them, his concern evident in every gentle touch and worried glance.As they left the office, Bing couldn't shake the feeling that things were about to change—whether they were ready for it or not.
