Chapter 17 - Without

                                    

                                          
~ (Y/N)'s POV ~
                          
I woke up from my nightmare. Thunder sounded, causing a chill to go down my spine. I picked up my phone and quickly called Len. But he didn't answer. I had forgotten he was still at the hospital. All I wanted was to hear his voice. But I couldn't. Not knowing what else to do, I called Fukase.
                          
"Hm...? (Y/N), why are you up? It's one in the morning." He mumbled tiredly.
                          
"Sorry..." I whispered.
                          
"Are you okay?"
                          
"Not really..." I admitted.
                          
He was silent for a minute. "I'm coming over."
                          
"What-"
                          
"I'm hanging up. Be there in a second."
                          
The phone call ended. I placed the phone on the stand. Just as he said, Fukase slowly opened my door.
                          
"Hey... What's up...?" He asked, walking inside.
                          
I stared at the floor. "I had a nightmare... and I miss Len."
                          
Fukase sighed. "Len's going to be okay. He'll be back tomorrow."
                          
"I'm just worried."
                          
"You two have a strong bond, don't you?"
                          
I nodded. Everything was silent.
                          
"Do you want to go see him?"
                          
I jumped up. "Yes. Now."
                          
Fukase chuckled. "Alright. C'mon."
                          
***
                          
I opened the door to Len's hospital room. He was sleeping quietly. Everything seemed peaceful. I walked over to him and placed my hand over his. He slowly woke and looked my way.
                          
"(Y/N)...? Why are you here so late?" Len asked.
                          
I smiled sadly. "I had a nightmare and missed my Leno."
                          
He giggled softly before sitting up. Len patted beside him. I sat down and smiled.
                          
"So are you gonna give me a good dreams kiss?"
                          
Len blushed and looked at me confused. "What's that?"
                          
"My mom used to give me a good dreams kiss when I had a nightmare."
                          
Len looked away. "I'm not a kissy-type person."
                          
"You are when other people are around."
                          
"When other guys are around that you would fall for instead."
                          
"I couldn't fall for anyone else even if I wanted to." I assured him.
                          
I gave him a hug. Len seemed startled and lightly shoved me back.
                          
"D-Don't just go around hugging me and asking for kisses."
                          
"Are you that uncomfortable with it?"
                          
"I'm comfortable with it when I'm trying to keep your focus on me instead Kaito or Fukase."
                          
Len faced me. His blue eyes locked with mine. Len frowned.
                          
"What?" I asked with confusion.
                          
"It's just... I can't..." He stuttered. "I-I..."
                          
He shut his eyes, trying not to cry. Out of panic, I wrapped my arms around him. To my surprise, he hugged me back. I pulled him closer.
                          
"Len, what's wrong?"
                          
"I'm so scared, (Y/N)... I don't want to admit it, but I am."
                          
"Scared of what?"
                          
"Of Mayu. And going back to the camp."