■3rd Person POV■

It's the last period, all of the students are in their classes. A teacher walks through the hallway in a hurry, the students from class four watch as that teacher walks past their class, heading to class five, Ushijima also looks at that teacher.

The teacher knocks on the door before slides the class's door open. Everyone in class five looks at the teacher.

Teacher1: excuse me sir, I need to speak with L/N Y/N...

The teacher whispers to the teacher that currently teaching. The teachers call Y/N's name, and Y/N gets up from her seat, feeling a little bit antsy. Y/N bows her head to the teacher in class and walks out of the class with the other teacher.

Y/N: what is it Mrs.?

Teacher1: I want you to listen, please calm down okay... We got a call from the hospital, your mother was admitted to the hospital earlier because she collapsed in her office.

Y/N feels as the blood drained from her body. She remembers the day her father passed away, it was the same, she was called by the teacher. Y/N's knees getting weak and the teacher sees this so she holds her up and helps her walk to the teacher's lounge.

When they walk in front of class four, Ushijima sees Y/N's face as she looks frightened. Ushijima raises his hand and excuses himself from the teacher. When he walks out of his class, he catches up with Y/N and the teacher that are about to climb down the stairs.

Ushijima: excuse me...

The teacher looks back and so does Y/N. The moment Y/N sees Ushijima's face, tears finally fall roll down her cheeks.

Y/N: Waka...toshi...

Ushijima's body stiffens as he sees Y/N cries. The teacher told him what happens with Y/N's mother. Ushijima knows exactly that Y/N is worried, her mother is the only one that she has. Ushijima made up his mind, he pulls out his handkerchief and hands it to Y/N

Ushijima: please wait for a moment... I'll go with her... I'm going to ask for permission first.

Ushijima goes back to his class and explains to his teacher that he's going to come with Y/N. He comes and picks Y/N up at the teacher lounge, and the two go to the appointed hospital with a cab called by the school.

When they arrived at the hospital, they immediately go to Y/N's mother's room. There her mother is unconscious on the bed, the doctor is examining her once more. The two could only see her from the door, for now, waiting for the doctor to finish.

Y/N: Mo..ther...

Ushijima: Y/N... breathe... calm down... she's gonna be alright... 

Y/N: Wakatoshi... (sobs) Mother is... I only have her... (sobs) I'm... gonna be alone...

Ushijima feels pain as he sees Y/N's current state. He reaches out and pulls Y/N to his body and hugs her. Y/N's body stiffens as warmth surrounding her body as she is pressed to Ushijima's large figure.

Y/N: Wakatoshi...

Ushijima: I'm here... I'm right by your side... calm down, everything will be alright...

More tears come out of her eyes and she clutches on Ushijima's jacket. Ushijima gently strokes her hair and looks at her mother. 

A doctor came and explain to them what happens. Thankfully nothing bad is happening to her, she's just exhausted and needs more rest. Y/N and Ushijima bow their head to the doctor and the doctor let them in into the room as her mother is awake.

■Y/N's POV■

Wakatoshi and I walk to the bedside and I hold my mother's hand. Even though the doctor said that she will be fine, I couldn't help but worried about her. 

Mother pats my head gently and apologizes for making me worried. She also apologizes to Wakatoshi and thank him for coming with me. 

Y/N's Mom: Wakatoshi, thank you so much for coming with Y/N... she must be worried...

Ushijima: no problem, I'm glad that you're fine...

What should I do? Wakatoshi came here with me while he has practice today. He skipped today's practice because of me.

Y/N: Wakatoshi... forgive me... because of me... because you came here with me... your practice...

Ushijima: I came here on my own volition... I want to come... don't worry about it... 

Seeing as Wakatoshi staring at me with his tender eyes brings back memories.

~Flashback~

I was sitting in my backyard, crying alone as my father just passed away and just being buried today. I hide my face on my knees, hugging my knees close to my body. Just then I feel a presence next to me.

Wakatoshi is sitting next to me, handing me his handkerchief. I didn't take it because my body's trembling, so he wipes my tears away instead.

Ushijima: you can cry... I'll be right here... it's okay to be sad... now is my time to repay you...

Wakatoshi's parents divorced last year, and his father left for another country. During that time, even though he doesn't look sad, I know he feels the loss because he was close to his father.

Y/N: I'm sorry Wakatoshi...

Ushijima: Don't apologize... you did nothing wrong... it's okay... I'm here...by your side...

~End of Flashback~

Since that day, I've been liking him not just as a childhood friend, but as a man. He rarely shows many expressions, and some people might think of him as a cold person. But, Wakatoshi is a kind and honest person. 

Ushijima: I'm sorry, but I need to make a call...

With that, Wakatoshi walks out of the room, leaving me and my mother alone.

Y/N's Mom: seems like you two made up already...

I look at mom as she stares at me with tender eyes.

Y/N: Made up? 

Mom looks at the door, we can see Wakatoshi as he's talking on the phone through the small window on the door.

Y/N's Mom: On holiday, when you were at Akane's place, Wakatoshi came to our house and looking for you...

I was surprised, I didn't know about this. Mom looks at me with tender eyes and rubs the back of my hand.

Y/N's Mom: He said he hurt you and came to apologize... why are you fighting?

I didn't mean to make him felt guilty... Wakatoshi came to apologize?

Y/N's Mom: you guys are fine now right?

Y/N: it was my fault mother... Wakatoshi did nothing wrong...

Y/N's mom: as long as you two are good now then it's alright...

I put my head on the bed and mom stroke my hair gently. She made me sleepy and, I could feel that I slowly drifted.

■Ushijima's POV■

I told coach Washijo that I'm going to skip today's practice. He allowed me to, but I need to practice more during the weekend, which is fine. I put my phone back inside my pocket and walk back into the room. 

There I see Y/N sleeps, her head is resting on the bed while her body remains seated on the chair. Y/N's mother is stroking her hair and lift her finger to her lips, telling me to keep quiet. I walk closer to the bed and sees her sleeping face. Her eyes are puffy from crying earlier. 

Y/N's Mom: So... she said that back then you did nothing wrong... she said it was her fault...

I was surprised and look at her face as she peacefully sleeping.

Why did she think that way? she did nothing wrong...

Ushijima: it's my fault... I hurt her...

Y/N's mother chuckles quietly, she stares at me and smiles.

Y/N's Mom: I guess I'm worried for nothing... maybe you two just misunderstand each other...

I was startled when I see Y/N moves a little in her sleep. The position doesn't look comfortable. I crouch down a little, and gently lift her body and carry her to the sofa. I place her down and cover her body with my jacket.

After that, I walk back to the bedside and sit on the chair where Y/N sat earlier. Y/N's mother's staring at me. I was confused at why she stares at me.

Ushijima: What is it?

Y/N's mother shook her head no but then look at me with gentle eyes.

Y/N's Mom: nothing, it's just... Wakatoshi, what do you think of Y/N?

I could feel my body stiffens by the question. What did I think of her? I never think about it. I look at where Y/N sleeps. 

Ushijima: I... don't know...

But then memories of when we didn't meet for months came. How I couldn't help but be distracted when she's not around, looking for her presence, I don't know what to call these feelings are, but.

Ushijima: I don't know what did I think of her... but... I just want her presence around me... I feel restless when she's not around... I got easily distracted because I couldn't help but look for her... For now... all I know is... I just want to be by her side... and I want her to be by my side...

Y/N's mother's eyes are widened, she blinks a couple of times before chuckling.

Y/N's Mom: you really are an honest man Wakatoshi... thank you for answering my question.

Yes, that's my answer for now...

If I were to be asked about what did I think of her...

Then, the answer will be the same...

I want to be by her side... and want her to be by my side...