"Italicized" = Signed

"Regular" = Spoken

Italicized = Yō typing

= Someone else typing

----- = A spoken word Yō can't understand (or at least not lip read)

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Yō's POV:

I was released the next day and told to take it easy. Chika was the one who came to walk with me. We didn't talk for a bit. I don't really know what to say.

I hope she isn't still upset. I know I probably scared them all... but is she still mad at me for that? I'm not sure.

"What are your plans for today?" I asked her hesitantly.

"I don't know." Chika replied.

"Do you wanna hang out?" I asked.

"Sure!" Chika smiled and nodded.

Okay. So I guess she isn't mad. I don't think she could hide it if she tried. Well, guess that's good. Don't have to worry about her giving me any problems.

"Where do you wanna go?" I asked. I have no place in mind.

"Let's go to my house. I wanna show you something." Chika said.

The look she gave me makes me feel like this thing she wants to show me is meant to be a secret. I wonder what she found. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

We walked to her house. Chika told me nothing more about what this thing was that she wanted to show me. Does she not want anyone to know? I doubt anyone would be able to tell. I haven't seen many people that know how to sign.

It wasn't too long before we were in her room. I sat on her bed and waited. Chika pulled the curtains shut. Jeez. Is it really that secretive?

"Look. I took this picture." Chika held up her phone.

I wasn't sure what I was looking at at first. But, it seems to be a picture of two people. Not sure who. It's a really blurry picture.

"Are you going to tell me who they are? I can't make it out." I asked.

Chika pouted, "It's Riko and Hanamaru."

"And what's the big deal? Can't they hang out?" I don't get what she's trying to tell me.

"It's more than them just hanging out. I think they might like each other." Chika told me.

"Why do you think that?" I asked. Is this just a random thing or is there evidence to suggest they are dating?

"I see them hanging out a lot and it just looks like they're more than friends. They get really close and hold hands and I swear I've seen them almost kiss." Chika started going on a little bit of a rant.

"Why haven't you just asked them?" I questioned.

"What if I'm wrong?" Chika worried.

"Well, it's better than spying on them." I replied.

"You ask them." Chika stated.

"I don't care. You're the one who wants to know. I really could care less if they're dating." I rolled my eyes.

"Please?" Chika begged as she pretended to be upset.

"No." I wasn't having it.

Wait. I could do it but make it clear Chika wants to know. Perhaps that'll work. I'm not going to be seen as nosy if I can help it.

"Come on. Please? I'll kiss you if you do it." Chika tried to bribe me into it.

"I can kiss you as I please. I'll do it, though." I wasn't about to tell he my plan.

"Thank you!" Chika smiled and hugged me.

I rolled my eyes at her as I opened my phone. I pulled up Riko's messages and texted her.

Hey. Chika's been wondering if something is going on with you and Hanamaru? She's too embarrassed to ask you guys herself so she's making me do it.

I didn't let Chika see it. She'll probably get mad at me for phrasing it like that. Not that I really care that much. She should've just texted her herself. This is her fault.

Hmm. What am I supposed to say to that. They're not dating yet, but they soon might be? What does that mean? Why aren't they dating yet if they both want to?

That leaves me with so many questions.

"Did she reply yet?" Chika asked, her motions anxious.

"They aren't dating." I told her.

Chika pouted, "They really need to not be that close and touchy then."

I rolled my eyes at her. Chika stuck her tongue out at me and then buried herself under the covers on her bed. She's weird.

I guess that makes sense. Well, Chika isn't happy you guys aren't dating. She says you're being too touchy for being just friends.

Riko sent some laughing emojis. I wanted to chuckle, but kept quiet. I glanced over at Chika. Really? She fell asleep. Dear god this girl.

I think this is going to make her want to stalk you more. But, I'll see if she'll give it up.

You can say that again. I turned my back on her for a minute and she's fallen asleep already.

Are you home?

Have fun.

I closed my phone and then looked at Chika. She's drooling all over her bed. I rolled my eyes and tapped her on the shoulder. She mumbled something and then turned the other way.

I shook her a little bit. Chika turned back around. She grabbed me and tugged my down onto her bed. I couldn't get out of her grip no matter what I tried to do. Great. She's still asleep and doesn't look like she'll be waking up anytime soon.

I sighed as I relented to my fate. I shifted so I was actually on the bed instead of half on the floor. Chika smiled in her sleep and pulled me even tighter against her. I hesitantly kissed her on her forehead.

I wasn't sure what to do. Should I try and just sleep? I'm not tired though. I started playing with her hair. I kinda want to see her put it all into a ponytail. Maybe I can convince her to do it?

After a while, I was bored again. Hair isn't that entertaining. I sighed as I tried to get out of her grip. She just tightened her hold on me. I tried shaking her awake again, but it didn't work. She's a heavy sleeper. This is just great.

Well, looks like I'm stuck until she wakes up.