[Rinrou]

Frei let out a little sigh and nodded slightly. She looked back at the movies and grabbed one. She held it out to Raven and gestured towards the screen.

[Kaliko]

Raven took it and slowly wormed his way out of the crevice before going to put the movie in.

[Rinrou]

When Raven sat down on the couch, Frei took a seat beside him. After a moment she snuggled up into the crook of his arm, watching the screen blankly.

[Kaliko]

Raven put his arm around Frei, not really watching the movie either. Every now and then he messed up her hair to see if her fever was getting worse.

[Rinrou]

The fever didn't seem to be going up but Frei looked upset. The corners of her mouth were frowning and her eyes showed some frustration. It seemed like she wanted to say something but... couldn't.

[Kaliko]

So Raven gave her some more time to see if that was the problem.

[Rinrou]

Eventually, about halfway through the movie, she managed a single word. "... Sorry."

[Kaliko]

Raven hugged Frei a little tighter for a moment, but he didn't feel the need to say anything.

[Rinrou]

Frei gripped Raven's shirt tightly, "Stay..." she whispered after a moment.

[Kaliko]

"... Well... if you insist," Raven replied before messing up Frei's hair once more.

[Rinrou]

There was a smile. Well, sort of. A slight jerk of the corners of her mouth. But it was a start. She leaned over and hid her face into his side, "Ryuji?"

[Kaliko]

"Hmm?" Raven asked.

[Rinrou]

Raven could hear her draw in a deep breath and let it out slowly. There was a long pause, "Do... you hate him?" It was very difficult for her to get those words out.

[Kaliko]

"... No," Raven replied softly.

[Rinrou]

Frei removed her face from Raven's side. She slowly peered up at him, face still emotionless but after a moment she moved up and lightly kissed his cheek before settling back at his side.

[Kaliko]

Raven smiled a little at her, but didn't say anything as he turned back to the movie.