It only takes a moment more before the memories return. Confronting Kira. Mikami’s sudden death. Light Yagami’s meltdown. Near’s explanation of his plan. The gun.

Standing in front of Near. Getting shot. The warmth of the blood as it pooled under you. The commotion. Near’s wide eyes above you. The sudden plummet into darkness.

“Nnh… N-Ne—!”you croaked out as your eyes snapped open, quickly dissolving into a coughing fit. A slim hand gingerly pushed you back down onto the bed you lay in, a cold block of ice rubbed against your chapped lips. You pursed your lips in relief as the ice melted, the water slipping past your lips and soothing your throat.

You tried to open your eyes but it felt like someone had shoved glass shards underneath your eyelids. What had happened to you…?

“…Pigheaded Alphas…“a whisper soft monotone muttered from next to you. You tried to sniff the air but with the oxygen tubes being an obstruction, you could only get a hint of the other person in the room. The faint smell of fresh linen mixed with lily of the valley hit your nose, causing your heart rate to pick up.

“Ne-?”you tried again, only to be shushed.

“I’m fine,”the now identified Omega responded. “Everyone is fine. You were the only injured person. You’re staying in my home to recover in the meantime.”

Your body relaxes.

“Your actions were idiotic, however. Don’t do that again,”Near carried on. When you opened your mouth for a scathing reply, he hushed you. He breathes slowly, releasing a steady stream of his soothing scent, lulling your tired brain.

It calms you, the irritation melting away as he draws closer. You watch as he climbs up onto you bed, perching on his knees with his neck tilted a little to the side, staring at you with endless eyes.

“I’m 93.79% certain that you’re the Alpha who’s meant for me,”he says bluntly, but his shoulders tense as if he had let that tidbit slip by mistake.