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Floyd felt down in the pits. No, it was deeper than the pits. It might've been the deepest, darkest part of the pits that existed.
But whatever, that wasn't the point. All Floyd wanted right now was a nap, but anywhere he went were annoying, loud and obnoxious people. The courtyard was being occupied by the film club, the halls and cafeteria filled with chattering students, not even an unlocked empty classroom where he could squeeze a wink in.
At last, Floyd found himself trudging towards the back of the school, using the path to ramshackle when he came across its prefect, laden down by groceries from Sam's.
"Oh, Floyd!" they called, "What are you doing down this way?" Floyd shrugged.
"Nuthin' much, Shrimpy, jus' lookin' for a place to conk out for a while."
Yuu stopped on the path, looking thoughtful before saying, "Do you wanna come hang out in Ramshackle for a while?" They quickly added on, "It'll be quiet, Grim had to go to remedial classes, and no one would bother you."
Honestly it did sound appealing to floyd, so he shrugged again and said, "K, lead the way then Shrimpy."
Yuu set the groceries down to unlock the door, then leaning against it, shoved it as hard as they could, almost falling over as the door gave way. They grumbled to themselves about 'fixing that stupid door' as they picked up their haul and led Floyd inside.
"Ok! You said you were tired right, you can nap in the guest room- or take the couch, whatever you want." Floyd didn't say anything, instead choosing to collapse face first onto the couch, and no longer listening. Yuu meanwhile, disappeared into the bowels of Ramshackle, but returned a few minutes later carrying a thick blanket. They tapped Floyd's shoulder nervously, not wanting to get their hand bitten off, and shrank slightly back when his irritated glare turned to them.
"Um, I brought this. I thought that it might help. I mean, it helps me, so I thought-" They shook their head and handed over the heavy blanket. "It's weighted," was the only explanation before they disappeared to the kitchen with their supplies. Floyd unfolded the blanket, and was surprised to feel the heavy comfort it brought.
'It's like being under the sea' he thought. The familiar pressure on all sides brought out a relieved sigh that Floyd didn't realized he'd been holding. He closed his eyes for probably the best nap of his life.
When he woke up after sevens know how long, he could see the sky starting to darken outside the window. On a nearby armchair was Yuu, curled up in a fluffy blanket, juggling a book, a mug and a bowl of spaghetti. A few moments went by til they looked up to see him awake.
"Oh! You're awake," they smiled. "Hungry? I saved some from Grim in case you wanted some." Floyd stood up slowly before stretching to his full height with a yawn.
"Mmm, sure. I'm surprised Jade or 'Zul haven't come by to drag me back yet." Yuu shrugged as they handed him a bowl. "Oh I let them know. I messaged Azul that you were staying over for a while." At Floyds surprised look, they added, "I have his number from the housewarden's groupchat. Since I'm prefect of Ramshackle and technically in charge of a student, I was asked to join. Also, I'm also the only person who's been able to ensure Malleus gets to meetings." Floyd's incredulous look didn't change.
"You were able to convince them to let me stay for so long?" Yuu shrugged.
"Well I let 'em know you were going through it, and I'd bring you back at some point, but you can stay as long as you want, or whenever you're feeling better." Floyd was quiet a moment.
"Thanks shrimpy." Yuu flushed, nodding with a quiet reply, "Anytime." Floyd looked at his bowl of spaghetti.
"Uhh how do i eat this without a fork?" Yuu smacked their head with a groan.
"Shoot! I forgot it, one sec!" they called, running out. Floyd laughed at them, and realized with a grin that he did feel lighter since he came here.
Maybe this wasn't quite the pits.