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The awkward silence in the hall stretched out as both parties just looked at one another. Aoi seemed unwilling to talk, however Bai Yi was just as unwilling to move. His gaze moved to see that Aoi seemed a bit better than before, but it was clear he was starting to degrade again.

"You....are you out of medication?" he finally asked. It wasn't that odd, since he'd only made sure there was enough for a few weeks. It was to help get Aoi to come back to the get a new prescription. He didn't think the youth would be this stubborn!

Aoi bit his lower lip as he glanced to the side, giving a faint nod. He didn't want to admit it but the pills had helped him. It was the only part he was reluctant about. Why couldn't they just give him the pills and be done with it ah? Why did he need to go back to do something he didn't like just to get them!? It made him feel even more gloomy.

Bai Yi sighed as he ran a hand through his shaggy hair. "You really are..." he began before shaking the thought off. "I get that you don't want to attend the appointments. But you should of at least come to get a new prescription." he said as he finally moved towards his door. "Come with me." he said waving the other over.

Aoi debated if he should just leave now that his path wasn't blocked, however it wouldn't do much. Since they were neighbored, Bai Yi would also be able to find him again later. So he just lowered his head as he shifted awkwardly over to follow him. Making his way into the others apartment with slight hesitation.

Bai Yi set his things to the side as he walked down the small hall entry way before turning into a side room. Aoi followed slowly behind, his gaze staying down at his feet while shuffling forward. Though he didn't know what Bai Yi wanted, he just hoped it wouldn't take to long.

The doctor just leaned over the desk in the room, quickly writing up a new prescription with a bit more dosages then last time. He held the paper before turning to face the youth before him. "I'll hand this to you but can you at least set up some time to talk to me, we can do it here or in your own apartment if you'd rather do it outside the office. I can do home visits." he said softly.

Aoi finally looked up at the other for a moment, his gaze darting around the room before he paused. It wasn't as bad as the hospital, with less eyes and roaming bodies around. "T-then...here.' he said softly, his gaze giving away his nervous feelings as he once more looked down.

"Okay, then would you like to talk some now? Or later?" Bai Yi finally asked as he leaned against his desk, holding the paper out to the youth.

Aoi tentatively moved to take it, his gaze still down as he pulled back once he got the paper. "We....now is...fine" he finally said. though he wanted nothing more then to run away, he wasn't sure if he'd be able to actually go through with it after he left. Aoi was very clear on his own behavior. The more he pushed something off, the less likely it would be he'd follow through with it.

By the time Aoi finally left Bai Yi's apartment. His mood was a bit better than before. Instead of talking about things that he had worried over. Bai Yi only asked him questions about his hobbies and school life. Even bringing the conversation to talk about those interests while slowly helping him settle his nervous state.

When the appointment time was actually suppose to be up, Aoi had been busy talking about his classes, mostly the coding one where he easily rambled on for quiet a while. Bai Yi, though a doctor was understanding of some of his terms and even shot some ideas at him about some parts Bai Yi was still trying to learn.

Very quickly the youth went from someone deathly afraid of meeting Bai Yi, to someone who was willing to spend several hours talking to him! Of course, that was so long as Bai Yi didn't sit to close or make any fast movements. Though it seemed like a normal topic among friends, Bai still was sure to see how far he could go before Aoi would once more react with negative emotions.

Finding the baseline, the time flew on as the youth opened up. They had began to talk about games when Bai Yi's phone had began to go off. Stopping the conversation before they could get further into it.

"I need to take this, so we'll call it here for today. Sorry I've taken a lot of your day." Bai said causing Aoi to finally remember he was on his way to school before this. Blinking he glanced at the clock before standing up. "ah, i missed half my classes!" he said before nodding to the doctor and quickly rushing out. Bai Yi was a bit taken back as he also looked at the time before frowning.

A doctor had unknowingly kept a student from classes, shameful. Catching Aoi before he left, he handed the youth the prescription he'd left, along with a doctors note for his teachers. "Just tell them you had an appointment and turn the note in." he said before sending the youth on his way.

Once that was taken care of, he went back to his office to call back the caller from before.

Aoi quickly put both slips into his bag as he rushed his way to school, planning on stopping by the pharmacy to drop the prescription off so he could grab it after school. Thankfully college was more relaxed and the office lady gladly recorded the excused absence for the beginning half of the day, leaving Aoi to hurry off to his currently scheduled class with a note.