Unlikely Pair (Carmen Sandiego x Tigress)

Chapter 8: A Helping Hand

(AN: Hi everyone, sorry for taking so long on this update. I've been all over the place as I made my final decision for college and getting back to school. However, I do plan to return to publishing one to two chapters a week. Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone for supporting this story so far; it means a lot that people enjoy my work. Now without further a due, let's go to the chapter.)

Black Sheep's POV:

What a hell of a day.

It's now nightfall here on V.I.L.E Island, and I've got a lot on my mind. After cleaning up the mess in the infirmary, I was left wondering where my relationship with Sheena would go next. Learning that she was hurting herself made it difficult to set my mind on anything else. I knew that it was none of my business, yet still I was worried and saddened by the thought.  My first instinct was to help, but I didn't really know what to do. How to support someone emotionally was NOT something that was taught in crime school. In fact, it was the other way around; any demonstration of weakness was strongly discouraged.....Wait..... Is that why she kept it hidden? Fuck how could I be such an idiot, of course, she would have to hide it. If the faculty were to find out it would be grounds for imidate expulsion. Shit, what am I going to do; I can't ask anyone here without possibly blowing her cover. Well, I guess it's a good thing I got a friend on the outside. I still have a few hours till curfew, I'll slip outside and make the call to my only friend in the outside world. Player

I found myself on an isolated rock outcropping away from the Academy overlooking the sea as the stars reflected over the ocean. I had to make sure I wasn't being followed or seen as left the campus grounds with my phone. I still can't believe they haven't found it after all these years. Right now I just hope Player can help me out.

Ring...Ring...Ring

"Hey, Black Sheep it's good to hear from you."

"You to Player."

" Not that I'm unhappy talking to my favorite mystery friend, but you usually don't call at this hour. Is something wrong?"

I let out a deep sigh before responding. "You could say that, I... I need your advice dealing with something."

" You know you can talk to me about anything, I might be young but I'll help in any way I can."

" Thanks, Player, well...... it's about one of my classmates. She always acts coldly toward me and everyone else. I thought that she was just...I don't know aaa, what do you call it?"

"......A Bitch?"

"Ya that... But today I discovered that she was just doing that to hide her pain. I-I don't know what's going on with her, but it's not good. Player, I-I'm almost certain that she is hurting herself. I didn't even know it was happening till today. I want to do something, but I just don't know what to do. And I'm worried." I didn't even notice it, but I actually began to cry while waiting for him to respond.

"...It's Sheena, isn't it."

"W-Wait how did you know?" I said surprised as I wiped away my tears.

"She was the only one I know who could get you this worked up. But more importantly, if she's hurting as much as you say, then she needs help. Shouldn't she talk to a counselor, teacher, or her parents?"

"The instructors at this school won't be able to help for reasons. And I don't even think she has any parents in the picture."        

"Well, I'll take your word on that. Still, I don't know if you can help as much as you want if you say or do the wrong thing she could get worse. Especially if you don't already know what her past is like."