Put the kid up on the street level, then continue on her way home alone.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

The kid was conscious. Chie was confident he'd be fine, once someone found him... and to ensure that, she gently eased the youth into her arms, and quickly put him down by the road. There, someone would easily find him there!

Chie had her own problems, though. She was still barely halfway home, and now she was also soaking wet... and cold.

On top of that, she had literally nothing to dry off with. Sure, she could just go as she was, but... what if she caught a cold, or worse, drew attention?

The girl hugged her sides, fighting off a shiver as she wiped off the excess water, staring to the road as she tried to weigh her options. Neither was pleasant, but eventually Chie decided to-