By the Bridge: Yuzuru Nishimiya X Reader

1. Rainy Bridge

I took a deep breath. Walking slowly, I stepped on the wet, crumbly concrete. Watching each raindrop hit the ground, my hair grew damp. My shoes get more soaked after every puddle I step in. I'm trying my best to protect my newly bought items under my jacket. After so many days without leaving the house, it rains the one day I decided to step outside. Of course. I should have brought an umbrella.

It's my second week in my new home. It's a little apartment that I practically live in alone, but it's cozy. Every day of my life is so repetitive. All I do is read manga and fan fiction. The days are repeating. I've lost track of time. I can't even tell if it's night or day half the time. Might as well be in another dimension right now. I need to do something. This is the first time I've been out of the house in almost a week, I only left to get ramen and manga. Wow, I'm pathetic.

I can't believe it had to rain the day I decided to go out. Just my luck. Where even am I? Who cares. I'm just going to walk until I'm somewhere familiar. I guess this means I don't have to take a shower. I'm drenched so this counts as a shower to me. Damn, I haven't taken a shower in forever. I know my arms will burn a shit ton. I'd rather sleep. Plus if I don't do anything that makes me dirty, why would I ever need to shower? That's why I just stay inside as long as possible.

I know there's a bridge near my new apartment. I don't know what it looks like exactly, but it kind of looks like this. it's actually quite pretty and calming. I wish I could just walk across to my apartment, but there's someone on the bridge. I just wanna go home. I'm so tired, I can hear my bed calling for me. Hm, the person looks about my age so I don't wanna have to interact. I'll wait here until they leave.

I'm jealous, this kid brought an umbrella. I guess I should have at least checked the weather before I left. Looks like they're taking photos of something on the ground. I would be scared to get the camera wet. Maybe they're a photographer. It must be nice having a hobby. Even if they're taking a picture of a bloody dead bird, I'm still jealous. All I do is watch anime. The most creative thing I've ever done was probably last year when I wrote a Toga fan fiction. We don't talk about that.

Hold up, it kind of looks like they're crying. Wait- they're crying!? Holy shit what do I do?! I'm so bad at comforting people. I cry all the time yet I have no idea what to do when someone else cries. Maybe I should talk to them? Do they want someone to talk to them though? What if something really bad happened?! I can't just sit here and watch! It's none of my business why do I even care? They look hurt, if I were them I would want to be comforted. I have to man up and talk to them.

Okay, it's okay. Just walk there one step at a time. Take it one step at a time. Slowly, don't trip. Oh my god, I feel like I'm gonna explode. Maybe this is too much for me to handle. I should turn around. I'm almost to them! Shit, it's too late. Say something Y/N! "H- Hello!" What the hell?! Why did I say it like that? There's no way they're gonna wanna talk to me now. I gave them nothing to work with. I watch them as they wipe their tears from their cheeks. They're sort of intimidating. I took a deep breath expecting to be beaten up for some reason.

"Hi." Holy crap they answered. I think I'm going to pass out. "Do you need something?" They asked with an annoyed face that obviously says "leave me alone." "O- Oh, um... no, not really. You just seem kind of sad, I saw you crying and wanted to make sure you were okay." "I'm fine, my problems are non of your business." The teenager replied rudely. "Yeah you're right, I'm sorry," I said sounding disappointed. Honestly, what was I thinking? Just because I see them crying doesn't mean I should get all up in their personal bubble. I'm such an idiot.

"Are you going to leave or are you just going to stand there?" They said harshly. I fixed my posture and looked up at them. Their eyes looked at me intensely. "I'm sorry, you just don't look like you are feeling well so I just want to know if there's anything I can do to help," they looked at me and rolled their eyes in annoyance. I'm practically shivering from the rain, but I'm trying to stand my ground so I'm just gonna deal with it.