MY PRETTY || Tokyo Revengers

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It's like time went by in slow motion when you finally regained your senses after blocking Mikey's blow to Hanagaki's head and shielding him from those bullets.

Hanagaki's body was hanging off the edge of the building, holding on desperately to Mikey's hand as the gunshot wound on his torso bled harshly.

He was lucky you were there to block the other two shots, even going as far as shielding him from Mikey's attempt at knocking him out with the back of his gun.

Your body moved on its own as you found yourself by Hanagaki's side, holding onto Mikey's other hand as he hung out the window, floors high from the ground.

"SANZU!" You screamed desperately, pain shooting through your body as you helped Hanagaki hold onto Mikey. "SANZU!"

He was there, he was right there at the bottom of the building, completely stunned.

"SANZU PLEASE!" You screamed, tears blurring your vision from both fear and agonizing pain.

You didn't know what you were begging him for, but he understood what you wanted deep down anyway.

"MIKEY! Y/N!" His eyes were wide, panicked as he finally snapped out of his trance, rushing back into the building.

You winced, panic spiking when your grip loosened slightly as Mikey barely held on. You don't know what Mikey and Hanagaki talked about, but you were thankful enough that it stopped Mikey from wanting to let go.

"DON'T YOU DARE LET GO, YOU ASSHOLE!" You yelled through gritted teeth, jaw clenched tightly at the struggle between pain and loss of strength.

With one final grunt and tug, you managed to pull Mikey up with Hanagaki's help.

The three of you laid there, exhausted beyond belief. Your vision was slowly darkening, but you heard the faint sound of footsteps running in your direction, and when you blinked, Sanzu was by Mikey's side, checking him.

A small smile formed on your face, grateful that Sanzu was there for him since you could no longer find the strength to get up.

It was a mildly painful truth, that Sanzu would forever hold Mikey as someone more important no matter what, but you were okay with that.

"Hana...gaki..." You called out to the boy softly, he was in better shape than you right now, that's for sure.

His hand clutched the bullet wound on his shoulder, as his expression turned alarmed, only now did he seem to realize how bad your condition was as he rushed over to your side.

"Y/N! Hey, stay with me! Don't close your eyes okay? We'll call an ambulance and they'll arrive soon, just don't close your eyes!" His tone was rushed, frantic as he tried to remain calm in the face of possible death.

It wasn't long before Mikey was also by your side, eyes blown wide with fear and panic, as if he's only realizing the consequences of his actions now.

"Y/N—" he called out to you, his voice was soft, fragile as he said your name.

And you smiled ever so gently in an attempt to hide your pain, just to protect him, just to lessen his.

"Mikey," you reached out to him and he immediately took your hand, holding onto you tightly.

He didn't know what to say. What could he possibly do in this moment to help you? You were about to die, and he could only blame himself for it. He looked so... lost, so utterly defeated.

"You're finally warm again," you whispered, seeing something other than emptiness on his face.

"Please..." he choked up, his own tears beginning to fall quicker. "Please don't die."

"Hey, Donkey Kong," your smile grew a little upon hearing Sanzu's nickname for you. "You're not going anywhere, alright? Ran and Rindo are waiting for you back at the building."

You nodded slowly, doing your best to keep your eyes open as your vision continued to darken and diminish. "Ran and... Rindo..."

Sanzu nodded, a worried smile on his face as he sat by your side next to Mikey. "Yeah, so just... hold on a little longer okay?"

Not only was the fear of losing you consuming his mind, but the thought of facing Ran and especially Rindo, and possibly having to tell them of your death, haunted him to no end.

"I—" You coughed harshly, blood spluttering from your mouth, voice cracking as your emotions began to overflow. "I wan't to see them."

"You can," Mikey nodded frantically. "Just stay awake, okay? Keep your eyes open."

"I can't," you whimpered weakly, hand tightening around his.

It seems your body was finally giving in, and so were your emotions. You choked out a pained cry as your vision continued to darken and blur. "Mikey, it hurts!"

"I know it hurts, I know," he whispered through tears. "B-But you gotta stay awake, okay?"

You shook your head weakly, "I... I can't an..."

"Y/N?" Sanzu's eyes widened with panic when your eyes suddenly fluttered closed, body finally succumbing to darkness. "Y/N! Hey, wake up!"

"Y/N!!"

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