We're here for you Tora ♡

3. (edited)

(Tora's pronouns are still gonna be they/them but Baji and Chifuyu are using she/her cause they're all confused at the moment)

"If you ever get uncomfortable by anything that we say, please let us know hun." Chifuyu says after thinking over the new information he was just given. Tora nodded and hummed out a 'thank you' in response. "Can we watch TV? I don't think I wanna think much anymore." Tora asked quietly. Baji smiled and hummed in response as he grabbed the TV remote. Chifuyu suggested "High School DXD" which Baji rolled his eyes at but agreed since he liked the demon aspect. The three agreed on the anime (Tora going along with anything) and settled on the couch, Tora sat between the other two, Chifuyu on their left with Baji on their right. The anime started and Tora instantly blushed when they realised the target audience. They didn't say anything though and side-eyed Chifuyu occasionally while the show played. The anime played for a while, Tora glanced over at Baji who seemed very disinterested in what was happening on the TV. They started to worry about their relationship's future.

"What's up Tora? You too gay for women?" Chifuyu asked with a smile after he noticed Tora's sudden shift in energy. Tora huffed out a small laugh and shook their head. They wanted to voice their burning thoughts but didn't want to start anything and upset Baji and Chifuyu. The latter wouldn't take their silence lightly though. "No really. What's wrong? You still seem upset with something." Chifuyu asked, reaching over and grabbing the remote from Baji. Tora felt their heart start racing, they looked at Chifuyu then Baji and felt wetness spring to the corners of their eyes. "I-" They didn't know how to ask the questions racing through their brain. How is their relationship going to continue? Will the two men still love Tora if and when they decide to start transitioning? Are the two okay with dating a 'Broken' person?

"I'm... What if I transition? Like, medically. Would you guys still date me?" Tora finally asked. Their heart racing and thoughts too loud in their ears. "I love you both. I don't want to lose you guys and I'm sorry I'm so fucked up and broken. You two don't deserve any of this and I'm really sorry." Tora finished with a shaky breath. Chifuyu had a look on his face akin to a kicked puppy, and Baji looked extremely confused. The two both wrapped their arms around Tora. This action from the two caused the floodgates behind Tora's eyes to open and tears started streaming down their face. Chifuyu carefully wiped away most of Tora's tears while Baji tried his best to calm them down. Once the crying had slowed and only a few sniffles were coming from Tora, Chifuyu spoke up.

"Tora. We're going to love you. Your gender won't matter, at least to me. I find you attractive either way." Tora half smiled at Chifuyu's response. It wasn't Chifuyu though that they were worried about losing. They knew Baji was gay. He had come out to them on his 12th birthday, saying he liked boys more than girls and that he thought girls were gross. This fact was what scared Tora most, they didn't want their best friend to be grossed out by them. "Tora..." Baji spoke quietly in a deep voice. "I love you. I'm okay with staying with you. If I'm going to be honest... I don't know if I will find you physically attractive if you transition. I don't find the appeal in women, unlike horny Fuyu over there." Baji said with a small chuckle, earning a slap from Chifuyu. Tora smiled and huffed out a small laugh. The jab at his boyfriend lightening the mood slightly. "But, I do find you as a person attractive. I honestly have for years. I remember when you grew your hair out the first time I actually questioned if I liked girls because I thought you were beautiful. And I know you are more worried about me not liking you if you change yourself than you are Fuyu. Don't worry about me leaving you though doll." Baji finished with a peck on Tora's forehead.

Tora sniffed and smiled. The words from the two men pacifying their worries for the time being. Baji turned back to the TV after Chifuyu had confirmed Tora had calmed down and wasn't still going to be distraught and started the show again. Halfway through the season, Baji had noticed Tora had fallen asleep while leaning against Chifuyu. He had figured Tora tired themself out from getting worked up and the amount of crying and worrying they had done in the last 1 and a half hours. Chifuyu turned to Baji and smiled, "She's cute when she sleeps." It was a sentiment that Baji shared with his boyfriend, but it felt weird to hear Tora referred to as a girl. He must have cringed at Chifuyu's statement, if his reaction was anything to go off of. A small sigh, and Chifuyu running his fingers through Tora's long hair.

"You know, you don't have to define yourself." Chifuyu said slowly, "If you want to then by all means! Just know I will be there for both of you. If you realise you can't love Tora as a girl then that isn't your fault and even though it may hurt for a while, I have a feeling that Tora won't hold that against you. I can see the love you two have for each other, that's why I was jealous and apprehensive of you inviting her to stay here after being released." Baji listened with tears stinging his eyes. He did love Tora and didn't want to fall out of love, he was extremely scared that he would get turned off by Tora's physical appearance when and if she transitioned. "I do still love... Tora. I just- I don't know. I think... I think it might be a good idea for me to sleep in the spare room tonight. Y'know, just to think things through." Baji said with a sad sigh, turning the TV off. Chifuyu nodded saying a quick 'I love you' and 'Good night' as he stood after Baji and carried Tora into the bedroom, laying them on the bed and changing into a pair of Baji's sleep pants.