I Won't Lose To Her (ThomaxReader)

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Flashback
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"I uh.. ahem. Well these are my favorite. Dessert... a lavender melon cake sounds like something I could make. I'll try it someday for you."

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A lavender melon cake.. could it truly just be a coincidence? The frosting is (F/C), the cake tall, and has many tiers. I look towards the baker. "I was requested to come here by Thoma. Is everything going well? Need any help, he said I'd understand any directions if they were too complicated." The baker almost looks relieved.

"Yes! He wanted a few decorations, but I wasn't entirely sure if I understood. The topper would be something to represent the two, however he wants a cherry blossom tree? Did Ayaka authorize this?" She must have.. that day.. she must've seen us kissing. She wouldn't of allowed that, unless something else happened there before or afterwards?

"With cherry blossoms flowing down the cake?" This might confirm that Thoma isn't completely over me!

"Yes!" I'm sure Ayaka must've at least somewhat suspected... unless they've had their own sweet moment there as well. I'll have to ask.

"Yes, they've had romantic moments under a cherry blossom tree. Continue on. Is there anything else?" Not sure what else there could be?

"No, that is all. Thank you very much." I walk out and see Thoma. With widened eyes, I walk over to him.

"Whats with the cake? Reminds me of.. well I mean. What does this cake have to do with you and Ayaka?" I twiddle my fingers behind my back. He took her to our last meeting spot? How could he..

"It doesn't.. I just like cherry blossoms." He states. He starts walking away. "I just came to see that everything was being handled well." He seems off now.. why? He seemed so happy to see me a while ago.

"What's wrong?" I reach to grab his hand and he quickly pulls away.

"Nothing." He sounds the same as always, however it's very obvious he's acting strangely. Did Ayaka say something to him? Did she finally tell him?

"Then why are you acting so weird? You're acting like me, when I first came to Inazuma." I say with a small scoff. "Don't be so standoffish. I thought you were trying to enjoy the next day or two with me? Before I leave again? Ring a bell." I can hear him click his tongue.

"And why would you do that. You make me sound.. like an afterthought!" He raises his voice, making me stop in my tracks. He's only ever done that 3 times, and every time out of worry. However, he's mad at me this time. He turns to look at me, I notice there's tears in his eyes. I can't bear to look at him. "It's as if you only came to visit just to say goodbye for good..." I reach over and wipe his tears.

"I see.. well that's not it. I really have been busy. Yet... for archon's sake you're getting married Thoma. I came......" I trail off. It'd be selfish of me to say so. He might truly be happy with Ayaka.. I sigh. Even so, I can't hold in what I'm feeling, he's always told me to be honest. "I came to be with you." My hand falls back to my side.

"You.." He's stuttering. Searching for words, maybe to comfort me or tell me to go.

"Without you.. there's no reason for me to stay Thoma. Maybe I should just go now. Staying after hearing you were getting married was a bad idea." Revenge was never the answer, yet neither was coming back it seems. Tears start flowing down my cheeks and as he calls out to me I start running away from him. I reach Ayato's home and plop down on the couch. My eyes red and puffy. I turn my back to the door and close my eyes. I hear Ayato open the door.

"(Y/N)?" I don't respond, he can see me anyways. "Thoma said you... were upset." Upset is an understatement. What now? He's getting married.. how would I break up a marriage? It's been 10 years... of course he's gotten over you. All of those sweet words were lies.

"Beidou is going to pick up Kazuha tomorrow morning... I'll be out of your hair." I keep my head down as I walk past him. Beidou is going to Watasumi Island, being there in time means I have to go now. It's barely mid day, I should reach it by tomorrow.

Ayato grabs my wrist. "(Y/N)... please don't go."