Barely Holding On (OcxOC Naruto story)

14~ Spirits

~Rino POV

I heard a voice. But it wasn't possible. It was his.

"Rino?"

"I'm here Kailo, I made it."

"Not quite Rino, your still alive, you shouldn't have rushed to join me yet, it's not your time."

"Kailo, it's been too long, I can't live without you any longer," I pleaded

"Rino, I want you to be happy, that means you have to let go of me, you've been suffering for the last 3 years, and it hurts me to see that I did this to you. So now it's time for you to let go of me, and be with Julo. He's a good guy, and you guys need each other. Holding onto me any longer is just going to cause you more suffering, and I don't want that."

There was a long, drawn out silence between us as I thought about what he was saying. Then, Jules appeared next to him.

"I heard you were having some trouble sending them back. Let me help you," she said to Kailo.

"Jules." was all I said.

"Hey Rino. I assume you got my note. So you know everything. I've been watching you. Don't let dad overpower you like that. You're stronger than him. A lot. You just have to be brave enough to stand up to him. I know it's hard, but I'll still be there, just not physically. Be strong Rino. I love you like the stars."

"Jules, I-"

I was interrupted by Kailo.

"We have to go now, and your going to wake up soon. Let Julo love you Rino, you deserve it after everything you've been through."

"And don't give up like this again." Jules added.

I watched as they both started to fade away, and I grabbed onto both of them in a desperate attempt to not lose them again.

"No please, don't go Kailo and Jules, I can't lose you again, after I got this close to being with you again."

"Goodbye Rino, I will always love you. Don't try to rush to join me again. You and Julo need each other. He's suffering at your bedside right now, wondering if you'll ever wake up. So go to him, and wake up for him. Tell him how you really feel. It will do you both good. I know you'll do just fine without me, you have for the last three years. I'll always protect you, and I always have. Be strong for me, Jules, and your mom. We'll all be waiting for you when your time comes. But that hasn't happened yet, so it's time to wake up, and continue to live on."

I watched in shock as they both were almost completely faded away.

"NOOOO!" I screamed as they pushed me backwards, and I could feel myself waking up. "Not again, please. Please don't go."

They gave me one last smile, and they turned away and disappeared, leaving me on the ground, crying.

I slowly opened my eyes to see Julo's head laying on chest, and him holding my hand. I slightly smile, thinking about what Kailo and Jules said to me. 

Let him love you. You deserve him.

I finally look at Julo, he was asleep, tears stains on my shirt, and his cheeks. I suddenly feel a rush of guilt, realizing how much I hurt them.

Jayra was sitting in a chair by the wall staring at me.

"Look who's finally awake."

"Jayra. I uh-"

"Shut it. Do you know how stupid what you tried to do was? We were all scared we were gonna lose you." She had a harsh tone, and I cowered away slightly.

She started crying.

"I-."

"Just shut up. Please. We were so scared men. Why didn't you tell us? We could've all helped you," she pleaded. Just please, don't do this again. I don't think I can go through this a third time. And Julo's waking up, so I'll give you guys some alone time." With that she walked out of the room.

Thank you all so much for reading. I hope you have a fantastic day/night. And go get a hug if you need it. If  there's no one to give you one, I'm giving you a virtual one. <3

~Z

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