His Little Flame

Where Did My Kyojuro Go?

I was sitting in a dark room. It was depressing.

I just sat there thinking again.

How did this happen to me?

Why did this happen to me?

When did this all start happening to me?

When did he turn like this? He swore he would never hurt me. Although he's never physically hurt me, he's emotionally hurt me, and I'm scared if he's gonna physically hurt me.

Then I heard and saw the door open.

" Darling, I think you've learned your lesson right? "
He asked.

" ... " I said nothing. I was afraid to say anything.

" Why are you ignoring me? "

I don't know... Maybe because you locked me up in here and won't let me go!?

" If you won't answer me, I'll have no other choice but to leave you in here. " He threatened.

I took my hand to cup his cheek.

" Where did my Kyojuro go? "

He said nothing. He just stared at me, then grabbed me harshly and took me out of the room.

He was walking me to the bathroom.

He started a bath for me. I knew I needed one, but I was too exhausted. I felt weak and dehydrated.

Once the bath was ready, he undressed me and I kept covering myself up. Even though he had seen my body before, I felt uncomfortable.

He put me in the bath and grabbed a sponge. I hugged my knees because I wanted to hide my bare chest.

" You know darling, I've been really lonely in that big bed of ours. I hope you've learned your lesson. " He said while rubbing my back.

I again, said nothing.

He sighed and drained the bath, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around me. He carried me to the bedroom and dressed me.

" Are you hungry or thirsty? " He asked.

Nothing came out of my mouth. I was too scared to get in trouble again.

" You know, little flame, I could give you consequences if you ignore me... I don't like it when you do. "

Now I have to answer him or I'm gonna get in trouble.

" N-no. "

" No what? " Now he's just being a smart ass to hear me speak.

" I'm not hungry or th-thirsty. "

He had a satisfied look on his face because he could control me and had the ability to do whatever he wants to me because he's stronger than me.

Of course he knew I would be scared.

I sat there on the bed while he went and made himself some dinner. I knew he was gonna make me some because I didn't eat anything he tried to give me while I was isolated.

While I was waiting, I laid down on the bed. I tried to fall asleep, but I couldn't. I was just thinking that when he walks in, he's gonna be satisfied that he got what he wanted. Me.

I can't do anything to stop him. He's too strong and powerful. I don't know what to do anymore.

I can't stop asking myself questions.

How did this happen to me and why me? I started to silently cry when he walked in.

He walked over to me and laid down behind me and snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him.

" My love, Why are you crying? " Of course you wouldn't know. Your just stuck in your own delusional bubble.

I didn't even hear him because I was crying so much without making a peep.

" Do you wished to be punished again, love? "

" N-No! "

" Then I think you should answer me when I talk to you! " He said angrily.

" I'm sorry! "

" Now tell me, why are you still crying? "

" I-Im not crying. "

" What makes you think you can lie to me? " He said while tightening his grip around my waist.

" Kyojuro! You're hurting me! Please stop! " I pleaded while trying to wiggle out of his grasp.

" Then don't lie to me. " He said strictly.

" I'm sorry. I won't! "

" Good. " He loosened his grip around me. I sighed in relief.

He nuzzled his face into my neck and kissed it. I shuddered in disgust.

" You know I love you, right? " He asked.

I was hesitant of my answer.

" Right? " He repeated.

" Y-yes... " I replied.

" And..? "

I knew exactly what he wanted me to say. I didn't want to say it at all. But I knew if I ignored him, he would probably hurt me like he almost did in the basement. So I had no other choice.

" I lo-love you too. "

He groaned in satisfaction then kissed my neck again.

I was absolutely disgusted. I couldn't believe I trusted him...

I lost everything. My family, my best friend, Tengen, and my freedom. Again, I started to cry silently. I didn't want him to know. I have to figure something out.

I have to do something. I can't live like this anymore. I don't care what it takes to get away from him.

Even if it means taking my own life...