One Wish || CynoNari

CHAPTER 1

we are now in the present, in Tighnari's POV. Mentions of SA in this.

It's been 5 years since Cyno and I first met; I'm now 20 and he's 21. Me and him are closer than ever that we even live together in my cabin, Collei's room is now his room. I still miss Collei the most, but Cyno has helped me get through it, and it's wonderful to have company. Me and Cyno both work so we can afford food so I'm not just eating plants all the time. Cyno worries about me a lot, I'd say more than normal. He knows practically everything about my childhood, but weird thing is that I don't know much of his. I'm aware that he is autistic, but I've never met an autistic person who is capable of fulfilling another person. He can easily understand me, has it always been like this? I've noticed that he's comfortable with being around me and I understand that because we've known each other for a while. I want to ask him more about it but there just hasn't been a right moment.

"Cyno, I'm just going to go for a stroll in the forest, okay?" I informed him with a pleasant smile. He didn't reply to me this time, which was unusual, but I didn't seem to mind. I grabbed my bag, which was stuffed with supplies in case I got lost or injured myself. I took a deep breath and enjoyed the cool wind. I took the same path that Collei and I had always taken. It stung to have to take this route all the time, but it was the only way I could get to the city. I thought of buying Cyno some cake since it was his favourite food. "Psst Tighnari" I froze in my tracks because of this strange sudden voice. I examined my surroundings but not a single soul was in sight. I'm probably just hearing things like I usually do. I continued my walk and when I reached the city, I stopped by a cafe.

This cafe was filled with people, so I became a little nervous, it always felt so different whenever I wasn't with someone like Collei or Cyno. I took a few deep breaths before waiting in line and these two girls behind me just wouldn't stop gossiping to the point it just became annoying. My hearing is better than others because of my ears so I could hear people from outside the cafe. "Ew... he's a furry!" They finally started speaking about me. I know what a furry is, they are like people who think they're animals and dress as one. Can't they see that my ears and tail are completely attached to my body? Idiots. After around 5 minutes of waiting to order, it was finally my turn. "Hello, can I please order a cake with chocolate filling inside and if you could write 'Thank you Cyno' on the top? I will pay extra." I gave the waiter a smile and handed the money to them.

I proceeded to sit at a table and wait until the cake was ready which shouldn't take that long. After the two females finished their orders, they sat at my table. "How does this Cyno appear?" One of these females inquired. Why would someone pose such a question? "Excuse me...?" As I began to feel uneasy, my ears dropped down. "Does he have silver hair, amber eyes and happens to be autistic?" That sounds exactly like Cyno. Maybe this was the perfect chance to know more about him. I gave a slight nod of confusion.

"I'm sure he had you fooled too but he is faking his autism. I'm sure that there are times where he doesn't seem autistic and in high school, he was in my classes instead of the special classes. I even have proof from the rolls. A few years ago, he had also sexually assaulted me, but my girlfriend Dehya dealt with him, and I haven't seen him since."

Cyno? No, he would never do that. My mouth felt dry, and my heart was beating out of my chest. They had to be obviously lying but there are times where I feel like Cyno doesn't have autism but surely that is because he is an adult now. Is it fate that I met these people right after I wanted to ask Cyno about his past? "I-I have to go," I stood up and told the waiter to cancel my cake before running out of the cafe. He also sexually assaulted her too. Nobody would lie about that right? I rushed back into the forest to only see a glowing light.

"Tighnariii" The same voice could be heard again, but this time I chose to approach it. I moved the bushes aside, revealing a bright green blossom with a neon glow encircling it. I've been studying plants for years, but I've never seen anything like this. I was afraid to approach it, but I was just so intrigued. I moved slowly and steadily towards it, and my body felt heavier with each step. I reached out my hand and pulled it. Once I had a grasp of it, the aura suddenly vanished.

"Tighnari you have been granted one wish so make it wisely."

Was this really happening? It feels like I'm in a fairytale. I can only make one wish and it can be literally anything. I could bring Collei back but then she would have to deal with her parents again and Cyno took her room. I could wish to redo my shit life but then again, that life could also be bad, but I could maybe have a childhood this time. I let out a deep sigh. I should just give myself some time on this, I have much bigger problems now like Cyno. I tucked the mysterious flower in my bag then continued to make my way to my cabin. When I arrived back, I noticed that Cyno was still in the same position, but he was crying? No. Right now, I don't care if he's crying. I need answers right now.

"Does the name Dehya sound familiar?"

Cyno POV

When I heard that name, the tears stopped, and I completely froze. "You lied about having autism and you sexually assaulted a girl named Nilou?" What is he talking about? Who told him this? "Well, are you going to say something or is it all true?" The questions wouldn't stop, it made my brain hurt. Does he really believe what they must've told him? "Nari..." I whispered under my breath. What he was saying really hurt. Me sexually assault Nilou? Me fake autism after being bullied all my life for it? I suppose it's normal for him to react like this, he knows nothing about my past but it's time I tell him. "Tell me the truth and look me in the eyes so I know you're telling the truth," he said. I'm uncomfortable with eye contact but with Nari, it's different.

"I do have autism. I have been bullied my whole life for it. When I started high school, the special ed unit was full and I believed that I would be fine in normal classes. People also found out that I was gay, so I had also been bullied for that. The only person who stood up for me was Nilou and we became best friends, but she changed once she got a girlfriend who was Dehya. I really never did anything to them, but Dehya always told me to stay away from Nilou even when Nilou knew I was gay and didn't like girls at all. A few weeks before I met you, Dehya beat me up because she thought I was trying to kiss Nilou. At the same time, my mother was on her death bed, but truth is, the one who was sexually assaulted was me. My mother wanted to prove I wasn't gay, so she did that. The same day I met you was the day I got out of hospital and the day of my mother's funeral, but I didn't go to it."

Tighnari POV

When he said that, he looked me in the eyes and his tears started anew. I don't believe he was lying... I feel so bad. Who was I to believe someone I didn't even know? Maybe it was because I was so interested to learn more about him. I'm guessing Nilou was his first friend, but he'd been betrayed. Does it imply I'm his sole buddy right now? "Cyno, I'm sorry. I really don't understand what I was doing." I stared into his pure amber eyes which were really beautiful. "I-it's okay, I get it." Why is his stuttering so cute? Never mind that, I feel like giving him a hug, but I know he dislikes touch. "Can I give you a hug?" I asked and he gave me a simple nod as a response. I sunk my head into his chest and wrapped my arms around his waist. He was so warm; this reminds me of when he was carrying me to hospital.

Tighnarii, 2 more days to make your wish...

When I heard those words play in my mind, I let go of Cyno. 

"I need your help with something."

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