Water's Serenity (Furina X Fem Reader)

Chapter 23: Above All Odds

[Furina's PoV]

The last question that Y/n asked made me feel a combination of emotions and caused so many memories to rush back to my mind again. I was hesitant to reveal what was happening in my heart because it meant having to face the truth of our past relationship.

"Are you really prepared for an answer... that may disturb you to hear? No matter what?" I asked, unsure of how Y/n would handle the truth and whatever emotions came after it.

"...Yes." She firmly answered.

I was still somewhat hesitant to tell her but I knew that it was necessary in order to avoid further misunderstandings between us in the future. So I took a deep breath and answered honestly.

"Our relationship was not as simple as just being friends... To me, you were my everything. You were more than just a friend. You are the closest person to me... A person who I trusted the most, who I spent the most of my time with... A person who was with me every single moment. And you... you were the most powerful yaksha in my eyes...."

"...."

Tears suddenly streamed down to my cheeks after I admitted to that. I felt like I had just bared my heart out and feared that the truth that I told Y/n would be too much for her. However, I also felt a slight sense of relief too, because I felt like a heavy burden had been lifted from my heart and I finally managed to express my true feelings.

I waited nervously for Y/n's response, not daring to look at her.

"So in other words..."

"In other words, to me at least... you were more than just a friend. I was very close to you and you were extremely special to me. And I..." I paused for a moment, hesitating to say the last part as I looked down at the ground.

"...Furina..."

I felt Y/n's warm voice calling my name softly. My heart began to beat faster and my breath became a bit shaky too.

I then finally managed to look up at Y/n then let out a sigh and finished what I was saying.

"I had feelings for you..."

"...."

I kept my head down and was now feeling embarrassed and shy from sharing those thoughts with Y/n. I was now very curious about how she would react to all of these revelations because I felt like I revealed too much.

"...Furina, you... are only a mortal now. Even if I accepted your feelings without my past self's consent, I'd be lying if I say that I'm not dangerous to you–"

"I know it's dangerous, but despite everything, I still love you. I truly love you, and I still care for you no matter what. Your curse, your karma, it may be dangerous with us being so close, but I can't just let you suffer alone."

I had never felt so strongly about those feelings, and although I knew that being a mortal made things even more dangerous for me, I still did not want to leave Y/n's side despite all the potential risk. I believed that I could handle the danger in exchange for protecting Y/n.

"...Furina, you don't understand... I might hurt you. If I lose control... I might... I might kill you..."

"I... know... but... to be honest... I don't really mind..." I responded quietly, my voice shaky.

I was genuinely willing to accept and even welcome any dangers that would come as a result of being so close to Y/n, because I truly valued her and was willing to sacrifice anything for her.