A portrait of the unseen [COMPLETE]

tears

After the breakup, I found myself constantly crying in the bathroom while taking a shower. The water mixed with my tears, washing away my sorrow but never truly cleansing the ache in my heart. Eating became a chore, something I barely managed to do. I lost weight, and my fans noticed, constantly posting about how different I looked. My teammates often asked what happened, but I never gave them an answer. I tried to deal with it by myself, shutting out everyone else.

One day, Yugen sat beside me, her presence a quiet comfort. She had always been perceptive, and she already knew the truth. I had confided in her often, seeking her advice.

"Is it about Lexa?" she asked gently.

I couldn't hold back my tears any longer. She looked at me, her eyes full of empathy. "If I could take away your pain, I would."

I broke down, and she held my head, putting it on her shoulder. We stayed like that for what felt like hours until my sobs finally subsided. Yugen’s silent support gave me the strength to voice the question that had been haunting me.

"What can I do to make her come back to me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Just wait," Yugen said softly. "I know that love weighs more than everything. It just happens that she might be confused right now."

"Do I really make her feel small?" I replied, my voice trembling with guilt and uncertainty.

Yugen sighed, her expression thoughtful. "Maybe. Everyone has different perspectives and feelings. Just like you felt small after your father helped us, someone who is close to their family might react differently. Lexa needs to find her own way, just like you did."

Her words hit me hard. I had never considered that my actions, though well-intentioned, might have made Lexa feel insignificant. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but I knew Yugen was right. Everyone has their own journey, and sometimes, love means giving them the space to find their way back to you.

We sat in silence, the weight of Yugen's words sinking in. I realized that I couldn't force Lexa to come back. All I could do was be there, waiting, and hoping that our love would bring us together again.

As the days passed, I focused on my work, trying to regain my strength and find a sense of normalcy. It wasn't easy, but with the support of my teammates and the quiet encouragement from Yugen, I slowly began to heal. I still missed Lexa every day, but I held onto the hope that one day, she would find her way back to me.

As the days turned into weeks, I found myself constantly checking my phone, hoping to see a message from Lexa. Each time I unlocked the screen, my heart skipped a beat, only to sink when I found nothing. I wanted to send her a message, to reach out and tell her how much I missed her, but the fear of being seen as annoying held me back.

A month passed, and we had a competition in various countries. Travelling with my team brought some distraction and joy, allowing me to immerse myself in the excitement of the tournaments. We made a significant impact, gaining more popularity with each victory.

During our travels, I found myself approached by members of other teams, some of whom tried to hit on me. While I enjoyed the attention, I made sure to maintain a high boundary, knowing that my heart still belonged to Lexa. Despite the temptations, I remained loyal to her, holding onto the hope that one day, she would reach out, and we could rebuild what we had lost.

As we gained more attention, we were invited to a show for an interview about our team. Holding up boards with our teammates' names,

"Which member of the team would you date if you were a guy?" the host asked, a mischievous glint in their eye.