𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 | 𝐓𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐨

- Chapter 42 -

Helia rushes through the corridors, and tears stream down her cheeks, leaving a trail of sorrow and pain in her wake. The weight of guilt and anger hangs heavy on her shoulders, suffocating her with its intensity.

She angrily wipes away the tears streaming down her cheeks, trying to rid herself of the evidence of her remorse.

Each tear wiped is immediately replaced by another, each one more painful and filled with regret than the last.

Her mind is filled with thoughts of what she should have done differently. She reprimands herself for not telling him the truth earlier, for keeping the secret to herself and letting it fester for so long.

The internal conflict within her continues, as she reminds herself that technically, she didn't do anything wrong.

She rationalized the situation to herself, reasoning that because she hadn't told his father about Toji's whereabouts since he revealed his past, she wasn't really betraying Toji.

But deep down, she knew that it didn't matter whether or not she told his father about his whereabouts.

The fact was that she had been going to Naobito's office all this time, and the pain and hurt it caused Toji was undeniable.

But Toji didn't let her explain herself. She knew that if she just had a chance to explain, she could have made him understand. She should have been given the chance to offer some explanation, some context that could have mitigated the situation.

However, his anger and hurt had been too intense, overriding his rationality and leaving no room for explanation or excuse. In that moment, he had seen only her betrayal and had refused to give her any chance to speak.

She feels a pang of anger towards Toji. Yes, his pain is understandable, but his stubbornness is infuriating.

If he had only let her explain, she knows she could have eased his pain, helped him see that the situation was not as it seemed. Yet, his refusal to listen had only further fueled his hurt and anger.

As her anger continues to boil with a mixt of guilt, her mind returns to the revelation that Toji had shared with her, his plan to slaughter the entire Zenin clan. A chilling realization washes over her, sending a shiver down her spine as the gravity of his plan fully sinks in.

As doubt and uncertainty begin to take hold, her thoughts start to race. Could Toji really be serious about wiping out the entire Zenin clan, or was he just trying to scare her?

The possibility that he could actually go through with it leaves her feeling a mix of terror and incredulity. It's a thought that should be impossible, but Toji is not someone to underestimate, and his conviction and strength are unparalleled.

She knows all too well the level of brutality and ruthlessness he is capable of. But would he really go that far? As far as to murder innocent children who have nothing to do with the way he was treated as a child?

It's a line she never thought he would cross, but the doubt gnaws at her, and fear creeps into her heart.

As the weight of the situation presses down upon her, a difficult choice presents itself. She's faced with the decision of whether or not to report Toji's plans to his father, Naobito.

On one hand, she had promised herself that she wouldn't report anything anymore to Naobito, but on the other, the thought of innocent children potentially being harmed is a moral line she can't ignore.

The thought of not doing anything makes her feel guilty, but the fear of the consequences and Toji's reaction is like a heavy weight on her chest.

Can she really turn a blind eye to the harm he could cause just because she cares for him?