Sakuatsu Smut/fluff shots

Damaged |angst/comfort|

Ever since I could remember it felt like something was wrong with me as if I wasn't like the other kids, never fitting in. But that all changed when I met Atsumu in middle school, he was friendly to me and always had a bright smile on his face even when I would avoid him or keep my mask on. He was always there when I was having a hard time with my thoughts that would always run rampant.

So when he was having a tough time himself I felt like I had to do something to make him feel better as a thank you. He had his self doubts too, I mean who doesn't? But he never showed anyone that side of himself, he only ever showed his "brave" face. When walking into our high school English class I noticed there was no one in the room but him, sitting at a desk by the window just staring out of it.

I walked up to him and asked. "Atsumu? Why are you by yourself?" He didn't even jump when I started talking to him, all he did was slowly turn his head toward me, a tear running down his face so chillingly. "Sakusa? What are you doing here?" He looked confused, starting to panic he abruptly stood up and starting to walk away from me. I grabbed his arm stopping him before he could get out of my reach. "Why are you leaving?"

Stopping in his tracks, he put his head down just staring at the ground not saying anything. "I don't know what's wrong or why you're upset, but I'm here for you just like you're always there for me." He looked up at me and just broke down, I had never seen him like this before. He was so fragile as if he had put up the act for too long and this was the repercussions of it. Pulling him into a hug I let him cry, it was painful to watch my best friend keep a strong face when he didn't have to.

"I-i can't do it any-any more Sakusa." When he said those words it was like a knife went straight into my heart. "Do what anymore Atsumu?" He gripped onto me tighter, I was scared of what he was going to say next. "Being the person who always has to smile when I'm hurting this much." A tear started to roll down my own face. "Oh Atsumu! you've been so strong, but you don't have to keep up the act anymore, just be yourself."

I didn't really know what was coming out of my mouth just saying whatever came into my head. He backed away from me looking me in the eyes. "Do you really think people would want to see me damaged like this?" Oh! Those words stung. "It doesn't matter what other people think. Don't let people decide who you are or what you stand for, that's only something you can do Atsumu." Another tear started to roll down his cheek again but this time it had a different emotion behind it, an emotion filled with gratitude and hope for the future.

"I won't let anything bad happen to you Atsumu. You're my everything and have helped me through so much. It's my turn now to protect you." He let go of me entirely and stood up, reaching out his hand to help me up. "Thank you Sakusa, thank you for being kind even when I was so angry." He held onto my hand for a few seconds before leaning in and giving me a kiss. Of course I was shocked, but I got over it quickly giving him a kiss back.

This was the beginning of a very long journey of the two of us becoming one. It was filled with love and laughter but also saddeness and pain, but we both managed to pull through and be there for each other when they needed it.

Author's note: Sorry for not posting for a while I've been busy with work and had a little writers block but I'm back with another angst/comfort. As always I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading this far! See you in the next one🎀