The last Goodbye

The heart of a captor

Mayuami

I slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in my surroundings. I was in my own bed, in my own room. But how did I get here?

Memories of the previous night came flooding back - Luka's breakdown, his tears, his vulnerable words. And then...we fell asleep together.

I felt a blush rise to my cheeks as I remembered the way Luka's face looked, so soft and open. The way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck.

I sat up, rubbing my eyes. What was I thinking? Luka was still mean and scary, no matter how vulnerable he seemed last night.

But as I swung my legs over the side of the bed, I felt a pang of...not quite concern, but maybe curiosity. How was Luka doing today? Had last night changed anything between us?

I stood up, stretching my arms over my head. I should probably try to avoid him today. But a part of me wanted to see him, to know if he was okay.

I rolled my eyes at myself as I brushed my hair. "Mayuami, you're not getting tangled up in Luka's drama. No way, no how."

But as I headed downstairs, I couldn't help but wonder what Luka was up to today. Was he back to his usual mean self? Or was there a tiny crack in that tough exterior?

I entered the kitchen, where breakfast was already laid out. And there he was, sitting at the table, looking like he owned the place.

But he did

"Well, well, well," I said, sauntering over to the table. "Look what we have here. The big bad wolf, eating his breakfast like a good little boy."

Luka raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. "Mayuami."

I grinned, taking a seat across from him. "Luka. How's the gruff and gruesome treatment today?"

He almost smiled. Almost. But then his face went back to its usual scowl. "Shut up and eat."

I laughed, digging into my breakfast. "Oh, Luka. You're so predictable."

But as we ate, I couldn't help but steal glances at him. Was that a tiny softening around the edges? Or was I just imagining things?

I looked at Luka, a sudden surge of longing in my chest. "Hey, Luka? Can I ask you something?"

He raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. "What is it?"

I took a deep breath. "Can I go outside? Just for a little bit? I haven't been out of this house in...I don't even know how long."

Luka's gaze flickered, just for a moment. Then his mask slipped back into place. "Why do you want to go outside?"

I shrugged, trying to sound casual. "I just need some fresh air, I guess. And sunlight. I miss sunlight."

Luka's expression didn't change, but he nodded stiffly. "I'll take you outside."

My heart leapt with excitement, but I tried to play it cool. "Thanks, Luka."

He stood up, his movements abrupt. "Let's go."

I followed him, my heart racing with excitement. I was finally going to get out of this house!
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As we walked, I enjoyed the fresh air and the feeling of freedom, even if it was just for a little while. But then, we turned a corner and I saw him - one of my exes, Jake.

He was a mess, stumbling around and slurring his words. I rolled my eyes, trying to avoid him, but he saw me and stumbled over.

"Mayuami! Oh, baby, I've missed you!" he slurred, trying to wrap his arms around me.