Ninjago stories

Memories ✴️ ( llorumi)

It had been exactly one year since Rumi turned good.

One year since she realized she was on the wrong side.

One year since she realized she actually had feelings for Lloyd.

Rumi sat on her bed, holding three frames. The first one was her parents. The second were the king and queen.

And the third was Rumi and Lloyd sleeping together.

She brushed the picture, smiling bitterly. She turned to her pillow and burried her face into it. And she let her emotions out.

The door opened, and there was a soft gasp and the door closing. Before she knew it two green sleeves wrapped her into a tight hug.

Lloyd wrapped his green sleeves around Rumi, enveloping her in a warm, comforting embrace. The gentle pressure of his arms against her back was a soothing balm to her trembling frame. He could feel her body shaking slightly as she tried to stifle her sobs into the pillow.

He carefully pulled her away from the pillow, cradling her in his lap. His fingers traced soothing circles along her back, the soft fabric of his sleeves brushing against her skin. The room was quiet except for the muted sounds of Rumi’s cries and Lloyd’s calming murmurs.

“Sweet pea, what happened?” Lloyd asked softly, his voice laced with concern. He held her closer, his breath warm against her ear. “You’re okay. I’m here.”

Rumi’s voice was barely a whisper, thick with emotion. “Lloyd, I… I don’t deserve you. I don’t deserve any of this.” Her words were punctuated by hiccups as she fought to regain her composure.

Lloyd’s hand gently stroked her hair, his touch both tender and reassuring. “Hey,” he said softly, trying to meet her gaze. “You don’t have to talk if you’re not ready. Just know that I’m here for you. Whatever it is, we’ll face it together.”

Rumi pulled back slightly, her eyes red and glistening. She looked at Lloyd, her heart aching with a mixture of guilt and love. “I just… I keep thinking about everything I’ve done. The people I’ve hurt. And then, here you are, being so perfect and understanding. It feels like I don’t deserve this second chance.”

Lloyd cupped her face in his hands, his thumbs gently wiping away her tears. “Rumi, you’ve come so far. You’ve changed, and you’ve shown that you’re willing to make things right. No one’s perfect. We all make mistakes, but it’s how we learn and grow from them that matters.”

Rumi’s eyes searched his, trying to find the reassurance she needed. “But what if I’m not enough? What if I mess up again?”

Lloyd shook his head, his expression resolute. “You are more than enough. And you’re not alone in this. We’re a team. I believe in you, Rumi. I believe in us.”

Rumi took a shaky breath, feeling a small measure of comfort from his words. “Thank you, Lloyd. I just… I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

Lloyd pulled her back into his embrace, resting his chin on top of her head. “You don’t have to worry about that. I’m not going anywhere. We’re in this together, every step of the way.”

The silence that followed was filled with the comforting rhythm of Lloyd’s heartbeat and the steady rise and fall of their breaths. Rumi nestled closer, letting the warmth of Lloyd’s presence soothe her.

For a while, they simply held each other, the world outside seeming to fade away. In that quiet moment, Rumi began to feel a flicker of hope, a small but persistent belief that maybe, just maybe, she could find her way through the darkness with Lloyd by her side.