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"The Heart Wants What It Wants" | Aventurine x Avgin!Galaxy Ranger!Reader

Summary: After years of separation following the tragic events on Sigonia-IV, you unexpectedly encounter your childhood friend Kakavasha-now known as Aventurine-in Dream World on Penacony. Once bound by shared dreams and laughter, you're heartbroken to find that he no longer acknowledges his past or the bond you shared. Aventurine insists he's no longer Kakavasha, leaving you to confront the painful reality of losing him to time and circumstance.

Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Angst, Hurt/No Comfort, Galaxy Ranger!Reader, Reunion, Childhood Friends to Strangers, Unrequited Love, Emotional Reunion, Slow Burn.

Warnings: Emotional Distress, Themes of Loss and Identity, Mention of Past Trauma, Unresolved Feelings.

The neon lights of Dream World shimmered like a thousand stars, illuminating the streets with an ethereal glow. You wandered through the bustling place, trying to shake the unsettling feeling that had settled in your chest. It was meant to be a getaway, a break from the relentless demands of being a Galaxy Ranger, but all you could think about was the familiar face that had turned your world upside down.

Kakavasha.

You had never expected to see him again, not after the chaos that had engulfed Sigonia-IV. The day you had lost him was etched into your memory like a scar, a reminder of the past you could never reclaim. When you spotted him earlier, your heart raced. Could it truly be him?

And then, he had looked at you-those striking magenta and cyan eyes that once sparkled with warmth.

But the moment he spoke, those hopes shattered.

"Excuse me, friend, you have me confused with someone else. My name is Aventurine."

The weight of his words hit you like a physical blow. He had turned away, his figure swallowed by the throngs of people, leaving you frozen in disbelief. The boy you had known, the boy who had shared dreams and laughter with you, was gone. In his place stood a polished facade, a man who wore his new identity like armor, completely unaware of the wounds he was reopening.

With a heavy heart, you resumed your aimless stroll through Dream World. The vibrant colors and the cheerful laughter of its inhabitants felt foreign now. You could hear the voices of your friends, chatting about the wonders of this place, but their joy only deepened your sorrow. You had wanted to share this experience with Kakavasha, but he was gone.

As you walked, thoughts of your past flashed before you: the carefree days spent together, dreaming of adventures beyond the stars, planning to be something greater. But the horrors of Sigonia-IV had scattered those dreams like leaves in a storm, leaving only bitter remnants behind.

"Hey, [Name]! Look at this!" one of your friends called out, snapping you from your reverie. You forced a smile, nodding along as they pointed out the vibrant shops. But your heart wasn't in it. You were lost in your own memories, and your mind was replaying that moment over and over again-the moment he had denied you.

The thought of Kakavasha-no, Aventurine (as he refers to himself now)-carried a weight that pressed heavily on your chest. Was he really that different now? Had the years turned him into someone unrecognizable? You couldn't shake the feeling that you had lost not just a friend but a part of yourself in that moment.

Eventually, you found a quiet corner, away from the bustling crowd, and leaned against a wall, the cool surface grounding you. A sigh escaped your lips as you closed your eyes, letting the noise of the world fade into the background.

But then, the sound of footsteps pulled you from your thoughts. You opened your eyes to see him standing there again. Your breath caught in your throat, heart pounding in a mix of hope and despair.

"Kakavasha," you breathed, but he merely raised an eyebrow, his expression a mixture of curiosity and annoyance.

"It's Aventurine," he corrected sharply, the cheeky grin replaced by an impassive mask. "Not Kakavasha. You must be mistaken."

A lump formed in your throat. You fought against the tears threatening to spill over, the pain of rejection sharper than you could have imagined. "Kakavasha, please... it's me. It's [Name]."

He crossed his arms, the casual pose betraying a tension that hinted at his discomfort. "I don't know you. You must be confused.

The finality in his words shattered something inside you. This wasn't the boy you had known. This was a stranger wearing his face. "You've changed so much," you said, voice trembling. "I thought... I thought you were dead."

A flicker of something-recognition, perhaps-crossed his face, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared. "I'm not that person anymore. That life is behind me." He turned to leave, and you felt the ground shift beneath you, a desperate urge to pull him back.

"Why? Why would you forget everything we shared?" you called after him, anguish lacing your voice.

He paused, glancing back with a hard look that cut deeper than any blade. "Because I have no choice. Survival isn't about clinging to the past. It's about moving forward." And with that, he walked away, leaving you alone in the Dream World, drowning in memories and unanswered questions.

Tears finally fell as the weight of his words settled over you. You had come to share joy and explore, but now you were left with the echo of what once was.

It felt as though your heart had been tossed into a game of chance-one where you had lost everything.

With a heavy heart, you turned to the familiar laughter of your friends, reminding yourself that while Kakavasha had changed, your journey wasn't over. You would have to find a way to reconcile the boy you loved with the man standing before you now. You had to confront the reality of loss, and perhaps, in time, the fractures of your past could heal.

But for now, all you could do was move forward, navigating a world filled with dreams and shadows, hoping that one day, the boy named Kakavasha would find his way back to you.