𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍~ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐈𝐑𝐎

♡Chapter-61♡

Third point of view.

Mikey's steps were deliberate. His eyes were unwavering, as he passed Izana without so much as a glance. "Let me talk to Takemitchy for a second," He said flatly.

Izana remained still, his eyes following Mikey as the distance between him and Takemichi closed.

Takemichi barely had the strength to stay upright, but as soon as Mikey stopped in front of him, he choked out a weak mumble. "You... you came." His voice trembled, tears brimming in his battered eyes.

Mikey eyes softened as he reached out, grasping Takemichi's head and gently pushing it down to rest against his shoulder.

"Thank you, Takemitchy."

"But how?" He asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "You were in no condition to come here..."

Mikey took a step back. And before he could answer, the sound of an engine roared through the air. All heads turned as a motorcycle came tearing through the field, screeching to a halt.

Draken.

And behind him, Hinata.

Your breath hitched as you slowly pushed yourself to your feet, holding onto your arm as you took in the sight. The others followed suit.

Mikey's gaze swept over the group, lingering on each familiar face. His chest ached with a strange mixture of relief and guilt.

Then his eyes landed on you.

The exhaustion in your frame, the bruises littering your skin, it all made his breath hitch. But despite it all, you still offered him a small, tired smile. Without a second thought, he moved until he stood right in front of you.

His hands came up, cradling your face with tenderness. His thumbs traced over your cheekbones. "I'm sorry." His voice came out in a whisper. "I should've been here sooner. I--I'm so sorry."

"It's okay," You placed your hands over his, holding them against your face. "I understand."

That was all that mattered.

The moment your arms wrapped around him. It all came crashing down on him as he clung to you, burying his face into the crook of your neck. "I was so fucking scared.. I thought I lost you as well." He admitted, his voice breaking.

Your fingers threaded through his hair, your touch grounding him in a way nothing else could.

He pulled back just enough to meet your gaze, his breath fanning over your lips, eyes filled with unspoken words. His forehead pressed against yours as he whispered.

"I love you."

And you felt every ounce of emotion behind it.

A sharp inhale left your lips as you met his gaze, soft and overflowing with love.

"I love you too."

"Alright, lovebirds, you can do this later," Draken's voice called out as he approached.

You turned your head at the interruption, only to notice the others standing nearby. The moment your eyes landed on them, they quickly averted their gazes, as if they hadn't been watching.

Your smile tugged wider at the sight… until your gaze landed on Baji.

Your smile faltered just a little.

He stared back at you blankly, painfully good at hiding whatever he was actually feeling. For a second, you wondered what could possibly be going on behind those dark eyes.