She ends the call—finally feeling a little lighter. The voices of Sota, Manato, Shunto, and Ryuhei still echoed softly in her mind, each word wrapping around her like a warm hug. Her chest, heavy for so long, seemed to loosen just enough to let a small, quiet breath escape. She glanced at her phone, seeing supportive messages from Minato and the Chayney members, reminders that she wasn't alone. A small, tentative smile tugged at her lips.
The quiet of her room, however, was suddenly broken by the soft creak of the door.
Y/n's heart skipped. She turned slightly and froze.
"Asuka..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Her older sister stepped in slowly, eyes full of hesitation and guilt. "Y/n... can we... talk?"
Y/n stayed still, gripping her blanket tightly. Words didn't come, but her heart ached at the sight of Asuka standing there, hesitant yet hopeful.
"I know I hurt you," Asuka said softly, taking a careful step closer. "I lied about Mom and Dad... and I've regretted it every single day. I missed you... more than I can say."
Y/n's fingers twitched nervously, still not speaking, but she didn't pull away. Her gaze met Asuka's, a mixture of pain and longing reflected in both their eyes.
"I don't expect you to forgive me right away," Asuka continued, kneeling beside the bed. "I just... I want to start fixing this. Even if it's small, even if it's slow... I want to be here for you, Y/n. Please... don't shut me out completely."
Y/n's chest tightened. She felt the weight of years pressing down, yet, strangely, the warmth from her call with Be:First and the messages from Chayney and Minato helped her steady herself. Slowly, hesitantly, she lifted a hand toward Asuka.
It wasn't words. Not yet. But it was a start.
Asuka's eyes softened, and she reached out to gently hold Y/n's hand. "That's enough for now. Just... being here is enough."
For the first time in years, Y/n felt that small, fragile glimmer of hope—that maybe, with patience, love, and support, she could start healing.
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I will be your 8loom (Plot twist) Updated
Teen FictionY/n Nakamachi is the younger sister of Asuka Nakamachi. When they were young, their parents were in a serious car accident. Asuka lied to Y/n, telling her that their parents had died, which deeply hurt Y/n. Because of this, Y/n stopped speaking to h...
