Layers Of Suffering (Tokoyami BNHA)

Lost Souls

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~Hawks~

Hawks sat on a chair. He was in a dimly lit room. In fact, the only source of light was the smartphone he was holding.

His body drooped on the chair, head hung low. His limbs sagged beside him. His facial features were the only thing that reveal his identity.

His phone showed a picture of Tokoyami, the teen's profile picture in a messaging app.

Tokoyami showed a rare smile, leaning on a pillar, glancing at the camera. His red eyes had a little gleam from a neon glow from the right. It was beautifully made, a picture that reveals the inside.

Looking at Tokoyami's little smirk, Hawks tried to control himself.

He wished Tokoyami looked at him like the way he looked at the camera. He wished Tokoyami revealed his inner self to him. He wished Tokoyami trusted him.

He exited the picture, revealing his private message with Tokoyami. Tokoyami's last few messages were announcing his arrival to his internship along with some questions about his quirk.

Tsukuyomi: Sir Hawks, I don't comprehend your words about spreading my wings, could you enlighten me?

Hawks: Ahh, but such things are meant to be found, not received.

Tsukuyomi: I understand, but I do not know where to start.

Hawks: Be patient, try new things.

Tsukuyomi: I haven't flown before

Hawks: Well then, spread your wings, my child.

Tsukuyomi: child...

(2h later)

Tsukuyomi: Thank you sir Hawks, I might have gotten an idea.

Hawks: No problemo! Show me your moves!
(Captain Falcon's iconic motto)

Tsukuyomi: Thanks, 'Dad'

Dad... Oh how Hawks wished it wasn't sarcasm...

He imagined that it was genuine, making his heart tingle, but it was quickly replaced with pain.

Using all his willpower, he contained his emotions as he re-read the messages again and again.

"Thanks, Dad"

Hawks closed his eyes and placed the phone on a table, but it was embedded in his mind.

"Thanks, Dad"

He flinched as it didn't escape his mind. He covered his eyes with his hands, trying to add another layer of cover.

"Get out..."

The abusive sounds reappeared...

"GET OUT OF MY F**KING HEAD!"

Layers of noise ambushed his mind, drowning out his thoughts.

The coughing and hacking from Tokoyami... It was disturbing; as if any second now, dead silence might accompany it. His heroic instincts scream at him to help a non-existent person.