Torn (Book 2)

"I think...we should take a break from this relationship."

Y/N POV

I'm snapped back into reality by Maya's voice,
"Hey! Y/N! Clem! Todoroki! Whatever name you go by! It's getting late! We should head home!"

I stand up, wobbly due to my legs being numb, and unlock the door.

I put the key back and exit.

Maya and I hope on the train and head back.

Most of the trip back is a blur...

I'm distracted by my thoughts.

...Mizuko Afton...My Biological Mother...

I snap back into reality when I hear Tokoyami say,
"Y/N."

I flinch and look around.

I'm in the dormitory.

I'm standing in front of my dorm door.

I turn around,
"Yes?"

"Could...we talk...in...in private...for a moment?" Tokoyami asks, clearly nervous.

"Hm? Sure, come in..." I say, opening my door.

We both enter, closing the door behind us.

I look at Tokoyami.

He's looking everywhere but me.

"What did you want to talk about?" I ask, giving Tokoyami a reassuring smile.

Tokoyami glances at me them completely looks away.

He looks like he feels horrible...

"What's wrong, Fumikage?" I ask, taking a step closer.

He steps back.

I stop.

There's something really, really wrong...

Tokoyami then says, with a burst of courage,
"I think we should take a break."

I stare at him.

A...break? A break from what?

"What do you mean?" I ask, confusion in my tone.

"I think...we should take a break from this relationship," Tokoyami says, his voice wavering slightly.

...break...

"So...we're breaking up?" I ask for conformation.

Tokoyami's eyes widen and he hurriedly explains,
"No! We're just...taking a moment to step back and evaluate our thoughts...we aren't breaking up. A break is just a things couples do to help the relationship and work out problems..."

I nod, pretending to understand.

This doesn't make any sense...but...I'll respect his wishes...as long as he's happy...

"Okay. We're on a break. Goodnight, Tokoyami," I say, looking him straight in the eye.

Tokoyami regains his composure and nods, turning and leaving my room,
"...Goodnight, Y/N..."

I close my door and lock it.

I wipe my eyes and take a few deep breaths.

I push what just happened to the back of my mind and try to think up ways to distract myself.

Now what...?

I look around my room.

I guess...I could...umm...Clean? Yeah...I haven't done that in a while...