𝙸'𝚖 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚏 𝚊𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚢.

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That day, y/n left Tooru on the roof, her heart heavy with the weight of her decision. Running as fast as she could, she sought solace in the sanctuary of solitude, distancing herself from the pain that threatened to consume her.

In the days that followed, y/n found herself absent from school, her mind consumed by the turmoil of her emotions. Seeking refuge in the comfort of her home, she confided in her mother, sharing her innermost thoughts and fears.

Among the myriad of insecurities that plagued her, one stood out with stark clarity: her looks. For as long as she could remember, y/n had grappled with feelings of inadequacy, haunted by the constant comparison to others and the relentless pressure to measure up to society's standards of beauty.

As y/n lay on her bed, her hands shielding her face from the harsh light of her own insecurities, she couldn't shake the persistent doubt that clouded her thoughts. Despite the well-meaning reassurances from others that beauty was subjective and unique to each individual, she struggled to find solace in their words.

"Everyone is pretty... right?" she murmured softly, her voice barely audible against the backdrop of her inner turmoil. In the silence of her room, doubts echoed through her mind like a relentless refrain, casting shadows of uncertainty over her sense of self-worth.

For too long, y/n had allowed the whispers of comparison and self-doubt to shape her perception of beauty, each passing day eroding her confidence a little more. But as she lay there, grappling with the weight of her insecurities, she couldn't help but wonder if beauty was something she would ever truly see in herself.

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"I'm beautiful, right..." y/n's voice trembled with uncertainty as she stood before the mirror, her reflection a source of inner turmoil."You're beautiful, don't be such a downer, love," Tooru exclaimed, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing a gentle kiss to her cheek. Together, they faced their reflections, y/n's eyes searching for validation in his reassuring words."Really...?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, her heart pounding with anticipation.Tooru chuckled, his laughter like music to her ears. "Of course, why would I date you if you were a goblin," he teased, his words laced with affection as he playfully nudged her chin."I could be a cute goblin," y/n retorted, a playful glint in her eyes as she reached up to boop Tooru's chin with her finger."Goblins aren't really my type, you know..." Tooru whispered into her ear, his arms tightening around her waist as they shared a moment of intimacy."Whatever," y/n replied, turning to face him and wrapping her arms around his neck. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she gazed into his eyes, her heart fluttering with love."I love you, Tooru," she confessed, her fingers tangling in the locks of his hair that framed his face."I love you too," Tooru replied, his smile mirroring hers as he leaned in to capture her lips in a sweet kiss.But before they could savor the moment, y/n playfully pushed him away, a mischievous glint in her eyes."What if..." she teased, darting away with a giggle as Tooru chased after her, their laughter echoing through the empty house.In that moment, as they ran around in playful pursuit, y/n couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in her heart. For in Tooru's arms, she found solace and joy, a reminder of the love that bound them together.And as they collapsed onto the couch, their laughter mingling in the air, y/n knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, as long as they had each other, they could conquer anything..

She loved him. He loved her. What could go wrong?
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As y/n felt the warm trails of tears on her cheeks, she couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the flood of emotions that washed over her. Her hands instinctively reached up to touch her lips, where just yesterday she had shared a tender kiss with Tooru.In that moment, she felt everything—the depth of her love for him, the bitterness of her resentment, the sting of her jealousy, the fleeting moments of happiness, and the overwhelming frustration that threatened to consume her. It was as if a dam had burst within her, releasing a torrent of pent-up emotions that she had long suppressed.Yet amidst the chaos of her feelings, one truth remained undeniable: she missed him. Despite the pain and heartache he had caused her, despite the uncertainties that lingered between them, she couldn't deny the ache in her heart, the longing for his presence by her side.But as she grappled with the conflicting emotions that churned within her, y/n couldn't help but question the significance of their kiss. Was it merely an act of desperation, a fleeting moment of connection born out of her own numbness? Or could it signify something more, a glimmer of hope in the darkness of their fractured relationship?With each passing moment, y/n found herself teetering on the edge of uncertainty, grappling with the complexities of her own heart. And as she wiped away her tears, she knew that the answers wouldn't come easy—that the path forward would be fraught with challenges and obstacles, but also with the possibility of healing and reconciliation.

With each passing moment, the reality of their impending separation loomed larger, casting a shadow over her already fractured heart."This will all be over, I'll be gone," she whispered to the empty expanse of the sky above, her voice trembling with emotion. Her hand lingered on her lips, still tingling from the memory of their shared kiss, a bittersweet reminder of the love that had once bound them together."Heather, treat him right, okay..." y/n's voice trailed off, her words a silent plea to the universe, a desperate hope that the girl who would soon take her place would cherish him as deeply as she had."Give her a lot of kisses, okay Tooru?" she continued, her voice barely above a whisper, tears cascading down her cheeks unchecked. In that moment of vulnerability, y/n allowed herself to feel the full weight of her emotions, to mourn the loss of what could have been, and to bid farewell to the love that had once defined her.And as she stood there, alone on the rooftop, her heart heavy with the burden of goodbye, y/n couldn't help but wonder if, somewhere in the depths of her pain, there lay the possibility of a new beginning—a chance to find peace and happiness in a world without Tooru by her side.

Despite her deepest desires to love and cherish Tooru as she once had, she knew in her heart that only one person could truly fill that role now.

With a heavy sigh, she acknowledged the painful truth that lay before her. No matter how much she wished things could be different, no matter how desperately she yearned to turn back the hands of time, she knew that her love for Tooru had faded, replaced by a hollow ache of loss and longing.

In the depths of her soul, y/n harbored a bittersweet acceptance of her own limitations. She knew that she could never be the person he needed, the one who could love him unconditionally and without reservation. And as she grappled with the weight of her own shortcomings, she found herself resigned to the harsh reality of their situation.
If only she was...

I wish I were heather.

ɪ ᴡɪꜱʜ ɪ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ʜᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ.- Tooru Oikawa short storyWhere stories live. Discover now