Our Assigned Fate: a Ninjago Jaya AU ✔️

Chapter Six

As I flip through The Art of Inventing, I hear mom and dad talking in the hallway.

"I-I want to help her b-but I don't know how to anymore."

"I know hon, I know but it's gonna be okay."

"I-I can't lose her."

"I know sweetheart, I know."

I feel tears prick at my eyes. I'm scaring them. Mom's scared she's gonna lose me. I'm just causing them more pain. I pull the covers over my head and curl up. I'm hurting everyone around me.

I glance over at my phone. I sigh shakily as I realise why I tensed up when Jay touched my cheek because eventually, I'm going to end up hurting him. I unlock my phone and message Jay.

Jay...I like you but...I can't be with you because I'll only end up hurting you.

Jay: I like you too and I understand

Sorry

Jay: Okay.

Okay.

Jay: Oh my god, stop flirting with me!

Okay.

Jay: I was kidding, Nya. I understand. (But we both know that okay is a very flirty word. Okay is BURSTING with sensuality).

Sorry.

"Nya, dinner!"

I put my phone away and go downstairs for dinner.

"Hey sweetheart," mom says, placing a plate of food in front of me.

"Hi," I try not to flinch at my cold tone.

Dad and Kai share looks. Mom sits down next to me and places a hand on my shoulder.

"What's wrong Nya?"

"Nothing!" I flinch.

I sigh and eat.

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As soon as I had finished eating, I went back into my room. Just as I come off the phone with Pixal, mom walks in.

"Hey sweetheart," mom sits down on the edge of my bed.

"Hey," I murmur.

"Nya, what's wrong?" She rubs my arm.

I sigh.

"I'm gonna hurt you."

"Nya..."

"I am! When I die, I'm going to hurt you, dad and Kai!" I feel tears prick my eyes again.

"Hey, shh, it's gonna be okay."

Mom wraps her arm around my shoulders and pulls me towards her. I lean into her and bury my head into her shoulder. She rubs my shoulder as I feel hers become wet from my tears. I wipe my eyes rapidly, trying to hide my tears. Mom pushes me away from her and wipes the tears off my face.

"Nya, you bring us so much more joy than sorrow. Your father, Kai and I are so grateful to have you in our lives. We're gonna help you in any way we can okay?"