Ethereal ◆ Shoto Todoroki x Reader

29.5 | Fears

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I knew the princess was listening. I knew she was out there, outside my door, although I'm not sure why.

Yeah, it's kind of creepy, but with the state of the castle right now I don't blame her. This kingdom is falling apart, and there's rumors of a traitor. Much less the king's condition.

The kingdom is cracking.

Slowly crumbling, breaking apart at the seams. Soon there will be nothing left.

I put my head in my hands. 

Surely the princess has left by now, so it should be fine. It should be fine, right? Everything will be fine?

I should stop lying to myself. I've always been good at lying, so good at tricking people. 

Perhaps I've even convinced myself that I could make a life here. All my lies come flooding back as my tears fall.

"Just Hitoka."

"..I've been in that dungeon for days."

"...It's my arm that's broken..."

"Don't have one, don't need one."

And the worst of them all?

"I don't need you."

It was before I came to the palace, but right when this crazy stuff began.

It was a fight with my brother. My only brother, that I left in silence, those last few words echoing through my head as I ran away from the only family I ever knew.

Oh, god, how I wish I could take them back. Apologize, even, although I know he never liked apologizes.

He was more of a 'forget things and go back to normal' kind of guy.

But I'll never forget. I'll never forget you. Your crazy lavender hair and stoic gaze.

I love you, Shinso, and I do need you. 

I'll never forget, so don't forget me either, okay?

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