"What's your plan then? A kid without parents and no money won't last long on their own."
"I- I know. But technically I'll be in high school soon, so I'm not a kid in the eyes of the law... well not an ignorant child at least. I'm gonna support myself."
"Is that so? Then where will you stay...? You told me your story, but maybe you should go back home."
"No. I can't. I don't want to go home..."
"Your parents must be worried sick."
"Yeah right... I'm sure the foster workers must also be feeling pretty worried too... it'll be a big welcome home celebration with everyone there."
"... Look, I know it seems hard now, but you'll get past it. You can grow stronger from your experience. Life isn't always fair but you learn and overcome hardship with time and effort."
"Adults always say stuff like that. The pain of the present will heal over time... what's the point of those words if we are living through it now?"
"... You're a stubborn one aren't you?"
"Starting over is the only thing a person can do sometimes, and that's exactly what I intend to do. I'm definitely far enough from home where nobody knows me... it's a clean slate and a fresh start."
"You've made up your mind then?"
"Yes. I want to do this. If I back down now, then I'll never have a backbone for the rest of my life."
"I see... what a crazy kid. If that's what you've decided then there's nothing I can do or say to change your mind. The only problem now is where you're gonna start. Have you thought about your next move?"
"Oh, uh... no. I don't know."
"You don't have a plan? So all that talk right now was just hopeful thinking?"
"No! I'm going to do this no matter what! Maybe I should look for a job first. I won't get far without money, like you said."
"What about a place to stay?"
"Oh, right. There's that to..."
"Do I have to do all the thinking here? This was your idea."
"I, uh, I-I'm so sorry mister! I didn't mean to take up your time and spring all of my problems on you...please forgive me."
"Why're you suddenly apologizing?
"I have a bad habit of irritating people and causing problems at every turn so I hope I didn't offend you."
"You know, you shouldn't say things like that about yourself. You're too hard on yourself for someone so young."
"... but that's what they all told me. It can't be a lie if every person in my life is telling me the same thing repeatedly."
"..."
"I'll get going now. I'm sorry I don't have the means to pay for the drink, but I promise I'll pay you back when I get a job."
YOU ARE READING
Life Will Change | Akechi x Reader x Ren
FanfictionPersona 5 (Royal) Fanfic You (Y/n) are the type to keep to yourself due to a troubled past. You portray yourself as friendly, quiet, and independent and so far you've succeeded in doing so. You don't have any friends by choice, and you were content...
