𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬- MizuRui ANGST

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"And you? Mizuki?" Rui asked. He turned his head and smiled slightly.

The fading sunset in the distance was overcast with a howling breeze in the chilly air. As the two of them stood on top of that lonesome rooftop, Mizuki couldn't help but clench their fists behind their back.

"...Yeah", They smiled, "That... that's wonderful."

Rui laughed and brushed his hands on Mizuki's long , wavy hair. He could't help but notice the hollow, broken emptiness on on their face.

"...Mizuk-" He started. Suddenly, his phone started vibrating in his pocket, to which he dug in to answer. His eyes grew wide.

"Oh-I almost forgot! I have to get going, the show's starting already and I haven't even gotten there yet. I'll see you.. oh, wait. I have practice tomorrow as well. Uh, wait, I think I have time next week but I'd have to reschedule-- "

"Rui."

"...Yes?"

"I-... forget about me. Go to practice. That's more important." Mizuki bitterly laughed and smiled up at him.

Rui raised his eyebrows, "..Really? Are you sure? But..."

Mizuki continued smiling. The sun was going down, and it was getting dark. Rui paused, but slowly nodded and put his phone away. He headed towards the door that leads to the flight of stairs.

At that moment, Mizuki couldn't help but feel their soul gnaw a putrid, rotting feeling into their heart.

"R-rui!" They turned back around to face him. The purple haired boy looked up from the door handle.

Mizuki's face dropped. What were they doing?

"I...I.." They muttered. But not words came out.

"... Sorry. It's nothing. See you, Rui."

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It wasn't until they heard the door shut did they finally break down, their knees collapsing onto the hard gravel. The cries that echoes from the rooftop that day were not heard by anyone- anyone besides for the one that is lost.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬- MizuRui ANGST