You stare at Haru's back as he slowly escapes your grasp.
"Haru... Please.."
Quickly, you lunge forward and grip his wrist, a pained expression on your face but his features never faltering. His eyes met yours for a split second before he turned away his head regretfully.
"Haru, I know what it's like to feel this pain, this confliction... I think.. I'm just like you, and even though you're not saying anything or showing it, you're in pain and you need help. You need comfort..." You laced your arms around his waist and held tightly. "..You just need a hug."
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free! has me hooked rippppppp
i thought this would be better without a continuation, but if you want to read further:
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He turned back to you, now holding your gaze for much longer. His eyes became glossy as he stared into yours. "I just..." Haru returned this gesture, pulling you closer as his arms tightened around you. "I can't keep doing this... I need to figure this out..." You felt his tears escape and soak into the fabric on your shoulder.
You ran your fingers through his dark locks, hushing him. "Hey, it's okay.. I'm always here, no matter what.."