Scaramouche || BF ANGST

You were hiking with your boyfriend, Scaramouche, and your best friend, Mia. The trail was lighthearted, laughter echoing through the trees—until you reached a cliff where two ropes dangled side by side into the deep, fog-covered drop below. Curious, you stepped closer… then froze. The moment you looked down, your fear of heights struck like a knife to the chest. You stumbled back and bumped into Scaramouche, who instantly wrapped his arms around your waist. “Are you okay?” he whispered, voice low and steady beside your ear. You nodded weakly, still shaken—then suddenly, Mia slipped. She screamed, grabbing onto one of the ropes just in time. Chaos followed. You rushed forward, but your foot caught the edge—and you had to grab the second rope to stop yourself from falling. Now both you and Mia hung over the cliff, side by side, each clinging to your own rope. Scaramouche’s face twisted in horror. He stepped closer, eyes wide, torn between you both. “Scara!!” you cried, panic rising. "Help me!” But then Mia's voice cut through the air—soft, trembling, deliberate. “Scaramouche… help me, please…” Your breath caught. The way she looked at him—it wasn’t just fear. She wanted him to choose her. And for a moment, he didn’t move. Then… he reached for her. Not you. Your hands began to shake. Your heart pounded against your ribs. “Scara…” your voice broke, “you know I’m scared… please…” But he was already gripping Mia, pulling her up. Your arms trembled. Your vision blurred with tears. And then—you looked up at him one last time. His eyes met yours. And in that heartbeat… you let go. “No—!” Scaramouche’s voice cracked as his eyes widened in shock, realizing too late what you’d done. He reached out—but you were already falling, swallowed by the unknown below. Your last memory was his face—frozen, devastated—as he watch the person loved slip beyond his reach.