▮▯ Ձ Sae itoshi

The rain fell heavily, soaking the pavement and silencing the city. You were in the small park near the stadium, sitting on the same bench where you'd waited for Rin so many times. This time, he wouldn't come. And, honestly, it didn't matter anymore.

The messages on your phone were still there, excuses, lies, and a photo you'll never be able to delete.
Your chest was heavy, your breathing was uneven. It was all too much. He cheated on you and left you like nothing had happened.

"Oh"
The cold, unmistakable voice broke the sound of the rain.

"And I thought that at this time of day only idiots went out to get wet."

You looked up and there was Sae, hands in his pockets and that imperturbable air that seemed as out of place as he was at that moment.

"Leave me alone, Sae"
you murmured, unable to deal with his sarcasm, as he raised an eyebrow, approaching without asking permission.

"You don't give me orders"
He answered calmly, standing in front of you.

"And even less so when you have that face that says the world has fallen apart."

You didn't say anything, you couldn't.
"Let me guess…"

his tone became lower, sharper
"Rin proved once again that he's an idiot, didn't he? Forgive me, I never taught him how to treat a lady..."

Your fingers tightened around the phone, avoiding her gaze. Sae smiled faintly, though it wasn't mocking.

"You know what's great about idiots?"
He continued, leaning slightly towards you

"That leaves room for someone who knows what it's worth."

You finally looked at him, your eyes reddened from crying.

"I don't need you to save me"
you spat, although your voice trembled.

"I didn't say I was going to save you."
he replied, with a half smile.
"I just said I could make you forget."

Sae took a step closer, enough for you to feel the warmth of her presence

"Give me a chance"
whispered, with that disarming tranquility

"Just one. I promise I won't break you like he did."

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