Grass Wonder

Night had fallen on the academy, but you couldn't feel anything.
The world was silent.

You still had the image of your girlfriend with someone else in your mind.
You had gone to visit her, worried because she was acting distant.
And what you found left you breathless.

You didn't cry.
You didn't scream.
You just walked aimlessly, until your legs led you to a familiar place: the backyard where Grass Wonder used to practice breathing and stretching at sunset.

She sat there silently, her posture soft and elegant, bathed in soft light.
When he saw you, his expression changed immediately.

—Coach… —his eyes widened with deep concern—
Your aura is… so painful.

You didn't know what to answer.
The knot in your chest was too big.*

Grass Wonder slowly stood up and walked towards you.
He seemed to measure each step so as not to frighten you.
When he reached you, he timidly raised his hand and touched your cheek.

—Who… hurt you like that?

Your voice broke.

—I discovered her… with someone else.

She inhaled softly, sadly, without surprise… as if she had felt something was wrong for days.

And without another word, he hugged you.
With care, with tenderness, with that warmth that only someone as sensitive as her can give.
Her head rested on your chest, and her arms enveloped you with a gentle firmness.

"Coach..." he whispered, his voice trembling.
No one who loves you would do that.
You don't deserve that pain.
You don't deserve a lie like that.

You began to tremble, and she held you tighter, as if afraid you would collapse.

—I'm here… —he continued—
I'm not going to let you go, not today.

You closed your eyes, resting your forehead on his shoulder.
Her calming scent, her slow breathing, her warmth… everything contrasted with the cold emptiness that betrayal left you with.”

Grass Wonder gently ran his fingers down your back, a small but loving gesture.

—You are a good person, someone who gives more than he receives.
If you've been broken, I'll help.