The rain relentlessly poured down, drenching Tokyo's streets in a gloomy haze. In the midst of the downpour, you found yourself standing outside Baji Keisuke's apartment, your heart heavy with unspoken emotions. This was your last chance to convey your feelings and bridge the gap between you.
With trembling hands, you knocked on Baji's door, the sound barely audible against the drumming raindrops. The door creaked open moments later, revealing Baji's tired but curious gaze. His eyes widened as he took in your drenched form, concern etched across his face.
"Why are you out in this weather?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.
You swallowed the lump in your throat, mustering the strength to speak. "Baji, I can't hold back any longer. I need to tell you how I feel," you confessed, your voice laced with determination.
A flicker of surprise crossed Baji's face, his brows furrowing slightly. "What are you talking about?"
Tears mixed with raindrops on your cheeks as you mustered the courage to speak your heart. "I love you, Baji. I've loved you for so long, and it hurts to see you push me away," you admitted, your voice trembling with raw vulnerability.
Baji's eyes widened, shock and sadness clouding his features. "Why won't you just let me love you?" you continued, your voice cracking with emotion. "I want to be there for you, to support you through everything. But you keep pushing me away, keeping me at arm's length."
He stood there in stunned silence, the weight of your words hanging heavily in the air. A torrent of emotions flickered across his face as if waging a battle within him.
Finally, he spoke, his voice filled with pain and frustration. "It's not that simple," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the ground. "I've seen too much darkness, been through too much pain. I can't let you be dragged into that."
You took a step closer, reaching out to gently grasp his hand, a silent plea in your touch. "I understand that you've been hurt, Baji. But love isn't meant to be easy. It's messy, it's imperfect, but it's also beautiful and healing. Let me be the one to show you that."
A mix of emotions danced in Baji's eyes as he stared into your earnest gaze. The rain continued to pour around you, mirroring the storm of emotions within both of your hearts. Silence stretched between you, the weight of unspoken words filling the space.
Then, Baji sighed deeply, his shoulders sagging with the weight of his internal struggle. "I don't want to hurt you," he admitted, his voice filled with longing and fear. "But if you're willing to stay by my side, even with all the darkness that follows me, then maybe... just maybe, we can find a way."
A surge of hope enveloped you, pushing away your doubts and fears. You nodded, a tearful smile gracing your lips. "I'm willing to take that chance, Baji. Because even in the midst of darkness, I believe in the power of love to heal and overcome."
At that moment, you both made a silent vow to face the trials ahead together, to navigate the complexities of love and life hand in hand. The rain continued to fall, but within your hearts, a spark of hope ignited, lighting the way toward a future where love would conquer all.
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