[ The words sting, enough that Mitsuru winces slightly, but once again Yukari is right. This status quo was inherently unstable. Lingering here would only lead to more pain and heartache. Some part of her had understood that already, but she'd somehow managed to talk herself past that simple truth. Staying as she was, paralyzed by fear and guilt, would mean that their second chance - their miraculous, impossible second chance - would be wasted.
[ However afraid she might be ... she would never forgive herself for allowing that to happen without a fight.
[ Mitsuru allowed herself to be drawn into the embrace, and rested her head against Yukari's shoulder. A year ago, such an intimate moment would have been virtually unthinkable, but it was such an easy, comfortable thing now ... ]
Thank you.
[ She took in a long, slow breath. Drew comfort and strength from her friend's presence. ]
With you by my side, it's a little less frightening.
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Date: 2021-10-15 10:10 pm (UTC)[ The words sting, enough that Mitsuru winces slightly, but once again Yukari is right. This status quo was inherently unstable. Lingering here would only lead to more pain and heartache. Some part of her had understood that already, but she'd somehow managed to talk herself past that simple truth. Staying as she was, paralyzed by fear and guilt, would mean that their second chance - their miraculous, impossible second chance - would be wasted.
[ However afraid she might be ... she would never forgive herself for allowing that to happen without a fight.
[ Mitsuru allowed herself to be drawn into the embrace, and rested her head against Yukari's shoulder. A year ago, such an intimate moment would have been virtually unthinkable, but it was such an easy, comfortable thing now ... ]
Thank you.
[ She took in a long, slow breath. Drew comfort and strength from her friend's presence. ]
With you by my side, it's a little less frightening.