[ @xiindomitable ]
Well, here he was. This was the route he'd met Fuyumi on several times before. Whenever she'd left the school for the day, he'd be there to meet her. Had he, maybe, perhaps, unconsciously walked down this very path? Hoping to catch a glimpse of her? Yes.
He loved her. Hell, he adored her. Never would he ever forgive himself for letting his "stupid mistake” of allowing his fear of what she’d think of his past and his resentment towards her father cause him to separate from her. A guy like him didn't get a girl like her everyday. And he lost her. Sweet, genuine, dedicated. Loving enough to see past his scars and accept his interests. Accept him as a whole, even.
He'd... hurt her by leaving. He knew that. Still, he was here. Waiting until school let out for the day. To catch sight of the snowy hair flecked with scarlet. Honestly, it'd been Taishiro's idea. To try and get her back, and show her he was willing to make up for what he'd done. But mostly, to apologize for hurting her. She didn't even have to take him back. Just... he needed to apologize.
"...Hey."