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–– Sinking to his knees near where the girl now sat caving in on herself, the boy placed a brief, light-handed touch on her shoulder, letting a few breaths pass before breaking the silence. ❝ What’s going on? ❞ he asked, ignoring the original question which seemed better left unanswered –– not that he had an answer. ❝ We can talk, if you want. ❞ he offered gently, lowering himself into a cross-legged position next to his friend.
She rested her chin on her knees, exhaling within the silence, glancing over at the male with sad eyes. Her smile’s faint while her eyes lower to the ground. ❝ Niichan, am I not enough? No matter what I do.. Trying to please them as the eldest and not wanting to disappoint them.. Why can’t they.. ❞ Her voice cracks, her fingers digging into her clothed arms, ❝ Why can’t they just be pleased that I’m trying? ❞














