Hey there! May I request number #14 on the angst list for Kazuha? Thank you!
Hi! Tysm for requesting! I hope you enjoy :))
Prompt: "You taught me how to love."
Warnings: Angst, Breakups.
Overview: Inazuma wasn't the only thing Kazuha was leaving behind.
Pronouns: No specified pronouns <3
The sunset kissed the lands of Inazuma, illuminating the water and bouncing off the wood from the docks. The sound of the waves crashing down gently mixed with the distant chatter of the crew boarding the boat.
At the end of the dock, sat two lovers. Their feet dangling off the side, their feet inches away from touching the cold waters beneath them.
The moment was bittersweet. The last time the two would ever be able to indulge in each other. The last time you would ever be able to love Kaedehara Kazuha.
"Kazuha, will you return?" Your eyes didn't meet his, they stayed focused on the setting sun across the horizon. Your heart was filled with searing pain, one that you knew would slowly erode with time. However, at that moment, you allowed yourself to become one with that pain.
"As long as the wind blows, my heart will forever be yours." His smooth voice filled your eardrums, only worsening the ache in your heart.
His words would have been sweet if it wasn't for the given situation. Normally, his words would reassure you that he loved and cared for you.
However, you knew that his words had a different meaning now. Instead of that reassurance, he was telling you that even though he will never return to Inazuma, Kazuha would always love you, no matter how many years pass.
You smiled at the sun, your head falling to meet your lover's shoulder, his head leaning to rest on top of yours. You both sat in a comfortable silence as the last remaining crewmates boarded the ship.
"Kazuha! Anchors coming up in 10 minutes!" Beidou, the captain of the Crux Fleet yelled from aboard the ship. You felt him sigh as you slowly disconnected himself from you, standing and holding his hand out to you.
You took his hand, standing along with him. You brushed out the creases on your clothing before looking back up to meet your lover's worried gaze.
"Will you stay safe for me?" His hair was gently lifted by the wind as it ruffled through his clothing. He looked absolutely angelic as his face was kissed by the last rays of sunlight.
"Only if you promise to do the same." You replied, watching a gentle smile flood his features. His eyes lit up with adoration as you gently leaned his forehead to connect with yours, his eyes closing along with yours.
"Thank you." Your brows creased in confusion at his words, lifting your hand up to cup his chick. Your eyes opening to meet his.
"For what?" Your voice cracked as you swallowed the lump in your throat. You held back the tears that threatened to fall from your eyes. He lifted his hand to cup your cheek, his thumb gently caressing the skin.
"You taught me how to love, and for that, I am forever grateful for the time I spent being yours." He wiped the tears that began to fall down your cheeks and pressed a soft kiss on your forehead.
You choked out a sob, pulling him into your embrace. He immediately hugged back, hiding his face in your shoulder as he tightened his grip on you.
After a few moments, you both pulled away, wiping each other's tears away before you stepped back from him.
"Come visit sometime alright?" You took gently punched his shoulder, both of you chuckling as he slowly walked away from you.
You watched him board the ship, the anchor slowly coming up from the seabed. You stood at the end of the dock, watching the ship slowly leave.
However before he could get too far away, you yelled out to him.
"Will you keep your promise to stay safe for me?" You shouted, watching his body spin around to meet you, a smile etched across his features as you watched him nod and lift his hand to wave.
You waved back, tears falling freely from your eyes as you watched him slowly disappear into the sunset.
"Goodbye, Kaedehara Kazuha." You whispered into the wind, hoping the sea carried it to him.
Note: I hope you liked it, its kinda short but im having a bit of a mind-blank for that so sorry about that.