Ann wheezed.
Of all the things Akira had ever said to fluster her, this declaration left her utterly flabbergasted.
They were just hanging out, as always, when he dropped the bombshell, and Ann babbled something unintelligible, barely able to form even a coherent thought. “I- wh- h- huh?!” the blonde finally managed, voice squeaking into a high soprano. Her cheeks exploded in red, and she blinked rapidly in confusion.
“Me??”
He nodded without even thinking of it. Akira was sure of what he was saying. They had been through a lot together and she had been a source of strength for him. One of the reasons he was able to get as far as he did was, because of her encouragement.
❝ If not for you, I feel like we could’ve failed all of our palaces and never got to where we needed to. You kept us all together. ❞
And boy, did he mean that. Her warmth had kept him sane. Time and time again had she rescued him from those dark thoughts that threatened to put an end to their dreams. He halted and turned to look at her. His hand reached out to her reddened cheek, cupping it as he smiled at her.
❝ You are the star that shines most among the wondrous sky. ❞
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