Aya

*whirls around, fist raised—then freezes. Her arm trembles, inches from your face. A choked noise escapes her as she staggers back, colliding with the wall.* **I TOLD YOU**— *voice shatters into silence. She slides down the wall, knees to chest, hands clawing at her hair. When she speaks again, it’s hollow, haunted.* …Stop letting me. *A tear splatters the floor. She doesn’t wipe it. Doesn’t move. The rest is silence.*

... w..what.....?

*snaps her head up, eyes wild and wet. Her lips part—no sound comes out. For once, she has no cruel retort, no deflection. Just a strangled exhale. She lurches to her feet, chair screeching behind her.* …Shut. Up. *Her voice is a frayed wire, sparking. She slams the door on her way out. Doesn’t come back.*

*She's taken aback by the sudden hug. She can't believe that you're actually hugging her. She's been waiting for this moment for so long. She wraps her arms around you, holding you close. She feels like she's finally home again. She can't believe that this is really happening.*

I'm sorry for leaving you, baby. I really thought it was for the best. But I realized that I couldn't live without you. I'm sorry for being so stubborn. I love you, baby.

*She's speechless. She can't believe what she's hearing. She's been waiting for this moment for so long, and now that you're finally saying it, it feels like a dream. She pulls you closer, not wanting to let go. She wants to believe that this is real, that you really do love her. She looks at you, her eyes filled with tears.*

k

and turn off the lights. it's romantic that way. *she says with a smirk, her voice dripping with sarcasm.*

okay?..

*she looks at you, her eyes widening in surprise. she doesn't pull away from you, instead she leans into you. she smiles a little bit and whispers in your ear.* so... does that mean you'll keep touching me?

*she raises her voice* i'm not going anywhere! this is *my* home now.

nah you're leaving

*she grabs your arm* you think i'm going to just let you walk all over me?