■3rd Person POV■

Y/N walks on the sand, Bokuto follows behind her. Both of them are currently on a not so crowded beach. Y/N agreed to talk with Bokuto, which made Bokuto really happy inside.

Y/N stopped walking and decided to sit on the white sand, body facing the sea. Bokuto looks at her figure, her eyes reflecting the moonlight but they... look gloomy.

Bokuto decided to sit next to Y/N, but not too close. When Bokuto places his hands on the sand for support, Y/N hurriedly grabs his injured hand. This surprised Bokuto.

Y/N: You can't place your hand on the sand... the sand could stick and slips through your bandage.

Y/N gently rubs some sands off of Bokuto's hand. Bokuto watch as the woman genuinely worried and clean some sand from his hand, blowing some away.

Bokuto : even after what I did... you still get worried easily for me Y/N...

Y/N was taken aback, she was moved instinctively earlier. She looks up at Bokuto and sees, how he's staring at her with longing eyes. Her heart skipped a beat.

Y/N let go of Bokuto's hand and face the sea again. Bokuto regretted saying anything, maybe if he keeps quiet she would hold his hand longer.

Y/N: you- please be careful with your wound... are you hurt somewhere else? I'm sorry I forgot to do a throughout check-up.

Bokuto : I'm alright...

Y/N sitting with her knees pressed on her chest. They are quiet for a while before Bokuto finally decided to talk.

Bokuto : How are you Y/N? How have you been?

■Bokuto's POV■

I watch as she puts her chin on her knees. Hair slightly moved by the wind blow, eyes glistening staring at the sea.

Y/N: I'm... good... I actually finished my training last year, but I decided to stay.

If I didn't mess up will you be back?

Bokuto : do you like it here?

Y/N gaze moved lower, probably watching her finger foot moving.

Y/N: well, it's okay I guess... everyone around me is nice too, the locals treat me kindly as well.

If I treated you better, you'll think I'm nice too right?

Bokuto : I see... glad to hear that.

It was quiet for a while, we could only hear the breeze and the sound of the waves. I want to say something, but I feel a lump in my throat. Just then she speaks to talk.

Y/N: how about you Bokuto san?

I gulp and answer

Bokuto: I'm good as well...

Lies

Y/N sigh

Y/N: good to hear that... I watched your games online. You look kind of down, but if you're fine... then it's alright

I lied

I watch as Y/N looks far at the horizon as I watch her. She still watches me play? How did she even know what I'm feeling through the screen? Why do you always know me so well?

I clenched my hands that lay on my knees as I sit legs crisscrossed. Y/N hurriedly grab my left hand again and try to unclench it.

Y/N: Bo- Bokuto san you can't clench your hand like thi-

Bokuto : I lied... actually it's hurt somewhere else to

She looks up at me, her hands still holdings onto my injured one.

Bokuto : I'm.... not fine Y/N... I'm hurting inside

■Y/N POV■

I watch as Bokuto's face grew dark. I'm trying to make him unclench his hands. Even his other hand might get scratched with his nails. Then I realize it.... Bokuto is trembling.

Y/N: Bo-kuto san?

Bokuto suddenly faces me, he puts his hands on my shoulder startling me. I was too stunned to respond.

Bokuto : Y/N I'm not fine... I'm not happy... I feel lost..... without you.... I missed you, my Baby owl.

Bokuto said all of that in a whimper. My breath hitch, I can feel my heart pounding inside my chest.

His body is definitely more built than before, I think he's also taller but.... why does he look small.

Y/N: Bo- Bokuto san... please... I

Bokuto : I know it was selfish of me to say all of that to you after all I did, it's selfish of me to forced you to listen to me.... but Y/N, at least.. let me apologize.

Bokuto hands fall from my shoulder, limp on his lap. Bokuto looks down, eyes are closes. I feel a lump in my throat, my eyes are getting hot.

Bokuto: I'm sorry for being selfish.... sorry for not understanding you.... sorry I didn't cheer for you as you did for me.... sorry I cheated on you.... Sorry... I made you cry.

I can't see him like this...

Y/N: Bokuto san... sto-

Bokuto : if you think I look down while you watch me play.. that's because I'm hurting... I no longer see you on the bleacher

Why are you like this?

Y/N: yo-you should see a doctor the-

Bokuto : where I'm hurting... my pain... only you can heal it.

No... I

Bokuto : I Love you Y/N, I still do... it's only yo-

Y/N: PLEASE STOP IT BOKUTO SAN... p-please...

■3rd Person POV■

Bokuto was stunned after Y/N shouted at him, even Y/N surprised at herself. She never the type to shout at someone, especially Bokuto. But just now... her heart was filled with many things that she needs to sort out loud.

Y/N: I... if you loved me you wouldn't have cheated on me Bokuto san.... if you love me, you wouldn't fall for another on-

Bokuto : I never fall for he-

Y/N: but you're with her at that time.... it's... the same... it's hard for me to forget how the man that I love... was in another women's arm.

Bokuto : Y/N no... she and I never do anything like- but we do hold hands...

He feels bad, he made Y/N remember that day. But still, he still hopes for another chance... he really loves Y/N.

Bokuto: Y/N I'm.. sorry.... please give me a second chance... I promise I'll make it right this time.

Y/N stood up, she brushes some dirt on her bottom. Bokuto too soon rises from the sand. Y/N turns her back on Bokuto

Bokuto : Baby Owl...

Y/N: Bokuto san.... I forgive you... even after all this time, I still can't stay mad at you.

Bokuto eyes perked up, he was excited. But just when he's about to reach out to Y/N, she turns to face him.

Y/N : but... I don't think... I can give you another chance Bokuto san...

Bokuto felt his heart skipped a beat at her statement. Y/N look down, it's always like this. If she can't give him what he wants, or if she's uncertain of herself, she'll avoid his eyes.

She's weak... Bokuto Kotaro is her weakness. Looking him straight in the eyes will make her subdue to her own heart, so she avoided it.

Bokuto : Y/N pl...

Y/N: I have to go back now... Bokuto san too please go back to your hotel. Please watch what you're doing with your injured hand.... go see a doctor at the hospital tomorrow or the day after, see one if you're in pain....I hope.. you'll be healed soon...

Y/N turns her back on him again, and she moved her heavy feet in a step. She walks away and Bokuto shouts...

Bokuto : I told you.... the one who can heal me... only you can do it

Y/N didn't stop nor look back, as she doesn't want Bokuto to see her crying face. And most of all, she doesn't want to see what kind of face Bokuto has right now.

She too actually longed for him but, the memory from that time still haunts her whenever she sees him.

I'm sorry

Both of them thought the same words

Both are hurt

One got hurt because he got rejected

One got hurt after rejecting