Rotxo's pov:

I could tell Kiri was secretly watching me, I wasn't stupid.

She kept following me around.

So when neteyam approached me it was no surprise. "Rotxo, uh... Kiri wants to meet you down at the beach" neteyam said and I frowned.

But before I could decline neteyam spoke. "please just try to go and if you don't like where it's going then leave" neteyam pleaded.

I was really unsure about this but I agreed. "okay"

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This is fucking nerve wracking.

I frowned, thinking of turning back. It would be easier but at the same time not.

I sighed before taking a deep breath in. Just run if I need too.

But I was tired of running. Tired of being weak. And tired of being afraid.

"Rotxo?" The voice made me jump out of my skin and I whipped around. "Oh!....uh...hey Kiri!" I said awkwardly, my voice cracking.

"I thought you weren't coming for a second" she said, stepping closer to me.

"whAt?" I instantly clear my throat and Kiri chuckled before her face went neutral.

"I want to apologize for what I said" Kiri said and I looked at her confused. But everyone said it was my fault?

"I was being a jerk and trying to take it out on you because you were just someone I could take it out on. And I'm really sorry for that" Kiri apologized, taking both my hands and squeezing them.

I felt really warm and fuzzy on the inside. "I- I'm sorry... Too" I muttered lowering my head in shame. "I-its my fault for saying those... Y'know mean things" I whispered and I felt Kiri's arms wrap around my neck.

"I forgive you rotxo" she sniffled.

Oh thank eywa.

I hugged her back tightly, not wanting to let go.

But eventually we did pull away from the hug. "I'm glad we're friends again!" Kiri smiled happily.

Friends.

Well of course we're friends you idiot. I thought to myself. But why did a painful tingling feeling spark in my chest when she said friends.

It's true we are friends.

Nothing to be upset about.

"Friends"

Rotxo your in love with Kiri 😐
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