"Just A Side Character" [ TokRev x F.reader ]

[22] Valued Feelings

"I'm going to sleep... I'm a bit tired after that intense battle" I yawned.

Mitsuya chuckled at my exhaustion, his eyes gently following my movements. "Yeah, you should rest"

He then paused, the atmosphere suddenly turning a bit serious. "You really worried me back there"

I looked up at him, the flicker of concern in his eyes catching me off-guard. I didn've expect him to really be worried about me.

"I can handle myself" I tried to brush off his concern.

He rolled his eyes at my statement, a hint of annoyance crossing his features. "Yeah, and almost got yourself killed in the process"

I winced at the slight reproval in his tone, feeling a pang of guilt for my reckless actions. "I'm used to it, getting away with countless of life-and-death situatio-" That's when I had to stop. Mitsuya frowned at me, and I just had to say it like that. "Sorry..."

Mitsuya sighed, clearly not amused by my nonchalant attitude towards my own safety. "Being used to it doesn't make it acceptable, you know"

He sat down on the bed next to me, his expression a mix of worry and irritation. "Why do you have to always put yourself in danger?"

"I don't choose to be in danger... I... I just..." That's when I thought to myself. Why? Why am I always letting myself get in danger? For them?

I struggled to find the right words, grappling with the complex maelstrom of emotions inside me.

"I..." I started, but the words got stuck in my throat. I fidgeted with the hem of my clothes, avoiding his intense gaze. "I don't know... My body just moves on its own"

Mitsuya frowned at my words, his expression becoming more serious.

"That's just a lame excuse, and you know it" he countered, his voice firm. He leaned in closer, his gaze never leaving mine. "You can't keep putting yourself in danger like this. You're not invincible, you know that, right?"

"I know that...! But when you know something, or when you feel like something bad's about to happen... You can't help but feel restless, right?" I can't just simply tell him that I came from another world, that would be too stupid of me.

Mitsuya softened a bit at my words, his expression becoming less stern. He was quiet for a moment before speaking softly, "Yeah... I get what you mean"

He took a deep breath, then put a hand on my shoulder. "But that doesn't mean you should jump into battle without thinking, especially when you're outnumbered"

His words hit me hard, but I knew he was right. I was being careless, recklessly charging into danger without thinking about the consequences.

I looked down at my hands, the realization sinking in. "I... I just don't want anyone getting hurt..."

Mitsuya's grip on my shoulder tightened slightly, his touch a source of comfort and reassurance.

He looked at me, his expression gentle but firm. "And you think getting yourself killed is going to help anyone?"

His words stung, but I knew he was right. I was being selfish, acting like I was the only one who could protect everyone.

"You... You don't know anything, Takashi" I stood on my ground, quivering at my words.

Mitsuya was taken aback by my sudden defiant tone. His eyes widened, and his expression turned from concern to slight frustration.

"I don't know anything?" he echoed, his tone laced with disbelief. "Y/n, I think I know better than anyone how reckless and impulsive you can be."

"No- that's not what I mean!-" I sighed. "There's a reason why I'm like this... But that's not for you to know about"

Mitsuya narrowed his eyes, his curiosity piqued by my mysterious statement. "Not know about? Why are you so adamant about keeping secrets?"

He shifted closer to me, the intensity in his gaze increasing. "You know you can trust me, right? You can tell me anything"

"It's... Complicated, Takashi. I don't want anyone, especially you, to get involved with what I know" It's for the better.

"Y/n... You know, I've never gotten to know you deeply, you're always so far off, distant, even if you're as joyful or cheeky as everyone thinks, but deep down, you are just some lonely flower"

"What are you, some poet?" I chuckled at his descriptive statement.

"I'm being serious" He frowned, to which I apologized for.

"I just don't want to burden you, Takashi... You're already protecting me and all, I don't want to be in the way of your worries" He only looked at me, and shooked his head.

"You're not in the way of anyone, Y/n" He patted my head. "But, if you really aren't ready, that's alright. I'll be here with you need someone"

"You go ahead and sleep" He only smiled.

I managed a small smile in return, feeling both relieved and guilty at the same time. I knew I should open up to him, but my fear still held me back.

"Thanks, Takashi..." I mumbled, lowering my head. "I really appreciate it"

He chuckled lightly and lightly hit me on the head. "Stop thanking me, it's fine, okay? Now get some rest. You look exhausted"

I nodded in agreement, my eyes already feeling droopy from exhaustion. I shifted under the covers, making myself comfortable.

"Okay, okay..." I mumbled, my voice soft and drowsy.

Mitsuya patted my head once more before finally standing up, his figure towering over me. "I'll be sleeping on the couch if you need me"

I nodded weakly, feeling a pang of regret as he turned to leave. I wanted to stop him, to ask him to stay by my side, but the words got caught in my throat.

"See... See you..." I muttered quietly, watching him leave the room and close the door behind him.

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