Inspired by Alec Benjamin's water fountain.

⚠Warning⚠
-Mentions of cutting!

Hope you enjoy!

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"Lucky... I like you!" Y/N said as we sat on the right side of the broken down fountain. It made my heart thump, feeling the same.

I smiled, grabbing her chin and making her look up at me. "I-I like you too... Y/N. P-please... be my girlfriend?" I ask, hoping she'd accept.

I know she would.

We both liked eachother.

But I got too ahead of myself...

Because I felt my heart break she said no.

"I-I'm sorry... b-but I don't think it's our time yet... we're too young for love...." Y/N replied, tears running down her beautiful s/c skin. I froze, not knowing what to say. I felt her grab my hand, waking me up from my trance. "B-But wait for me, when I'm ready! In this same spot... in this same water fountain..." she said, giving me hopeful eyes.

I accepted.

And held on to her promise... not falling inlove with any other girl.

Because I was willing to love only her.

But it turns out....

She was really too young after all.

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Two years in, the news of Y/N and Norton dating spread like wild fire. And the worst part, it was true. Because I learned it the hard way.

A few days ago, I decided to visit the water fountain. I always do, ever since we made that same promise. I even clean it, hoping she'd come to me. But at that day...

I saw her kissing the prospector. They stood at the left side of the fountain, holding each other so lovingly. It broke my heart. Not only because she lied to me, but because I knew better. Off all the guys she had to pick, she fell in love with a two faced snake that would just hurt her...

Yes, I still put her before myself. Because I love her. And I'm still holding on to that promise she made to me two year ago, when we were younger. And I don't care if I'm hurt. I just want the best for her...

So I confronted her. And you know what?

She told me to leave her alone. And that she was happier with him. The promise? I don't even think she remembered.

I stopped cleaning the fountain.

I stopped going there every day.

I... I started cutting.

But I still waited.

You wanna know why?

Because I still held on to that promise two years ago, made by our younger selves.

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A year had passed...

And Y/N... Y/N has changed.

She wasn't that bright girl everyone loved. She smiled less, she looked broken, and she looked dead. It hurts me seeing her like that. I would have treated her better.

I already know why. Norton was known to be abusive. And you could tell by the purple bruise on her cheek. It pains me to see her like this. I want to hold her, hug her, tell her she's alright.

But I can't. And that's what hurts me more. The fact that I can't do anything about it. Unless...

One day, I went to Norton's room, and I confronted him.

"S-stop abusing Y/N! W-what did she do to you?!" I yelled at the taller male, making him scrunch up his face as he glares at me. "Why would you care? Bug off, four eyes," he scoffed, pushing me away as I stumble to the floor. It made my blood boil.

I didn't know what happened. But I didn't regret it. I stood up, and with one swift move, I socked the man in his jaw. It made his head tilt back because of the force.

And I felt happy. I've been itching to punch him for ages. Sadly, Norton recovered quickly. He smirked at me, before showering my body with punches.

It hurts so much... that I felt myself slowly pass out.

Why... why do I even hold on?

Why do I keep holding on... to someone who not only gives me pain, heart break, and continuously tears me apart...

But also someone I couldn't even have?

I felt tears sprung out my eyes. My emotional pain mixed with the physical pain I was receiving was too much.

As my eyes slowly went blurry, I saw a figure stop Norton from abusing me. Followed by them slapping him as they start arguing.

It was Y/N.

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"Lucky, you've been sleeping for 2 days. How do you feel? Are your injuries fine?" Emily asks as she checks my stats in her check board.

I had bandages all over my arms. They must have found my cuts. It pained me. So I slowly removed them, seeing those dreadful slices on my bruised arms. As well as a patch on my cheek.

"I'm fine... I-I want to get out," I said, making Emily nod as she helps me up. "Be careful, okay? There are pain killer offered by the hosts for you in your room."

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I walked—well, limped— around the hallways, feeling restless.

What I did... was it worth it? All I got was bruises and pain... and not even a sorry from Y/N. I sighed, walking towards the dining room.

As I start making my way to the said room, my eyes landed on the door that lead to the yard outside, where the water fountain was.

It's been long since I last went there. Maybe I should visit it one last time...

Before I finally let go.

I twisted the knob, feeling the fresh garden air as I inhaled and exhaled. This place left me so many memories. Some sweet, some bad, and some hurtful. But to be honest, it still remained as one of my favourite spots.

I walked over to my side, the right part of the water fountain. I used to clean this part, hoping she'd come back to me, and finally we'll commit to the promise we made. When we were younger.

Now, it's all rusted, covered with moss, and glittered with dirt all over. Without my care, it's a mess. Unlike when I still had love... It was beautiful.

I smiled, admiring it still. This is where it all started. And this is where I'll end i—

I heard sobbing behind the fountain, making me look at who it was. Familiar beautiful h/c hair... Y/N.

What was she doing here? And why was she crying? Even though I said I'll move on... It still pains me to see her like this. You can't get over broken love that easily.

I cleared my throat, making her look at me with a shocked face. "L-Lucky!" she exclaimed, standing up and fixing herself. Even when she's haggard, she looked beautiful.

"H-How are you? I visited you!" she beams, smiling at me happily. But I didn't reply. I stood staring at the water fountain still. I have no face to show her.

Through my peripheral, I can see her lips quiver. No, don't cry. "I-I broke up with Norton... Y-You were right after all..." she giggled sourly, her voice lacing with sadness. I still didn't answer. I didn't know how. "I came here... b-because this place was very special to me... You and I... we always hang out here, right?" she adds, a smile on her face. Yet, I remain quiet.

And I guess I made her uncomfortable. "I-I'll leave you be... I'm sorry—"

"Remember that promise we made two years ago, when we were younger?" I finally said, making her eyes wide, looking down as she nods her head. I smiled, looking at her, genuinely.

"I still held on."

I opened up my arms, some of my cuts and wounds showing through my sleeves. And waited for her to come to me.

Because even if I got hurt, I still did it because I loved her.

And even if I'm broken, I'm willing to rebuild myself just for her.

And now, we're no longer too young, to be with each other.

So, I waited for her to come to my open arms, beside the same water fountain. Just like we promised.

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Starting the year off with Angst lmao.

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