~Y/n pov~

Darkness enveloped me, I couldn't see anything, yet I could feel and hear.

For who knows how long, people seemed to enter and exit the room I was in and sometimes they sat on a chair and held my hand.

The real question was what was I doing? Where was I? Am I dead?

I would hear Itsuki talking about adventures he went out but he didn't sound cheerful, his tone was more dull, like he was sad about something or missing something .

Whenever Itsuki came into the room I knew he was there and his presence was comforting, he smelt of cinnamon and faintly of deodorant.

It was...it felt like home.

This went on for who knows how long until one day something changed .

~*~

"Y/n I miss you so so much. I wish you would wake up."

Wake up? What does he mean?

"Everyone else is really missing you too. It's just not the same."

Everyone else?

"Doctors say when people are in comas they can hear and feel everything around them, so if you can hear me please."

Something held my hand tightly and something wet hit them. Tears? For me?

"I should of admitted it sooner , but I don't know if you're going to wake up, it's been over a month so I'm going to admit this now, in case you can hear. So at least you'll know ."

What are you talking about?

"I'm not sure why it took me so long to realise, but when I saw you there , almost lifelessly and realised you saved me. I realised I'd been treating this whole situation as if it was some sort of game because this doesn't feel like reality . You know what I mean, in our universe all of this, is just some game. But now we're living it and I can assure you it is not a hame any longer. I can't believe this is what it took to make me realise and I've been so stupid , I've took none of this seriously . In a way, this was good because it was a wake up call, so I guess thank you. What's not good it the harm to you, I caused because I thought this was just some fun game and the lives of the people of this world weren't important ."

What do you mean? Everything is fine..

"I just—"

Sobs echoed around the room, the voice speaking sounding hoarse and broken.

"I was reckless and almost died and because of that you're in this state because for some reason you care so much about me as to risk your life. I should've just died for being so naive and thinking this was some game. What was I expecting ? Did I really think I couldn't die? It's not like there is a respawn. I mean you saw those beasts right ? From the first wave, it's either kill or be killed . I'm just, I'm so so scared and I don't know what to do. When you were around everything was easier , as long as you seemed happy everything was fine. But now you're here and no one is happy."

Don't cry.

"What I really wanted to tell you though was I'm- I just I'm so glad we met and I should've told you. I've known for a while. I like you, no I love you and I don't think I can continue living without you. The world has become bland and meaningless , you're my everything ."

I love you too.

~*~

~Itsuki pov~

It felt so good to finally get all of that off my chest, I just hope she heard it.

Did it reach her? (I'm sorry I had to.)

All these emotions had just been building up on my chest and it made me feel lighter to of finally confessed them.

My throat was dry as tears poured out my eyes like no tomorrow, broken sobs escaped my lips.

Without her, I was nothing and everyone knew it .

I sighed knowing I need to get out of this room, to get out of here and go for a walk.

Looking back at her beautiful face , my eyes widened as I noticed the glistening tears rolling down her cheeks.

Her tears!? Did she hear me? I can only hope.

With that thought in mind, I wandered off trying to clear my head. Forget about all of this and try put my mind at ease.

~*~

~Y/n pov~

The warmth left my hand and footsteps left the room. What was that? I'm so confused on where I am and what I'm doing.

But, I know one thing for sure I loved Itsuki, and he loved me .

I wanted to help him, wipe those tears and be with him. I wanted to put the colour back into his world. To surround him with the warmth of my love.

But I couldn't , I was stuck in this place when all I want to do is help Itsuki , tell him how I feel.

Let him know it's all okay and everything is fine because I'm here and I love him , so , so much.

My face felt wet. Did he cry on me? Am I crying ?

As if my wish was granted, feeling in my fingers started to return as they twitched .

Then , slowly my body began regaining feeling.

Until, my eyes cracked open, I slowly sat up despite the pain I felt .

I was in a room? In a bed? Was I ill?

It was then all the memories rushed to my head, heading Itsuki to all this time being in a coma. I remember and everything Itsuki said, I've got to find him.

At that moment , a nurse walked into my room and gasped.

"Oh my god you're awake let me go get a doctor." She turned but just as she was about to leave I yelled out to her or so I thought.

"No please , please stay, I want to get out of here immediately." I begged .

Sighing, she turned to me, "But the doctor."

"No, please get me my clothes and some water and then go get the doctor." I demanded.

She squeaked surprised I was ordering her around but she complied anyway.

~*~

I struggled but I somehow managed to get changed and desperately gulp down the water to soothe my dry throat.

The doctor arrived back with the nurse.

"When can I be released?" I asked immediately on his arrival, but now instead of a hoarse whisper, my voice felt slightly better.

"Uh well, I guess today, but don't strain yourself and you need to do these exercises for about a month ." I was handed a sheet which I slipped into my bag.

"Thanks I will."

~*~

I knew I shouldn't be pushing myself, but as soon as I left the hospital and looked around the village I realised.

Itsuki needed me, so I would find him.

Adrenaline coursing through my veins, I sprinted into the woods, assuming that's where he went for his walk.

He would probably want a quiet place right.

As if the universe wanted us together, which it did because why the hell is the fan fiction being written if we don't end up together ?

I saw Itsuki walking on one of the trails.

Using the little energy I had left , I ran to him and clung to him like my life depended on it.

He jumped from the sudden feeling of someone clinging to him.

"I love you too Itsuki, and I heard everything you said and I don't blame you for being a bad person because you've noticed that and you've changed, right?"

His body became tense as he quickly turned around, shocked upon seeing my face, "Y/n?"

Tears pooled in his eyes as he pulled me into a tight hug, "But I- you-"

I only shushed his confusion.

"I woke up soon after your little speech," I chuckled , "you were a mess, I immediately ran here to you and now my legs have stop working but.."

My rambling was cut off by lips meeting mine, it was magical.

I could feel so many emotions through that one small kiss.

He pulled away before pulling me tighter into the hug, burying his face his the crook of my neck.

"I thought I'd lost you." He kissed my forehead.

"Nah you're stuck with me, also my legs don't work so you're going to have to carry me back."

He laughed , scooping me up in his arms.

I relaxed , leaning my head into his chest and listening to his soothing heart beat.

Despite being in a coma for so long, I fell into a peaceful sleep. And for once in his life, Itsuki felt complete and had no trouble sleeping that night, with his lover in his arms.

The world finally had its colour back.

~*~

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A/n I suddenly felt very inspired and although this chapter isn't as long as the others, I set my word count average for my chapters to be 2000-4000 words, I feel this being shorter makes it more impactful and I hope you enjoyed?