Not a legend

by fedoraStorm

Ryo can't handle the high pedestal he's been raised on.

My name is Ryo Akiyama.

I am not a legend.

I am the one who falls dead asleep one night and stares for hours at the stars the next.

I am the one who is the last to arrive and the first to leave.

I am the one who takes the stupid risks because he thinks he has nothing else to lose.

I am the one who helps digimon because no one else will.

I am the one who is afraid that the creatures I am defending are not really there.

I am the one who is afraid to trust because the two way streets are the most dangerous.

I am the one who wakes up from nightmares that happen a universe away.

I am the one who smiles and waves and wishes they would look deeper.

I am the one who chases after the only girl who doesn't want to see my mask, even if she doesn't know

it's there.

I am the one who could stand in a crowd of people and still be alone.

I am the one who always doesn't belong.

I am Ryo Akiyama.

Nothing more

(but maybe something less).