A Cold Snap

by reminiscent-afterthought

[AU] Tomoki doesn't speak anymore. His tears are silent, his bullying unnoticed. But silence can't last forever. Resentment might try. (Summary from Aiko)

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A Cold Snap
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'It'd be more fun if you played, you know.'

And that is the problem with new kids, especially the ones who naturally attract friends like a flock. And that's Kanbara Shinya.

But for me… No, it's not more fun if I play.

But I don't shake my head. I've learnt my lesson. If I ignores the other entirely, he'll go away.

It's always worked like that. Some come back, like the bullies. But no-one sticks around like a leech except his brother, and that's him trying to make up for things that can't be fixed and I really wished he wouldn't –

But that's in my hands too. All I have to do is lock the door.