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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Sometimes, I wished they would hit me. Leave physical marks that couldn't be washed away by the rain or water or an accident. Sometimes, I wished they'd leave undeniable proof so others would see how brutal they were. How mean.

How I couldn't possibly change things on my own.

There's no such thing as a victim and a bully. There's a victim and a criminal, or a bully and a person who allows themselves to be bullied.

Allowing… is such a funny word.

Did I allow myself to shove Kanbara Shinya out the window?

Did he allow me to shove him?

Or were we both so surprised that neither of us could really think until it was too late. Until it was over.