Speak up
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Thread Topic: Speak up
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Natsuki shrugged. "Often" was the wrong word, they didn't do it a lot, just... 1/3 of the time.
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Nikolai couldn’t help but get angry. He wasn’t angry at Natsuki though, he was mad at the jerks that bullied her.
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Natsuki noticed his angry expression and she tilted her head at him in confusion.
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“It’s just that people bully you.” Nikolai said, trying to calm down. “It’s horrible.”
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Natsuki gave a small smile at his sympathy and shrugged again, trying to show it didn't bother her.
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“Why do they even bully you?” He asked, knowing the answer. “Just because you can’t talk? Because that’s the worst thing I’ve ever heard.”
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Natsuki fiddled with her hands awkwardly, avoiding looking him in the eye.
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(Wait lemme add something)
She was sad, yes, but didn't want to show it. She'd already cried in front of Nik twice, and didn't want any more of his pity. -
Nikolai noticed how Nat avoided his eyes, the way she did when she was uncomfortable or hiding something, and he held her hand, squeezing it gently.
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Nat's shoulders relaxed slightly at Nik's gesture, giving a small smile.
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“You don’t have to pretend in front of me.” Nikolai said, looking at her. “You know that, right?”
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Natsuki looked up at him, a look of slight relief on her face. She already knew this, but hearing it come from him comforted her.
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Nikolai smiled back. “Good. I don’t want you to think you have to pretend.”
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Nat relaxed completely and gave him a small hug, leaning her head on his chest and wrapping her arms around him. It seemed like a normal thing to do now, not awkward at all.
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Nikolai wrapped his arms around her as well, hugging her tightly, but not tight enough that she couldn’t breathe.
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