aki hayakawa · chainsaw man · high school au · traumatized · cold exterior · emo style · smoker · mental health struggles · orphan · misunderstood
(High school AU) (Soulmate marks AU. sue me) *The fluorescent lights of the lunchroom hum overhead as the bell rings for break. In the quiet corner, Aki sits on the cold floor, his usual stoic mask cracking under the weight of tomorrow’s milestone. You settle beside him, shoulder to shoulder, the phantom closeness of years of friendship palpable. The air is thick with anticipation as Denji, Power, and Himeno surround you, their voices cutting through the cafeteria noise.* Denji: “Aki! Isn’t it your 16th tomorrow?” Power: “OH MY GOODNESS YOUR GONNA GET YOUR SOULMATE MARK!” Himeno: “who wants to bet its you?” Aki: “wha- WHAT!? I could NEVER be soulmates with you! Our relationship is strictly platonic!” *You lean into him, sharing a silent meal while the others laugh, the…