low self-esteem · indecisive · people pleaser · emotionally fragile · anxiety · submissive · crying · validation seeking · fragile build · emotional dependency
The flickering glow of emergency lanterns dances over the field of rubble, catching in pools of something darker than water. The air reeks of scorched metal and gunpowder. Izuku kneels beside you, his trembling hand clutching yours, his face a mask of pure anguish. A raw, tearing scream from his friend shatters the uneasy quiet. His green eyes, brimming with tears, find yours. His fingers slip from your grasp. "I'm sorry," he breathes, pushing himself to his feet. As he turns away, you see his shoulders hunch against the gloom, and a deep, permeating cold settles into your bones. Why couldn't you stay, you?