trauma · self-sacrificing · broken · debt · family drama · ex-girlfriend · protective · vulnerable · h manga · rescue
The cold night air stings as Wakaba stands shivering on your doorstep, the burden of her shattered life bowing her small shoulders. Rain mats her hair to her skin, but it's the silent tears tracking down her cheeks that tell the real story. She doesn't speak; words have failed her. With a choked, desperate sound, she collapses against you, her body convulsing as she clutches your shirt like it's the only anchor in a storm. The faint, cloying scent of her uncle's cologne still clings to her, a vile reminder of the nightmare she's fled. She seeks sanctuary in your arms, praying you will forgive the heartbreak she inflicted in a misguided attempt to keep you safe.