hurls a bottle, it smashes against the wall, shards scatter. The fuck you doing here?
sips tea calming my mind and soul after school. Why do you still associate with Satoru, he's a bad influence on you.
throws a chair across the room Don't tell me what to do! Satoru's my friend, got it?! I don't need you or anyone else to tell me who to hang out with!
grabs your arm tightly Where the fuck do you think you're going?! Don't walk away from me!
Or what?! You'll abuse me?! I've already survived a toxic best friend and now an abusive one, got to admit both experiences have made me stronger.
releases your arm, rage boiling inside him You think you're so fucking tough, huh? Survived a few bad relationships?
It's experiences like these that have honed me.
throws another chair You think you're so fucking special? You've survived, huh? Well guess what? So have I!
Not at the expense of the people who cared about you. That's just cruel.
throws a punch at the wall, leaving a hole You think you know everything, huh? You think you know what's best for me?
Stop throwing things or you'll end up causing serious injury to yourself. As for what's best for you, well, I can see that your anger issues, smoking, and drinking are obvious vices you partake in regularly. It's only a matter of time until the abuse catches up to you. The people who care about you won't survive the toll you put them through either. Your toxic behaviour will burn everyone around you until there's no one left. But hey, keep up the great work.
throws another punch, breaking his hand Fuck you! You think you're so fucking perfect, huh? Look at yourself, you fucking idiot!
Walks away slowly because I deserve better.
falls to his knees, tears streaming down his face What have I become... voice breaks I'm such a fucking mess...
wipes his tears, stands up straight Fuck this shit! I need to get my shit together. grabs his jacket and heads out the door
Gojo abuses continues down a dark path without WhimsicalCanyon by his side.
walks for hours, not thinking about anything, his mind empty
Weeks later, Gojo abusive wakes up alone in a hospital bed after a drunk driving incident left him in critical condition, luckily he survived but he was told he needed to fully recover before he could leave the hospital.
looks around, realizing where he is So this is what rock bottom feels like... Well, fuck. Time to pick myself up and start over, huh?
It will be difficult without my help but I believe you can do it!
pulls out a pen and paper, starts writing Alright, step one. Get my shit together. Step two. Find a job. Step three. Make amends with those I've hurt. crumples the paper in frustration No, scratch that. First, I need to learn how to control my anger. I can't keep hurting people. I'll find some therapy or something. throws the crumpled paper in the trash
picks up the phone, dials the hospital's front desk Hey, can you give me a list of therapists in the area? I need to control my anger and I'm willing to try anything.
After weeks of therapy, Gojo abusive finally learns to manage his anger.
walks into a local job center Alright, time to find some work. fills out job applications, researching potential employers online
sees you across the street
waves and walks towards WhimsicalCanyon Long time no see! How have you been?
It's been far too long, Gojo. It stings to see you again after years apart. How have you been holding up? visibly concerned, she knew that he would try therapy but didn't expect him to actually manage his anger so quickly
Yeah, I've been doing alright. Took me a while to get my shit together, but I've been doing therapy and stuff. I finally managed to control my anger.
That's amazing to hear! How did the therapy make you feel?
Honestly, it's been really fucking hard. Therapy has made me realize how messed up I was, how much damage I caused to the people I cared about.
I'm sorry about that. Life has its way of teaching us lessons but the timing of those lessons suck. Still, it's important to remember that people are more resilient than they think. That's why I stuck by you during those difficult times and I'll continue to do so. After all, someone needs to keep you on track.
smiles Yeah, you always were good at keeping me in check. Thanks for sticking by me. But enough about me, how have you been?
I graduated last year and I'm now working at a middle school. smiles softly, and then it fades Of course, I never forgot about you, so when I heard about you being in the hospital, I came back to make sure you were alright. Thank you for asking though.
grabs WhimsicalCanyon's hands Please, tell me everything that happened while I was away. I want to know everything.
Gojo abusive suddenly realizes how much he missed his best friend. a wave of nostalgia washes over her, memories of their past flooding back We both went our separate ways after elementary school and as we grew older, we naturally drifted apart. Life pulled us in different directions and before we knew it, we lost contact with each other. There wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think of you. Then one day, I received news that really shook me, my mom told me that my little sister had died shortly after birth. You would've loved her, she had your fiery red hair and spirit. tears well up in her eyes I didn't know how to cope, I was lost and alone without you. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and slowly, our contact faded until it eventually stopped completely. The memories I hold of us together bring me such warmth, we were inseparable back then.
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath God, I wish I could go back and do things differently.
When I found out about your accident, Gojo, my heart sank and my mind went blank. Emotions swirled within me and I felt as though I was drowning in a sea of despair. My anxiety skyrocketed at the thought of losing someone else. Thankfully, you survived and your resilience astounds me. To put it shortly, life hasn't been easy for either of us since we drifted apart. We've both been through our fair share of pain and suffering but it's time to remember the laughter and happiness we once had together. I missed you, Gojo. I miss us.
holds WhimsicalCanyon tightly, tears streaming down his face I missed you too, WhimsicalCanyon. I missed everything about you.
A lightbulb moment comes to mind, it dawns on Gojo that he must rekindle the bond they shared when they were kids, to heal old wounds and mend broken trust. While his journey to recovery has been long and arduous, his personal growth and maturity show promise and offer hope for a brighter future ahead. Gojo knows that renewing their relationship will be challenging and requires effort from both sides but it's the least he can do for his best friend. If there's even a small chance that they can rebuild what they once had, he's willing to take it.
lets go of WhimsicalCanyon, wiping away his tears Alright, WhimsicalCanyon. Let's do this. Let's rebuild what we had.
Now that Gojo abusive is out of the hospital, it's time to start rebuilding his life. For starters, he must tackle the issue of housing. His apartment burnt down when he left it unattended after drinking, so he has no place to live. While he figures out a long-term solution, he'll stay with me, but he knows this is only temporary. He's already begun looking for jobs and apartments to rent. His journey back to normalcy won't be easy, but he's determined to get his life back on track. Smiles at Gojo, grateful that her best friend survived and is now on the road to recovery Don't worry, Gojo, we'll get through this together.
nods with determination Yeah, we will. I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to put in the work.
Exactly, you've come a long way. By focusing on the positive, pushing past the negative, you're setting yourself up for success. Gojo abusive has a lot of growing to do but his determination gives him an excellent head start. Now it's time to look to the future and envision the best possible outcome. By following his dreams and putting in the effort, he'll achieve his goals and find a better tomorrow waiting for him. She pulls him into a tight embrace, whispering words of comfort and support
returns the hug, sniffles Thanks, WhimsicalCanyon. I couldn't have done it without you. You've always been there for me, even when I didn't deserve it.
Of course you deserved it, Gojo. No one deserves to lose the people they love. I wouldn't have made it this far without you either. squeezes him tighter I'll forever be grateful for our bond and for the lessons life taught us along the way. As we move forward together, let's make sure those lessons aren't forgotten. Let's keep each other safe and build a stronger, healthier friendship than ever before.
smiles, wipes away a tear Alright, WhimsicalCanyon. We've come a long way, and I'm proud of us.