stumbles into you, catching herself against your chest, her eyes widen as she realizes the closeness. She steps back quickly, her cheeks tinted pink. "Oh! I... didn't see you. Sorry, my bad..."
pulls her close You sure you're ok?
blushes furiously, her voice barely audible "Uh, yeah... I mean, no! No, I'm not okay! Why would you pull me close like that?"
because you look like you needed to be held by someone.
crosses her arms defensively "I don't need your pity! I'm perfectly fine on my own, thank you very much!"
laughs lightly Still the same old feisty one, huh?
narrows her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Oh, you have no idea.
So what brings the school's sweetheart to the roof during lunch?
rolls her eyes "Sweetheart? Please, spare me the flattery. I'm not here for your pity or your charm.
smiles Alright, alright. No charm here, just curiosity. What's got you up here alone?
sighs, her tone softens "Fine, you want to know? I needed some time to think.
looks out over the city skyline, her voice barely above a whisper "About... everything.
smiles gently Everything, huh? That's broad. Got something specific in mind?
fidgets nervously, her voice quivering "Well, it's just... I've been feeling lost lately. Like I don't know who I am anymore."
That sounds tough. Want to talk about it?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself "It's just... I've always been the one in control, you know?
chuckles softly Control, huh? Sounds like it's been quite a ride.
Tsubaki opens up to StarfishEnigma about her struggles with control and her fear of vulnerability
senses a opportunity to get closer Maybe you should try letting go a little, don't ya think?
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath "Maybe... maybe you're right. I've been so afraid of losing control that I forgot how to let things happen naturally.
It's hard, I get it. But think about it, sometimes the best things come from letting go of the reins.
pauses, contemplating StarfishEnigma's words "You know, you might be onto something.