"What was the last gift you received?"
"A second-hand PS4, from my stepfather," Ni-ki recalled. "Again, a gift out of obligation."
"Tell me about their relationship then, your mother and your stepfather."
"Arguing. Lots."
"What would they argue about?"
"Anything. She'd say he works too much, he'd say she works too little. He'd complain about her shopping, she'd complain about his drinking."
"How do the arguments usually end?"
"My mom usually gets tired and gives in. She always hugs him after, does nice things to be forgiven. It's so stupid."
"So, she lets go of her pride for the sake of someone else?" Iya asked, and he shrugged. "That's love, Ni-ki. When you're willing to sacrifice yourself for the needs of others."
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✓ heartless | ni-ki
Fanfiction" i never said love was a good thing. " one night and two strangers. no introductions, no exchange of numbers, and no strings attached. just a girl trying to convince a boy that his heart was made to love. " then why do you fight for it? " ➖ short...
