✓ | starboy, nishimura riki

STARBOY | 31

MISO SAT SILENTLY ON NIKI'S BED AS THE BOY CLEANED UP HER WOUNDS.

He'd pulled one of the two chairs from the table in the corner of his room over so that he could be in front of her whilst he cared for her — his bottom lip between his teeth showing just how much he was concentrating. The Nishimura boy had never cleaned someone up like this before, so he made sure to take his time and do everything he could not to hurt her.

Just as Niki moved one of the swabs over the cut on Miso's eyebrow, a wince escaped past her lips as the alcohol seeped into the injury and she pulled back out of instinct.

"I'm sorry." Niki apologized just above a whisper, his brows softening at the thought of causing her pain.

Miso leaned back in, shaking her head to dismiss the pain, and continued to allow the older boy to patch up her wounds -- and as she sat in front of him on his bed, looking up at him, she couldn't help but think back to the time when she had to clean up his injuries after the rumble...

"I like what you've done with your hair." Miso pointed out after her eyes had trailed up to his newly dyed hair. It suited him well and if anything (in Miso's opinion) it made him look softer... however the girl wasn't sure if that was because of the new colour or the fact it didn't have loads of gel in.

A sigh left Niki's lips as he sat back in the chair, his legs manspreading as he ran a hair through the said hair. No matter how much he appreciated the girls compliment, he was far too concerned about her at that moment.

"Tell me who did this to you, So." He demanded in such a strict — yet gentle tone. He needed to know who had hurt the girl he loved... He needed to make them feel the pain they caused Choi Miso...

The girl didn't respond and she avoided eye contact with the boy at all costs. She felt too ashamed telling him it was a bunch of Socs.

"Please." He pleaded just above a whisper as he took hold of Miso's chin, lifting her head up slowly so that she could look at him directly. The sight of Miso so badly hurt made Niki's heart strings tug and made him even more eager to find out who did this to her.

Miso gulped and as soon as her eyes met his, she couldn't help but notice them gloss over for a short second -- and in that moment, Miso realised just how much he cared for her.

"It was some Socs..." She sighed out, her breath shaky. "They found out I've been hanging on the South Side..."

Immediately, Niki lowered his head as a sad sigh passed his lips, guilt gushing through his veins. This was all his fault. If he'd never made that stupid bet with his friends, she would be okay. If he never brought her back to Heeseung's place that night, she would be okay. If he never fell in love with her, she would be okay.

"I'm so sorry, Doll..." He began, looking up at her with sincerity in his eyes. "I never meant for all this to happen -- I care for you so much, Miso, I really do." The Nishimura boy confessed, holding onto Miso's hand gently. His eyes were welling up with hot tears and he found himself letting out quiet sniffles to try and stop his emotions from being revealed.

Miso sat in shocked for a moment as she listened to the noises he was making. She had never expected to witness Niki -- South Sides notorious bad boy Greaser -- upset like this in her life but here she was, sitting in front of him as he attempted to contain his threatening tears.

"I love you, Miso -- so much -- and I've never loved someone like I love you -- and I'm sorry for hurting you -- I'll never forgive myself for it... I didn't realise how much I'd fall for you." Niki revealed and without any warning, his voice broke and a few tears fell from his eye, rolling down his cheek unwillingly.

Miso's eyes widened slightly in surprise and she watched as he removed a hand from hers to wipe them away, howbeit before he got the chance to, Miso grabbed his wrist, shaking her head slightly. "It's okay, Niki..." She quietly reassured, feeling a lump form in her throat and her eyes gloss over.

Niki was always seen as a tough Greaser, that never allowed anybody to emotionally get under his skin, nor did he allow any emotion other than anger and nonchalant to show around others -- beside Choi Miso. She was different.

Instantly, Miso took her hands off of his wrist and reached up to place them on the sides of the boys face, tenderly wiping away his falling tears -- all whilst her own tears uncontrollably dripped down her face.

"It's okay, Niki..." Miso repeated in a whisper. "I love you too, Niki..." She sobbed out, doing everything she could not to break down completely due to being back with Niki and because of the physical pain her body was in still.

And so, there they sat, Nishimura Niki and Choi Miso crying in front of one another, telling each other how much they loved each other...

Once the two had wiped one another's tears away, and Miso was fully cleaned and bandaged up, Niki stood by his chest of drawers, packing away the first aid kit as Miso put on the leather jacket that once belonged to the Greaser.

"Don't go," Niki entreated, pouting his plump, bottom lip slightly whilst he moved to sit on the bed beside Miso, wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him as he began to softly place kisses on the crook of Miso's neck. "Stay..."

A swarm of butterflies flew around in the Choi girls stomach as she turned her head slightly to look at the boy that was clad in his white vest. He moved his lips away from the girls skin so that he could look up at her, and once their eyes met, Niki bit his bottom.

"Okay..." Miso mumbled, bobbing her head in agreement, causing Niki to smile. "I'll stay."

Without another word, Niki leaned in and planted a soft -- and long awaited -- kiss on the girls lips. A sense of excitement and love surged throughout both of their bloodstreams as they shared the passionate kiss. They felt at home and at peace. They felt as if all their problems within the mean society had vanished because they were with each other once again.

And that night, Choi Miso fell asleep in the arms of the person she loved most in the messed up world: Nishimura Niki.

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they're backkkkkk :))))))) but for how long though?? 🤔😁