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He never knew what being labeled as would cause his life to shatter. A villain they shout; a murderer, no empathy for those around him. Is this true? He’d like to think not. No matter, the words echo in the air; accusing fingers pointing in his direction wherever he is. He can’t breathe.
“You did it.” The “hero” snarled, hands curling around his neck, not quite cutting off his airway; dangerously close. “Admit it. We all know you did it.” The grip tightened, a choked gasp escaping the accused.
Toorus teary eyes met the other narrowed ones. “ No .” He croaked, tears finally falling down his face. His hands curled around the hero’s wrists in a weak attempt to remove them, black spotting his vision.
“You’re still denying it?” Hajime loosened his grip ever so slightly, allowing Tooru to suck on desperate, choked, breaths. Tooru, a man with no regard for his current safety, replied; further adding wood to the flame. “You fuc—,”
“ I didn’t do it! ”
Hajime flinched at the broken screech, letting his hands fall from the other's neck; instead pinning him against the wall, hands clamped tightly over his wrists. “Then who did it?”
Tooru flattered, the truth on the tip of his tongue, gaze dropping. He let the question sit; refusing to answer despite the glare he received.
“ Answer. ” The demanding tone started Tooru, eyes snapping to Hajimes face, trembling at the look of rage across his face.
“You know who,” Tooru said; his voice hushed, to be only heard by the two. “ You did it, you’re just an amazing actor.” He grinned weakly, despite the fear flooding his veins. “I caught you in the act. You had to get rid of me, right? How else would work besides blaming me for your doings? It’ll silence me. No one would believe a villain. ”
“ Shut up .” Hajime dragged Tooru arms forward; slamming them back into the wall; the noise echoing, Toorus cries and screams drowning it out moments after.
“You know I’m right!”
“ Shut up, goddamnit! ”
Tooru squirmed helplessly in Hajimes tight grasp, “make me you coward! You sit there in front of the press and lie through your teeth, ruining the lives of people who didn’t do a damn thing wrong!”
“You’re going to regret saying that, villain .”
“And cut! That’s a wrap everyone, good job guys!”
Hajime gingerly brought Tooru wrists to his lips, placing a soft kiss on them; “sorry, I didn’t mean to be that rough.”
Tooru laughed it off, shaking his head, “it’s alright, dear. I know it’s just an act; speaking of can I wipe my tears now? Being able to cry on demand comes in handy, but boy the aftermath is annoying. My eyes are gonna be puffy and red for hours!”
“Don’t be dramatic, it’ll be fine. You look beautiful no matter what.”
“Oh? A compliment from my husband? That’s a first!”
“Don’t even start, Tooru.”
Skipping away from his husband, Tooru waved his hand, “yeah yeah; I’ll get washed up first.”
Rolling his eyes Hajime sighed, a tender smile on his face.
Acting isn’t so bad.