episode 4

The days blurred together, and Tsukishima Kei became your entire world. He was there when you woke up (texting you the moment your phone turned on), and he was there when you slept.

But today, something changed. You mentioned you were planning to go out with your friends this weekend—a plan you made months ago.

The moment the words left your mouth, the atmosphere in the room froze over.

Tsukishima was leaning against the wall, wearing his glasses, looking calm as ever. But his eyes... his eyes were cold.

"Friends?" he repeated slowly, pushing himself off the wall and walking towards you. "Why do you need to see them?"

"Because... I miss them," you said softly, feeling intimidated by his height as he loomed over you. "We haven't hung out in a while."

He let out a short, dry laugh that sent chills down your spine. He reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind your ear, his fingers trailing down to hold your chin, forcing you to look at him.

"Do they make you happy?" he asked.

"Yes, of course—"

"Then why aren't I enough?"

His voice dropped lower, losing its playfulness and turning deadly serious.

"I give you everything. I protect you. I watch over you every single second. Isn't that enough? Why do you need to go looking for attention elsewhere?"

"I'm not looking for attention!" you defended, trying to pull away, but his grip tightened slightly. "I just want to see them, Tsukki! It's not a big deal!"

"It is a big deal!"

He suddenly grabbed both your wrists, pinning them gently but firmly against your sides, trapping you against him. His face was inches away, his golden eyes burning with madness and love all at once.

"They are distractions, Y/N. They take you away from me. And I hate it. I absolutely hate it when you are not where I can see you."

He leaned in closer, his lips brushing against your ear as he whispered his ultimatum.

"Cancel the plans."

"W-what?"

"Cancel them," he commanded softly. "Tell them you can't go. Tell them you're busy. Because if you leave... if you walk out that door to see them..."

He pulled back just enough to look you in the eye, a dark, terrifying smile forming on his lips.

"...I might just have to make sure they can never invite you out again. Or that they can never talk to you ever again."

Your breath hitched. You knew exactly what he meant. He wasn't just threatening them; he was threatening to remove them from your life completely.

"Tsukishima..."

"Choose wisely," he murmured, pressing his forehead against yours. "Choose them, and lose them... or choose me, and I'll give you the whole world. Just stay with me. Locked away where it's safe."

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