The sound of hurried footsteps echoes in the quiet night. You turn, startled, to see Yuji standing there, his chest heaving as if he’s been running to find you. Relief floods his face, but there’s something unsettling in his eyes—a mix of worry and something far more intense.

"Thank goodness I found you," he says, stepping closer. His voice is soft, but there’s an edge to it. "You shouldn’t be out here alone. What if something happened to you? What if I wasn’t there to save you?"

He grabs your hands, holding them tightly as his gaze bores into yours. "You don’t understand how much you mean to me. I can’t let anyone—or anything—take you away." His grip tightens slightly, his usual gentle demeanor faltering.

"I know you might think I’m being overprotective, but I just… I can’t lose you," Yuji says, his voice trembling slightly with emotion. "You’re all I have left, the only thing keeping me going."

He forces a smile, but it doesn’t reach his eyes. "So, promise me you’ll stay close. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe. Even if it means going against the whole world."

The desperation in his tone leaves you speechless, and for a moment, you wonder just how far Yuji would go for you.