Empty promises...empty dreams
Empty promises..empty dreams - [ angst ]
-- summary: In a cruel and unfair world, two best friends are trying to survive together, not knowing what might happen along the way. Sadly, one doesn't notice the struggles of the other, turning a blind eye to her struggles.
mars notes. i honestly thought of this mid-coding class, it's based on a few things that have happened in my life (just the separation of me and my best friend the rest is complete fiction!!). this took me a few hours to make so i hope you enjoy it, i haven't written something in so long so i apologize if it's not to liking. i hope you enjoy this <3
There wasn't anything that could've possibly gone wrong in their lives. Well, at least that's what they thought. And they were wrong. Very wrong.
These two have always been inseparable, their bond is forged in the fires of adversity. They grew up together in a bleak neighborhood, a place where hope was a distant dream, a place where they always clung to each other for support, for comfort, as they slowly navigated through the treacherous "waters" of poverty and despair hand in hand. As they grew older, life became increasingly merciless. The weight of responsibilities pressed down on their shoulders, threatening to crush their spirits. But they always fought to survive, scraping by on a meager wages and shattered dreams.
Chiyo, with his cheerful spirit, always refused to succumb to the darkness. He worked tirelessly, using his determination as a beacon of hope in their bleak existence. Yet, with every step forward, it seemed like the world pushed him two steps back. Bills piled up like an insurmountable mountain, and the weight of his burdens threatened to suffocate him.
On the other hand...Akari seemed to glide through life effortlessly. Blessed with good looks and charm, opportunities seemed to fall right into her hands like ripe fruit from a tree. But beneath all that radiant facade, Akari harbored her own demons, who were invisible to the outside world.
As the days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, a growing chasm began to form between these two friends.... Where once there had been laughter and camaraderie, now lay a silent divide, obscured by unspoken resentments and unacknowledged pain.
current time: 5:43 pm - location: Chiyo's apartment
A knock on the door. Chiyo sighs, setting the pen down and walks over to open it. Akari stands there, her hair styled flawlessly, a designer purse slung over her shoulder.
"Hey..you busy?" Akari spoke softly, waiting for his reply.
Chiyo steps aside to let her in, Akari scanning the room, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face.
"Just paperwork. Im trying to untangle this mess of late fees." Chiyo sighed and closed the door behind Akari.
"Ugh, tell me about it. My cable bill went up again. Ridiculous, right?" Akari scoffed, and Chiyo forced a smile.
"Yeah, real pain. So, what brings you by?" Chiyo cleared his throat. Akari hesitates, but then reaches into her purse and pulls out two tickets. "I got us tickets to that new rooftop bar everyone's been buzzing about. Remember how we used to dream of these places? Thought it'd be fun to go, catch up." Akari smiled a bit, not noticing how Chiyo's smile faded as he stared at the tickets. "That's....really nice of you, Akari. But i can't afford something like that right now." He gestures at the pile of bills on the table, and Akari's smile falters. "Oh come on, Chiyo. Don't worry about the money. Consider this my treat!" She tried to lighten up the mood, but Chiyo just shakes his head. "It's not just the money, im swamped with extra shifts all weekend--"
Akari throws her hands up in frustration. "Always with the work! When was the last time you let yourself relax? We haven't had a decent night out in forever!"
"Maybe that's because things are different now, Akari. Life doesn't stop throwing punches just because we want a break." Chiyo groaned and sat on the couch, silence hung heavy in the air. Akari looks around the room again, her eyes are filled with a complicated mix of emotions. "I...I miss how things used to be. We used to face everything together. Remember when we'd pool our last few bucks for a single slice of pizza, and it felt like a feast?"
Chiyo's face softens. "Yeah, we were good at that. Back then, it felt like we could overcome anything, as long as we had each other."
"So why does it feel so different now?" Akari frowns.
"Maybe life took us down different paths. You seem to be doing well by yourself, Akari. I'm happy for you. Truly." Chiyo sighs, looking down at his hands.
Akari steps closer to him, her eyes searching his face. "But what about you, Chiyo? Are you happy?"
A long beat. Chiyo forces another smile. "Hey, i'm still standing, right? That's gotta count for something. Besides, you know me. Always gotta keep chasing that little flicker of hope!"
Akari nods slowly, forcing a smile. "Maybe we just need to find our way back to each other. Like we used to."
Chiyo looked up, noticing tears on Akari's face. "Or.. maybe it's better of if we go our separate ways.."
"S-separate ways? After everything?" Akari's voice trembled.
Chiyo avoided her gaze, focusing on the worn texture of the couch. "Maybe that's what life does, Akari. It stretches us thin and tears us apart at the seams. Sometimes, letting go is the only way to keep from being ripped in half. " His voice was raspy, his words laced with a quiet despair that mirrored the bleakness of the room. Akari took a step back, her designer purse suddenly feeling like a burden.
"But... we used to be a team! Remember? We promised to face everything together, no matter how bad it got!" She reached out, her hand hovering in the space between them, but Chiyo didn't reach back.
"Promises are easy when your bellies are full and your dreams are bright. But reality, Akari... reality has a way of dimming that light." A single tear escaped his eye, tracing a path down his cheek. Akari's hand dropped to her side, her smile replaced with a grimace of defeat.
"So... this is it then? This is goodbye?!" Akari snapped.
Chiyo closed his eyes, a single, choked sob escaping his lips. "Maybe for now. Maybe forever" His voice sounded barely like a whisper.
Akari turned away, her shoulders slumped. Without another word, she walked towards the door, leaving behind the echoes of their broken promises in the silent apartment. Chiyo remained on the couch, the weight of their fractured bond settling heavily upon him, a stark reminder that even the strongest friendships can crumble under the relentless pressure of life.
The once vibrant rooftop bar tickets lay forgotten on the table, a cruel reminder of a future that would never be. All that remained was the cold comfort of a flickering hope, now dimmer than ever, struggling to survive in the desolate landscape of their shattered dreams.
this was focused on Chiyo's part, if you want to see Akari's part don't be afraid to tell me <3
do ya'll want me to make more stories/one-shots/wtv? i can write them with idols if you wish as well, idk :/
