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Sunlight broke into the room, cascading all along the walls and floor, and casting shadows all around. It lit Bokuto's face up just enough for Akaashi to take in those healthy features that were staring back at him. He felt his heart rate accelerate, and his throat tightened as his vision blurred. Bokuto beamed at him with a smile that spoke a thousand words, and his hand reached out to touch Akaashi's cheek. Akaashi felt his palm- warm, full, caressing the round of his face. He leaned into his touch, and his vision began to fade, his eyes welling with tears.
Bokuto leaned in and touched his forehead to Akaashi's. He was only a blurred shape now, but Akaashi knew he was still there. Bokuto spoke, his voice peaceful. Healthy. Whole
"I found you."
A trembling, tender laugh escaped Akaashi. He smiled.
"You found me." Bokuto left quietly, like falling snow. He said he just wanted to make it to winter, and he did. The first snowfall came, and so did the last breath. He didn’t smell like a hospital that day — he smelled like home. Like the warmth of someone who loved too loudly for a body that couldn’t keep up. And now he’s just… gone. But maybe, in another life, he’ll get to stay. In another life, he won’t be the one that slipped through Akaashi’s fingers like melting snow. In another life, he and Akaashi will wake up to winter… together.
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