Tides of Trust: Shadows of the Heart
Chapter 2: A Dangerous Connection
Nobita and Dekisuji started to appear more often in her life, not just in the hallways but in moments that seemed to blur the line between friendship and something deeper.
Shizuka found herself sharing parts of her life she had never dared to before.
The things she kept locked inside—her fears, her pain, and the suffocating feeling that had haunted her for years—came out in fragments during their late-night conversations.
There was something compelling about both of them.
Nobita's vulnerability drew her in, while Dekisuji's quiet intensity seemed to pull at something hidden deep within her. She found herself questioning why she had never allowed anyone to get close before.
Shizuka
I don’t know how to feel about this. You two... you’re different. But why me?
Nobita
Because you’re real, Shizuka. Not like the others.
Dekisuji's eyes met hers for a moment, cold but searching.
Dekisuji
You’re not like everyone else. You’re interesting.
The words were simple, yet they sent a chill through her. There was something deeper in them, something unspoken.
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