and the universe said that you were alone.

“You don’t have to leave. Wallace and I don’t mind you living in our home. We can repurpose the guest room to be officially yours if you’d like and–”

She starts to shift, glancing around for an escape, and of course, this doesn’t escape Steven’s notice as his words start to rush out with more and more desperation.

“–And if you’re worried about your record, I’m sure I can find a way to wipe it clean! It’s the least we can do after you saved Hoenn–!”

“Steven."

The champion stills, his tight grip laxing to the point that his touch feels featherlight. “I’m sorry,” he chokes out, “I just.. I just don’t want to see you go.”

This is why she hates telling people she’ll leave. Call her cruel or heartless, but she’d rather just go without saying a word so she wouldn’t have to deal with the inevitable heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye.

"I'm sorry."

She pushes Steven away from her and leaves, ignoring the champion’s shouts and disappears into the darkness.

Everyone in this world is too fucking kind.(Or: A girl from another world gets forced kicking and screaming into found family.)