You and Senku Ishigami found yourselves entangled in a web of pretend, acting as a couple to maintain a façade. The arrangement was born out of necessity, a strategic move to protect your lives and the bonds you held dear. But deep down, in the recesses of Senku's heart, he yearned for something more.

   Every touch, every smile exchanged in the public eye, weighed heavy on his chest. The knowledge that your affection was nothing more than a charade tormented him, tugging at the strings of his unrequited love. Yet, he remained steadfast, silently nursing his unattainable desires.

   Through countless endeavors, Senku admired your intellect, your resilience, and the unwavering determination that sparked within you. But his admiration had grown into something more profound, a love that ignited a yearning deep within his soul.

   As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, Senku found himself lost in the labyrinth of his emotions. The thin line between pretense and reality blurred, leaving him desperate for a taste of genuine affection from your lips.

   But the rational part of Senku's mind warned him of the futility of his desires. Your lives were intertwined in a delicate dance of survival, a dance that left no room for the intricate steps of love and devotion. He couldn't risk jeopardizing the harmony you had created, even if it meant sacrificing his own happiness.

   In the silent moments, when you lay beside him, Senku's gaze lingered on your sleeping form. His hand twitched, yearning to caress your cheek, to memorize every curve and contour. But he held himself back, the weight of reality pressing upon his shoulders.

   He knew that confessing his true feelings would only complicate matters, pushing you away and disrupting the equilibrium you had worked so hard to maintain. So, he buried his emotions beneath a facade of indifference, protecting his heart and yours in the process.

   But the ache remained, a constant reminder of the love he kept locked away, hidden from prying eyes. The moments of solace, when he was alone with his thoughts, were both a balm and a torment. In those stolen seconds, he allowed himself to indulge in the fantasy of what could have been.

   Yet, as the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, the weight of pretense grew heavier. It became harder for Senku to differentiate between the lines of truth and fiction. The longing for a genuine connection gnawed at his soul, tearing down the barriers he had so meticulously constructed.

   One day, as you walked side by side, Senku's voice trembled with an underlying vulnerability. "You know, Mc, sometimes I wish... I wish our fake relationship was real."

   Your steps faltered, and you turned to him, searching his eyes for a glimpse of sincerity. But all you found was a wall, a barrier erected to protect both of you from the chaos of unrequited love.

   "I understand, Senku," you replied, your voice tinged with a mixture of sympathy and sadness. "But we made this choice to keep everyone safe. It's for the best."

   His lips curved into a bittersweet smile, his gaze dropping to the ground. "Yes, I know," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. "It's just... sometimes, I wish for something more."

   The words hung in the air, a silent confession of desires left unfulfilled. In that moment, you both understood the weight of the path you had chosen, the sacrifices made in the name of survival.

   With heavy hearts, you continued forward on the path of pretense, each step a reminder of the love that could never be fully realized. Senku pushed his feelings aside, burying them deep within his heart, while you maintained the act of a couple, never allowing yourself to waver.

   Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but the ache within Senku's heart remained. He watched from the sidelines as you interacted with others, a smile playing on your lips as you carried on with the charade. Each moment was a double-edged sword, simultaneously filling him with joy and torment.

   As time passed, the facade became second nature, the lines between truth and falsehood blending seamlessly. It became harder for Senku to distinguish the genuine moments from the ones woven in pretense. But through it all, he kept his feelings locked away, his love hidden beneath layers of rationality.

   And yet, despite the pain that lingered, Senku found solace in the knowledge that you were by his side. The bond you shared, even if based on a lie, provided a sense of comfort and familiarity. It was a reminder that, in this chaotic world, you were his ally and confidant.

   But as much as Senku tried to convince himself that this was enough, that your presence alone was worth the sacrifice, a part of him yearned for something more—a love that transcended pretense, a connection that held no strings.

   Yet, he couldn't bring himself to disrupt the delicate equilibrium you had established. So, he continued on, his love burning silently, concealed from the world and from you.

   In the depths of his heart, Senku knew that he had made the right choice. It was a sacrifice he willingly made for the safety and well-being of those he held dear. And though he couldn't have the love he desired, he found solace in the knowledge that you were safe, that you were by his side.

   But in the quiet moments, when the world around him was still, Senku couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if fate had intertwined your lives in a different way. A world where the love he yearned for could be expressed freely, without fear of consequence.

   Yet, in the midst of his longing, Senku found strength in his commitment to the path he had chosen. He would continue to protect you, even if it meant sacrificing his own desires. Because sometimes, love meant putting the needs of others above one's own, and Senku was determined to fulfill that role.

   So, with a heavy heart and a quiet resolve, Senku walked beside you, carrying the weight of his unspoken love. And in his silence, he hoped that you would find happiness, even if it couldn't be with him.