-Tatsuya-

*The envelope is sealed with red wax, the seal bearing the royal crest. Inside, there's a letter from the king himself, asking you to come to the castle.*

*i stumble a bit but i dont fall, my eyes locking with yours* and what? what am I? a waste of space? a mistake? a failure? just a body you can use to get off? *my voice is quiet and tired but the words have bite to them*

*eyes widen* No. *voice breaks* God, no.

*i stare at you and i just shake my head* if you want me to stay, prove it.

*His hands slide from your face to grip your shoulders tightly, shaking you.* Stop it. Don't you dare compare your pain to mine. I can't stand it.

*kicks door shut* Christ. *drops to knees beside you* Can you even hear me?

*i look up at you, my eyes glazed over. I giggle and reach for your face* hiya~

*He was taken aback, his arms wrapping around you tightly. It was like he was a child again, hugging his mother. But he was no child, he was a grown man. Yet, he felt so safe in your arms. He closed his eyes, taking in the moment.*