In The Darkness

«Why do you leave every night, Nakano? You would be much safer with us at your back.»

«I don’t want people to get hurt because of me. I leave, so that no one else will die.»

Itsuki kept silent for a moment, then gently touched her chin and lifted her head to make her look at him. When she did, he leaned in and kissed her lips.

«You care for others more than yourself.» He said. «I admire this trait in you. However much you say that you don’t really like people, you sure try your best to keep them safe. Even if it’s at the expense of your own well-being.»

«I’m capable of withstanding more than others.» Kara replied with an awkward smile. «Even if sometimes I forget about it…»

«You have to start accepting help every now and again, though.»

Kara sighed heavily.

«I know, Itsuki.» She said. «But accepting someone’s help means accepting the possibility they will come to harm…»

«Oh, my deadly flower…» Itsuki hugged her with a smile on his face. «Do you really have so little faith in me?»

Kara couldn’t tell him the truth – she never had anyone by her side to trust and have faith in. She lived all her life relying only on herself and the relationship that bloomed between her and Itsuki was a first to her. She did have an occasional lover back home, but never something this deep of a connection.

Suddenly, Itsuki frowned and pressed his forehead to hers:

«Or have you never had anyone by your side at all?»

Even though he smiled, Kara felt fear crawl into her heart.

«Is that what’s it all about?» Itsuki asked. «You’ve never had anyone?»

«I’ve had lovers. They never stayed for too long.» She finally admitted. «I’ve never…»

Her voice gave out and she couldn’t understand why. Perhaps, because she was afraid that he would also leave her?

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