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What I Always Wanted?


Cloud held me in his arms, my head pressed firmly against his chest where I could hear his aching heart beating. I managed a small smile as I realised it had been the same rhythm as mine. They were both in perfect harmony.

It's what I always wanted.

He stroked my hair back from my face and a gave a soft sigh of content, closing my eyes at the tranquillity in his soft touch.

This is what I always wanted.

My blood stained the floor around us, spreading out across the crystal floor. I gave one last, shaky breath before going limp in his arms.

This is not what I wanted!

I wanted him to hold me and stroke my hair. I wanted to listen to our hearts beating in harmony.

I didn't want this! Never this!

I didn't want to die without telling him my feelings! I didn't want to leave him!

But, if this was what it took, to have my dreams come true then I guess, I could say that it's what I always wanted.

What I always wanted...