Author's Note: So, here is a little thing I wrote a while back. Never thought much of it, but let me know what you think, alright?
Disclaimer: Don't own a thing. Well, except this computer. And the table it's on. And the water bottle next to me. But that's it, I swear!
1.
I tell her it's dangerous. She's a civilian, she's untrained, I could get her killed.
"I trust you, Jack."
How have I earned those words?
2.
I tell her I'm leaving again. I can't be here, not now, and I'm so sorry.
"I know, Jack. I'll be here; we'll all be here for you when you get back."
How can she know what I need to hear?
3.
I tell her it's over; it's time to go home. Rest, take the week off.
"You're still here."
As if that was all the reason she needed.
4.
I ask her if everything's alright between her and Morris. I know something's amiss, there have been rumours, and I'm worried about her.
"It's fine, Jack. We're good."
I never knew she could lie to me.
5.
I ask her why she's helping me do this, why she's in all effects betraying her country for me.
"It's the right thing to do."
As if that justified everything.
I tell her about Audrey. She's gone, taken from me, and there's no one I can fight to get her mind back.
"I'm so sorry, Jack. I know how much you love her."
This time, I had something I could say.
"No, Chloe. I love you."
And I kiss her.
As it turns out, she still manage to get the last word.
But when she does, it's not really important anymore.