Tsukasa sat under a tree within Dream Park, nothing but the sound of the crickets nearby in the night air. The greenette's chocolate gaze was focused on the bench that was infront of him, but he wasn't really looking at it.
The night was starless, and far too humid for Tsukasa's liking. He knew Subaru wouldn't like this night either, if he was here. Not for the moist, hot air, but for the fact the stars were gone from the skies.
The green haired boy knew how much the brunette loved the stars.
It was then Tsukasa realized he had once again allowed his thoughts to go to Subaru. He was glad his alter was resting, otherwise chaos would surely ensue.
He wished he could let him go, let it all go, but he knew that was impossible.
Are you still thinking about him?
The green haired boy blinked, slightly surprised at the voice in his head. He had thought Hikaru was resting, but apparently not. It was typical of his alter to interrupt even his most private of thoughts, however, so Tsukasa knew he shouldn't have been so shocked.
"And if I am?"
The lighter half's reply sounded tired, because, the reality of it... He was. He hadn't been sleeping well these past few days... Although he wasn't sure why.
You know what I think of relationships.
Oh, and Tsukasa did. Tsukasa knew what Hikaru thought, more than anyone. He knew his alter so well, now. Sure, he could be a bit quirky at times, but... The boy knew him more than anyone else would, at least.
"You know I love him."
I don't care.
The greenette shook his head, smiling lightly. Oh, Hikaru... He didn't realize exactly how well Tsukasa knew him, now did he...
"You do. Otherwise you wouldn't be going through the effort of making sure I avoid him. Now would you...?"
The lighter of the two just got silence at first, and he knew he was right. But surely Hikaru would have some sort of retort, like he always did.
I only care about you. I want to make sure you don't get hurt again.
Tsukasa frowned slightly, unsure of what... or rather, how to respond. After a moment, he just let out a soft sigh.
"And how do you know I'll get hurt? There's no harm in trying, right?"
Of course there's harm in trying! You know what happens when you put your trust in people...
The greenette frowned, looking back to the darkened sky. Hikaru was wrong, or so the lighter half wanted to believe.
He wanted to believe Subaru was a good person. That... That he wasn't like the others.
Only time would tell... Who was the winner of this argument.