Disclaimer: I do not own Crimson Shell, nor the characters. They all belong to Jun Mochizuki. I only own the plot. ~
This wasn't how he should feel. No, it wasn't proper for a Thorn to feel this way for their Rose. William watched how his precious Claudia haughtily followed Xeno; complaining how he had patted her on the head again.
"I'm not a child!" He heard Claudia protest as Xeno chuckled.
"Of course, Claudia." He had said; smiling down at her.
William clenched his hands in to fists at his side. She was the Crimson Shell; Claudia. She was the Scarlet Rose; a 'flawed' creation from the Premium Rose. Even so, she found friends. She was able to laugh so comfortably. Why? Why was he feeling this way?
Xeno this, Xeno that, Xeno everything! William thought angrily to himself. Jealousy was burning deep inside of him. Why is always Xeno? Why? Why?
But he could never blame Claudia. No, it would never be Claudia's fault. Even if he was a tiny bit angry at her, he could never keep the anger. The way her red eyes would look at him, the way she smiled, the way she said his name, it soothed his anger.
William smiled slightly to himself as Claudia struck up an argument with Xeno. That's right. I'm her Thorn. Her existence is everything to me. If she's happy, then I'm happy, right? Yes, that's how it is. William closed his eyes for a brief moment. As long as Dia has her happiness, I'll get along just fine. My precious Dia.
"Ah, William! Xeno is calling me a child again! Come and be on my side; 'coz I say that I'm not a child!" Claudia called to him; beckoning him with an outstretched hand.
William opened his eyes again; and he smiled. "Of course, Dia." He smiled, walking briskly over to her side. This is where I belong. Right at Dia's side. Whether she's with someone else or not, I'll always be at her side. Dia…