Title: Trust
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Slight spoilers
Main Character(s): Jo, Jin
Summary: Jo's thoughts upon Jin's betrayal.
Disclaimer: Innocent Venus is copyright to Bandai Visual, Lantis and WOWOW. I don't own the characters, and I don't have any money, so please don't sue me.
Author's Notes: While none of this dialog ever happened, I though it would be sort of interesting to have an imaginary conversation. Series is Innocent Venus.
Trust
Trust, is an interesting emotion. It can be given, sometimes easily, though it can take time. Once it's given, it's just there.
"I trusted you."
Such a simple phrase, for something that can become so complicated. I gave you my trust, never though about it again. And now, here we are.
"I know..."
But that trust, given and never questioned... It's surprising when I think about it, just how fragile a thing it is.
"Do you still?"
A good question. I wonder if you're even the same person whom I trusted in the first place. When you abandoned the phantoms, I followed. Against the military, bandits, pirates... against the whole world it seemed at times, I followed. Through all that, did you change? Or is it simply that I didn't really know you at all...
"I don't know."
That's what it is, in the end. I don't know if I trust you. But without you... I barely remember how it was... Trusting you was a simple constant in this life of conflict and uncertainty. Even if I was never conscious of it, you were always there as my support. You were why I continued on. But now... will the evidence of my eyes overrule all that? Perhaps my confusion shows on my face, for you step forward.
"Don't worry, you can still trust me."
I can? The idea is tempting. Everything can be as it was. Nothing to worry about as long as you were there. You always had a plan. Everything always worked out all right. I could go back to that comforting world. But... was that real? All that time, were you really sincere? And again I wonder.
"Can I trust you?"
Your arms feel warm around me, the embrace sending me back. I feel warm, protected, safe. I know then, the truth. I trust you. Any other option was completely absurd. Resigned to the inevitable, I relax in your arms. No matter what you choose to do, I have no voice in the matter. The tears are on my face even before I feel the cold point of the dagger piercing my flesh. You don't look at me as you withdraw the bloodied weapon.
"Jo..."
Your voice, the same as ever. Nothing had changed. You were who you were. I guess I just chose not to notice. But, despite that, one thing was still true. I'm not sure why I was confused about trust. In the end, it's a rather simple emotion. There were much more complicated ones out there.
"Jin... I love you."
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Well , here it is. The first story I'm posting here. Please be kind and leave a review. By the way. Innocent Venus is an awesome series, check it out.