2. Don't Lie to Me

Was he dying? Was it even possible for someone like him to just fade away?

"Don't lie to me, Jushiro." Your voice rang in the air, scorching the silence.

He grimaced, remorse clearly displayed across his features.

"That was not my intention. I just...don't want you to waste your time. You could have someone else. Someone better."

"Who is better than you? Who is better is than the man who risked his life for a condemned woman? Who is better than a man that does what is just, what is right, no matter the cost?"

He didn't answer.

You walked over to him, your eyes blazing with determination. Your lips crashed against his harshly, swallowing his cry of surprise. Desperate fingers gripped his shoulders tightly as you felt his arms encircle your waist. Eventually you broke away, both of your chests heaving from lack of oxygen.

"(Name)..."

"Yes?"

"Never let me go. No matter what I say or do, never let me go."

You said nothing, but the reassuring squeeze of your hand was answer enough for him.