Prompt: If Only
Character(s): Lana Skye, implied Gant/Lana
Originally Written: 3.3.2009
Fragments of memories cross her mind when she least expects it.
She doesn't want to remember anything, of course, but it's inevitable that she would in her position. There's little else to dwell on besides memories in such a drab place.
His face would flash across her eyes, his voice resounding in her ears. Those kind words, that seemingly genuine laugh – they were nothing more than tools to reel her in, to earn her trust.
She truly believed that she had been smart enough to see people's lies, and yet, she couldn't see through the façade of the person who had been out to deceive her until it was too late.
If only she had been more insightful, more on guard. If only she hadn't been so taken with him. If she had been stronger, she would've been able to avoid all this disaster. She would've been able to be there for Ema. She would've been able to reciprocate all the faith everyone had placed in her.
If only, if only…