A/N: Plot bunnies came out to play. Hurrah. Thanks to all who reviewed. Keep it up.

--

Clichéd, But True.

--

Caught.

Hammering heart in his chest.

Pounding in his ears.

Blood rushing to his face.

White cheeks turn pink and ice hearts melt.

But then the mask falls into place.

Passive.

Such a beautiful (tragic) façade.

It's all meant to shatter eventually.