I looked up as Trunks walked back into the living area, his battle suit torn and his body covered in wounds. I sighed and tossed him a Senzu bean.
"Are you done being all Emo?" I asked him, angrily.
"How can you be so calm over this?!" he raged.
"And getting mad would do what exactly?" I questioned.
"I ruined your life!" he snarled. The words wounded me, tears springing to my eyes. I stood up, the chair I had been sitting in flying back to crash into the wall.
"Is that what you really think?" I asked, clenching my fists. "Did you ruin your life too? Do you really think our lives are over because of this bond? Am I really such a horrible person that knowing this thing between us is what it is disgusts you? You fucking asshole!" Trunks reeled back as if I had struck him.
"What? No!" he said. "I didn't mean-"
"But that's what you said!" I spat. "Sorry you're stuck with me!" I stormed passed him, wanting to go blow off some steam myself, but he grabbed my arm.
"That's not what I meant!" he yelled.
"Save it!" I barked, trying to jerk from his grasp. He held tight, gritting his teeth.
"Just listen!" he said.
"Fuck off!" I hissed, sending a Ki blast at him. He slapped it away and pulled me against his chest, his arms going around me. I struggled in his grip, tears pouring down my cheeks.
"You bastard," I sobbed. Trunks sank to the ground, holding me tightly, kissing away my tears.
"You know I love you," he said. "I just meant...You're stuck with me because of my stupidity. It's not fair to you."
I glared at him. He sighed and gripped my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. I shivered as I felt his emotions sweep over me. Anger, regret, self-loathing. I no longer had a choice because of his mistake. I should be free to choose my own mate, not be saddled to him.
I broke the contact and snuggled into his chest.
"You make it seem so horrible," I said with a sniffle. "But if I were to be saddled with anyone, I couldn't find a better person if I tried." He smiled and kissed my forehead.