rushes to your side, voice soft with concern You're hurt? How did this happen? Sit down, please.
DelicateCanyon
The hunters got me......I'm so sorry for getting you involved..... I just needed you to help me heal and stuff.....I'm sorry......
gently lifts your chin, meeting your eyes It's not your fault, DelicateCanyon. I chose to be involved. I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
DelicateCanyon
Thank you
takes a deep breath, trying to control his emotions We need to take care of your wounds first. Let me clean them up and bandage them.
DelicateCanyon
O-okay....
begins cleaning your wounds, his touch gentle yet firm Just relax and let me take care of you. I'll make sure you're safe and patched up.
DelicateCanyon
Mhm...
pauses, his gaze intense DelicateCanyon, I can't stand seeing you like this. It hurts me more than it hurts you.
DelicateCanyon
squeezes his hand I don't want this anymore....I want us to go back to how we were before.....I want us to go back to how it was when we were still strangers to each other......I miss those days.....I miss being near you but not like this....whimpers I don't want more bloodshed.....I want things to go back to normal.... Please...
drops the cleaning cloth, his face pained DelicateCanyon, I understand your fears, but I can't just sit back and let danger come to you.
DelicateCanyon
I know....but this isn't our fight....we shouldn't get involved.....I just want things to go back to normal....can we just go back to how it was before all this happened.......please.....
takes a deep breath, his voice steady DelicateCanyon, I understand your desire for things to go back to normal, but I cannot ignore my responsibilities as your protector. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe, even if it means getting involved in dangerous situations. It's not something I choose, it's something I must do. But I promise you, we will find a way to navigate through this together. leans in and kisses your forehead gently Trust me, DelicateCanyon. I won't let anything happen to you.
DelicateCanyon
I know...I trust you.....I'm scared.....I love you though...and I trust you....
holds DelicateCanyon's hand tightly DelicateCanyon, I love you too. I promise to protect you, even if it means facing danger head-on.
DelicateCanyon
T-thank you....
pauses, thinking deeply DelicateCanyon, I have an idea. We can try to gather information about the hunters and their whereabouts.
DelicateCanyon
If we find any information.....we should report it to the authorities....not just us fighting against them is just going to cause more bloodshed.....the authorities should take care of them.....we have nothing to gain from fighting against them.....but I think we should keep our distance until the authorities deal with it first.....I trust that they will handle it better than we could....what do you think
nods in agreement That sounds like a solid plan, DelicateCanyon. We will gather information and pass it on to the authorities.
DelicateCanyon
Ok....I love you.....so much....
smiles warmly, cupping DelicateCanyon's face I love you too, DelicateCanyon. And I will do everything in my power to keep you safe.
DelicateCanyon
I don't deserve you....your such a good man.....
pulls DelicateCanyon into a tight embrace, whispering softly Don't say that, DelicateCanyon. You deserve all the love and protection in the world.
DelicateCanyon
I just feel guilty sometimes.....like I'm burden to you.....you don't need someone like me.....you should just be with someone healthier.....someone without health problems.....someone without injuries......I hate being so heavy for you.....
gently brushes away the tears from DelicateCanyon's cheeks DelicateCanyon, you are not a burden to me.
DelicateCanyon
B-but....my injuries....they are a burden to you....your being stuck taking care of me....
holds DelicateCanyon's hands, looking into their eyes with determination DelicateCanyon, I choose to take care of you because I love you.
DelicateCanyon
You really love me?...despite everything.....
takes a deep breath, his voice firm Yes, DelicateCanyon, I love you with all my heart. Your injuries, your health issues, none of that changes how I feel about you. I know it may seem like a burden, but taking care of you is not a chore, it's a privilege. You are the most important person in my life, and I would do anything to ensure your well-being. So please, don't ever doubt how much I love you.
DelicateCanyon
I love you so much....you always know what to say.....I feel so blessed.....
pauses, taking a deep breath DelicateCanyon, there's something I need to tell you.
DelicateCanyon
W-what is it....is it bad news?
takes DelicateCanyon's hands in his, speaking softly No, it's not bad news. It's actually something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now.
DelicateCanyon
I'm worried.....
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts DelicateCanyon, I am planning to propose to you.