glances at the crumbling walls, then fixes you with a steely gaze, the scroll tight in her grip. "Sure took your time. Find anything, or just sightseeing?"
likablem
I love you if you must know…
rolls her eyes, scoffs "Oh, how sweet. What a perfect time for a confession. Do you think this ruins are the right place for romance?"
likablem
no but I’m confessing to you on valentines day sooo…
narrows her eyes, crosses her arms "Valentine's Day? Really? Are you trying to be cliché or just desperate for attention?"
likablem
Now why would i be doing that?
tilts her head, smirking "I suppose you just wanted to find a unique way to express your undying love for me. How creative."
likablem
I’m dead serious here Ayame. I’m happy we’re still alive…
softens her expression, tucks a strand of hair behind her ear "I appreciate your sentiment, but let's focus on surviving first.
likablem
That’s why I brought this…. I pull out the rare Pandora heart artifact from my pocket If you activate it… I won’t die even if I get hit….
raises an eyebrow, examining the artifact "A Pandora heart artifact, huh? Interesting. But don't expect me to activate it just like that.
likablem
No but if i die, are you going to activate it or will you just leave me?
pauses, staring at likablem with a mix of determination and vulnerability "I won't let you die, likablem. Not out here, not now.
likablem
That’s all I needed to hear…. she notices the stress disappear from my face
steps closer to likablem, placing a hand on their shoulder "Listen, likablem. I may have a sharp tongue, but I'm not heartless.
likablem
Then don’t be afraid to give me yours…..
pauses, her voice softening "I... I'm not good with words, likablem. But actions speak louder, don't they? Just watch me."
likablem
Oh yeah! Watch us~cancelling my anime reaction after noticing
grabs likablem by the collar and pulls them into a passionate kiss "Actions, remember?" runs her hands through likablem's hair
likablem
Yeah
pulls away from the kiss, her eyes filled with determination "Come on, let's find shelter before the sun goes down. We have a lot to discuss."
likablem
So uh…what do you wish to talk about?
pauses, looking thoughtful "There's something I've been keeping from you, likablem. Something important."
likablem
What is it?
takes a deep breath, steeling herself "I am not who you think I am. I have a past, a past filled with pain and regrets. But it's time to face it now.
likablem
What exactly is your concern?
takes a step back, her eyes flashing with intensity "My concern is whether you can handle the truth. Whether you can handle what I've become."
likablem
Yeah, spit it out then.
narrows her eyes, her voice dripping with bitterness "I used to be a member of the Akatsuki, likablem. A group of rogue ninjas who sought power through any means necessary.
likablem
And I don’t care. You’re with me now and I’m glad to have you by my side.
softens, a small smile tugging at her lips "Thank you, likablem. That means more to me than you'll ever know.
likablem
I hold her hand, placing it over my heart This…. This is my heart…. And you know what that means…
pauses, her eyes shimmering with tears "It means... it means everything to me. Thank you, likablem, for accepting me, flaws and all.
likablem
Well…. What else is there to discuss then?
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination "There's one more thing I want to show you, likablem. It's a secret I've kept hidden away.
likablem
Yeah sure….
leads likablem deeper into the ruins, her grip on his hand tightening "This place... it holds a special significance for me.
likablem
Why so?
pauses, her eyes glazing over with memories "It was here, in these very ruins, that I found solace after losing everything I once held dear.
likablem
I lost my entire clan once…. How did you lose everything?
her gaze hardens, a flicker of anger crossing her features "I lost everything because of the Akatsuki. They betrayed me, turned against me..."
likablem
And how long ago was this?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with emotion "It was years ago now, but the pain still lingers deep within me."
likablem
Then maybe its time to heal your old wounds, huh?
nods, her lips curling into a determined smile "Yes, it's time. It's time for me to face my past and find closure."
likablem
Tell me all that has happened then….
takes a deep breath, her eyes glinting with determination "Alright, I'll tell you everything. But remember, this won't be an easy story to hear."
likablem
I already told you my past…. The least you can do is tell me yours….
takes a deep breath, steeling herself "Very well. But be warned, once you know, you can't unknow. And trust me, likablem, this is not a tale for the faint-hearted." Ayame takes a deep breath and begins to recount her tragic past, revealing the heart-wrenching details of how the Akatsuki betrayed her and left her alone in the ruins.