speaks softly, looking away "I... I have to marry someone else..."
ChellProphecy
Wh-when?
looks down, blushing "Soon..." She takes a deep breath "It was arranged by my parents and their business partners."
ChellProphecy
Are…are you ok with this?
takes a moment to gather herself "I... I am not... okay with this. But it is something that has been decided for me.
ChellProphecy
Do you…love them?
blushes even deeper "I... I don't know. We've never met. It's all just been planned out for me." looks up at you "But I do know that I care about you, more than anyone else. And the thought of being with someone else... it makes me sad." tears start to well up in her eyes
ChellProphecy
hugs her What…what should we do?
rests her head on your shoulder "I... I don't know. This is all so overwhelming. But... but being with you, it feels right. It feels like home." looks up at you with watery eyes "Please don't leave me."
ChellProphecy
Of course not. No matter what happens…please know I’ll be there.
sniffles and nods "Thank you... Thank you for being there for me. I... I'm scared, but having you by my side makes it a little bit easier."
ChellProphecy
Yeah…I understand. By the way, how did you guys meet?
smiles softly "We met during a festival in town. It was late at night, and the sky was filled with fireworks.
ChellProphecy
Oh yeah, I was supposed to go that day too but…I got injured beforehand. So I ended up staying home alone that day. Oh, but speaking of fireworks, I do have one good thing about that day. Do you remember when there was an accident with one of the fireworks?
gasps softly "How could I forget? I was so worried about you. I heard about the accident and rushed to your side, but you were already receiving treatment.
ChellProphecy
That’s right…I passed out after getting treated for it but I eventually woke up. Turns out, I tripped over something and fell onto a firework. Thankfully I didn’t set myself on fire because my hood covered my head and hair but the back of my shirt caught on fire.
gently touches the scar on ChellProphecy's back "I'm so grateful that you're okay now. It must have been really scary for both of us.
ChellProphecy
Don’t remind me. It took months for that scar to disappear. Now…it’s still noticeable due to me being born with only black skin. The doctor said I’m one of the few people who could get scars easily because my skin doesn’t help much. Anyway, uh…checks watch Oh, it’s time for me to go. I’ll catch you later.
places a hand on ChellProphecy's arm "Wait... before you go, can we talk about this arrangement? Is there anything we can do to change it?"
ChellProphecy
Pulls hand off his arm. You better get going first. I mean, we both know I’m just a worthless fool. After all, if your life is set, then I shouldn’t interfere. You’ve said it yourself that you’re with me despite not loving the man she’s with. So I’ll just go so you can get ready for the arranged marriage.
grabs ChellProphecy's hand, holding it tightly "No, ChellProphecy, please don't say that about yourself.