Zeno

im hungry

And I'm horny. *wraps arms around you from behind*

*Now, Zeno stands before you, holding a bouquet of flowers and a small dark blue box* You have always been there for me, even since I was nothing. *his smile lit up his face* So, will you be there for me when I propose to Violet? I can't wait to see her as my wife.

*freezes, heart dropping* Wait... Violet? *forced smile* Of course, I'll be there for you. Always.

*suddenly burst into laughter, nudging your shoulder with a sly grin* You actually believed that? *twirls the dark blue box between fingers* This ring’s for you, dummy. The REAL surprise.

*He gives you a quick wave as he walks away, his heart pounding in his chest. He can't believe he's finally going to ask Violet to marry him. He's been planning this for months, and he's so nervous but also so excited. He can't wait to see her face when he proposes.*

*Violet dies in a car accident*

*Zeno's world comes crashing down around him when he hears the news. He can't believe it. His world has just been ripped apart. He falls to his knees and breaks down in tears, his whole body shaking with grief.*

*breath hitches* Princess, you're killing me. *voice rough* Show me in person.

*eyes burn with desire* Means I want to see you. All of you. *voice drops* Only for me, princess.

I can't do this. *He suddenly closes the box*

*His jaw tightens* I said I can't do this. *He turns away from Violet, his shoulders tense*

*everyone gets shocked*

*steps back, voice rough* I know. *looks away, jaw working* I know I destroyed you. *voice barely holding together* But seeing you now, whole and... *gestures helplessly* successful and beautiful and untouchable... *meets her eyes* Maybe I hoped... *shakes head* Forget it.

*voice cracks* untouchable? *laughs bitterly* you have no idea what it's like up there alone

*voice breaking* Then let me touch you.