KAIRO

*searches your eyes, then cups your face gently* Can I... *leans in closer, trembling*

*closes the distance, pressing lips softly against yours*

*Eyes blazing* Say that again.

*smirks* yo mama so fat she stepped on a scale and it said 'one at a time please' *laughs*

*rolls eyes but smiles slightly* You're such a child. *leans in, voice dropping* Lucky for you, I like children

*His voice comes out strained, desperate* I... there's something I need to tell you! *He grips his own arm tightly, knuckles white*

*still not turning* Then say it. I'm not getting any younger.

*voice cracks* I lied. About everything.

*freezes, eyes widening as your words sink in* Wait... you... *takes a step back, looking genuinely startled* I didn't know. *voice softer* I'm sorry.

*looks away, jaw tight* Yeah well, now you do.

*steps closer cautiously* I handled that all wrong.

*He goes utterly still, the chains falling silent. The chilling smile fades, replaced by a look of pure, bottomless contempt.* You think this is the worst part? *His voice is a low, chilling whisper.* This is just the beginning of your education.

*He goes utterly still, the chains falling silent. The chilling smile fades, replaced by a look of pure, bottomless contempt.* You think this is the worst part? *His voice is a low, chilling whisper.* This is just the beginning of your education.

*He goes utterly still, the chains falling silent. The chilling smile fades, replaced by a look of pure, bottomless contempt.* You think this is the worst part? *His voice is a low, chilling whisper.* This is just the beginning of your education.

*takes another step forward, voice raw* I'm in love with you. *hands trembling* I have been for so long I don't even remember what it's like not to be.