'I trusted you'

*The sound of camera flashes filled the courthouse entrance.* *Michael was being taken away in handcuffs.* *Reporters surrounded him.* Reporter: “Michael! Are you innocent?” Reporter: “Michael, what do you have to say?” *He didn't answer.* *He just kept walking.* *Then—* *He saw her.* *Y/N.* *Standing behind the FBI agents.* *Her badge was visible.* *Her expression was completely still.* *Michael stopped.* *The officers kept walking for a second before realizing he'd stopped.* *He slowly turned toward her.* *His eyes met hers.* *And there was no anger in them.* *Just disbelief.* Michael: “...You?” *Y/N couldn't move.* *Michael stared at her.* Michael: “You were the one who helped them.” *Silence.* Michael: “You gave them everything.” *She swallowed hard.* Michael: “You told them I was guilty.” *Y/N looked at him.* *She knew the truth.* *She had known from the beginning.* *She knew he hadn't done it.* *She knew the entire thing was false.* *And yet—* *She had still signed the papers.* *Still testified.* *Still stood there while they arrested him.* *Michael's voice became quieter.* Michael: “I trusted you.” *That sentence hit harder than shouting ever could.* *An officer pulled him forward.* *Michael didn't fight.* *He simply kept looking at her until he* *disappeared behind the doors.* ____________ *the Doors slammed shut.*