“Oh.” He waited for a few moments. Nothing happened. Suddenly, there was a pang in his chest. “This— this is actually really nice.” His voice warbled as his chest began to heave. He didn’t even think he would admit that. Before he knew it, he was crying, tears running down his face. He tried to suppress the sobs that rose up in his throat.
"Mhm, hugs are nice." She spoke softly as she hugged him, though she noticed his voice kinda going weird towards the end. Then she started to hear soft sobs, though it definitely hard to hear, she could almost feel his body tensing and she started to massage his back to get him to just let go and let it out.
(Let it gooooooo let it gooooo)
Why was she so warm? Wasn’t she a lizard? Being in her arms felt so good, and he hated it. The moment she started rubbing his back, he cried harder, sniffling and breathing shakily. He felt his legs weaken, and he sank to the floor.
“I— I’m sorry…” he sobbed.
(Dydwuhwduh)
She felt…upset? She felt mad at his sister for not taking care of him up to the point where he was sobbing in her arms. Well should would gladly take care of him even if his sister didn't.
Even if they were on opposite sides.
"Hey its okay..you don't have to apologize. Just let it all out, you'll feel a lot better." She spoke as she sank to the floor with him.
“No, no it’s not that,” he sniffled. “I’m— I’m such a terrible person. I still don’t understand why you’re hugging me. I don’t— I don’t understand why you care about me. I’m the villain, you’re the hero. I’ve— I’ve hurt you… so many times…” he kept crying, trying to wipe his tears away, but to no avail.
"I..I guess it's just because I've been hurt before…so, I'm used to being hurt. Though…with you, it's different I guess. I feel like you actually listen to me. Besides, I actually have fun doing witty banter with you."
“Oh…” he sniffled again. “Hah… yeah. It’s… different with you, too.” That was all he would ever say, he would not elaborate. She doesn’t need to know. He began to calm down, slowly but surely.
“Thanks.” She smiled at Lucian, glad she was helping calm him down at least a little bit. She moved to pat him on the head softly, almost stroking his head.
She moved to pull away from him after a little bit.
He stiffened a little when she touched his head, but soon relaxed. Taking a deep breath, he started to wipe his tears away. “Honestly, I still don’t understand. You’re the strangest person I think I’ve ever met.”
She giggled at his statement, “I’m going to take that as a compliment.” She grinned at him, just kinda standing there with a grin on her face as she looked at him.
“Hah,” was his only response. Why was she so cute? She was just grinning at him, that’s all. He tried not to stare at her.
"What? What are you looking at?" She noticed he was just kinda staring at her and not really saying anything.
“You, obviously.” He blinked at her, then reached up and tapped her nose.
She kinda pulled back a little bit when he tapped her nose, like kinda In shock and like a cat. "Huh-?"
He just snickered. "What else would I be looking at?"
She felt her face flush as he started to snicker. "Oh- uhm- I don't know." She put a hand on her neck and chuckled a little.
Something made Lucian sigh. Despite wanting to, he couldn't take his eyes off her. "Just so you know… caring about me is a mistake. I'm going to disappoint you or hurt you at some point."
“I don’t think it is. No matter even if you disappointment or hurt me. I still will care for you.”
( @imNOTdenki just bc I’m not sure what to say so maybe we should plan what’s coming after this?)
(Oh yeah)
(Maybe she leaves and Luca shows up?)
(Sure that works)
(Okay cool)
This made him blush faintly. “You—“ he stopped himself and looked away. Then he froze. He sensed someone approaching, someone familiar— and powerful.
“You should leave,” he told her. “My sister is coming this way.”