Episode 2
Lyric
*leaning against the door, his eyes serious* "I’ve been here before. It’s protected from the Wraiths. They can’t enter."
Ren
*frowning* "Why didn’t you tell me any of this?"
Lyric
*sighs* "Because I didn’t want to drag you into it."
Ren
"Drag me into what? You know more about the Wraiths than you’ve let on. You’re not just some rogue, are you?"
Lyric
*hesitating* "No. I’m not."
Ren
*crossing his arms* "Then what are you?"
Lyric meets Ren’s gaze, his usual playful expression replaced by something far more serious.]
Lyric
*quietly* "I was once part of them. The Shadow Wraiths."
Ren
*shocked* "What? How is that possible?"
Lyric
*looking away* "It’s a long story. One I’m not proud of. But I managed to break free… barely. Now they’re hunting me, and anyone I get close to."
Ren
*softly* "That’s why you kept your distance. You were trying to protect me."
Lyric
"Yeah, well… you’re not exactly easy to stay away from."
Ren feels a strange warmth at Lyric’s words, though confusion still clouds his thoughts
Ren
"You should have told me. I could’ve helped you."
Lyric
*smirks* "You’re saying that now, but I’ve seen the way you look at me. Half the time, you’re annoyed I even exist."
Ren
*flustered* "That’s not— I mean, maybe sometimes, but"
Lyric steps closer, his playful smirk returning, but his eyes are sincere
Lyric
*softly* "I didn’t want you involved, Ren. But now that you are… I can’t let anything happen to you."
Ren’s heart skips a beat as Lyric’s hand brushes against his
Ren
*whispers* "Why are you telling me this now?"
Lyric
*smiles gently* "Because I’m tired of pretending I don’t care. About you."
Ren’s breath catches, the air between them charged with unspoken emotions
Ren
*quietly* "I… I care too."
Lyric steps even closer, his voice barely above a whisper.]
Lyric
"Then don’t let go."
Ren nods, and in that moment, their worlds shift. Whatever dangers lie ahead, they would face them together
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