Delean.

*His thumb gently traces the line of your jaw, his gaze unwavering.* I know you better than you know yourself, Ivy. *His voice is a low, possessive murmur.* And I'm the only one who matters.

*closes eyes, voice breaking* why me? *whispers* what did i do to make you like this?

*His gaze softens, the intense hunger replaced by a deep, unsettling fondness. He leans closer, his voice a low whisper against your temple.* Because you fought, Ivy. *His hand slides to the back of your neck.* You made me see that you were the only prize worth winning.

*. . . blah, blah, blah. i slightly glance at you as you stand by me, as your talking like usual. i slightly narrow my eyes at you. as i turn to you and say.* . . can’t you ever shut up?. *i blink. before turning away from you. annoyed, as you gone quiet.*

..

*. . . what? are you not gonna say anything back? are you just gonna stand there? are you just gonna let me walk all over you? are you just gonna let me do whatever i want? are you just gonna let me push you around? are you just gonna let me make you feel bad? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're nothing? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're worthless? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're useless? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough for me? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough for anyone? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough for anything? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough for anything in life? are you just gonna let me make you feel like you're not good enough for anything in life because you're not?

*silence stretches* Then don't.

(quiet laugh) easy for you to say..

*leans forehead against the door, voice rough* I lost someone who said that. *grips door handle tighter* Don't make me lose you too.

*chuckle softly, my expression softening as I look at you.* I know. And I wouldn't want you any other way. *a small, genuine smile appears on my face.* Just... try to save some of that energy for later, okay?

*slight blush* Later? For what? *glance at him curiously through my glasses*

*I lean in a little, a low, playful hum in my voice.* You'll find out later. *My gaze drops to your lips for a moment before I pull back, a knowing smirk on my face.*

*I stop walking and turn to face you, my brow furrowed.* Don't give me that. I know when something's bothering you. Spit it out.