Don't Tell Me, Don't Tell Me You're Leaving
Ganta looked up at Roza as she began speaking. End it? How? Her words were naive, but they were confident too. Even Ganta couldn’t help but manage a small smile. He knew things wouldn’t be that simple, particularly if Paradox of Forsaken came back too… but Ganta knew in his heart he couldn’t let Roza down. Even if he had to face each of his older siblings alone he’d do what he’d have to. He’d do it to protect Roza, protect her family… He knew his father would likely call him a traitor, as Enigma had, but Ganta had decided he no longer cared. Let them think what they wanted… he knew where his heart lay.
“Roza…” Before Ganta could promise that he’d do everything to stand up to Enigma, to try and end this peacefully, she stated the three most beautiful words he’d ever heard. The brute’s ghostly white orbs widened and he found every worry, every fear, being chased away. He could feel his face flushing, his heart racing in his chest.. “You do…?” Came the whisper back, almost as if Ganta could hardly believe it. He had known that they were good friends… but love… he closed his eyes for a moment, taking a breath before giving a firm nod.
“I love you too, Roza.” His voice was a bit louder now, though still soft as he opened his eyes again. “…and I swear to you that this feud is of the past… Even if my family wishes to continue it… we’ll change their minds. We’ll stand together. Ganta’s tail had begun wagging back and forth as he reached out, nosing Roza’s cheek.
“No matter what I swear you’ll be safe…” He set his forepaw over her own, the smile on his face widening. He could take on the world if he needed to with Roza by his side. She never needed to lift a paw… just knowing she loved him and was there was more than enough. |
I'm here without you...