sucrepiice:
he finally pulled away and she felt so relieved, having been terrified that he would keep draining her energy until nothing was left. mind hazy, light headed and dizzy, she slowly sank to her knees, far too weak to keep herself on her feet any more. her body trembled, though despite all her weakness, she continued to hold the boy tightly and even managed a smile, exhausted as it was.
“i’ll be alright, chiaotzu, i just–”
a hand flew up to cup her head; she felt on the verge of fainting.
“i-i just…need a minute…”
“No, no...!” He flew down and propped her up, tears now freely staining his cheeks. “I should have controlled myself! I... I could have...” Killed her. In a way, dying wasn’t a big deal, with the dragon balls and all. But being the one responsible for it? Over something he could have stopped himself?
That terrified him and sent him deeper into his panic. Frantically, he attempted to get her back on her feet. “You need help!”