Ooh, if it's not too much trouble, can you do #21 with our favourite trash man, Valentine? (I need something sweet to excuse my bad taste in ros, because I still like the manipulative goblin that caught feelings 😂 )
#21 A Promise
“But how can I really know you’re being honest?” The question hits him harder than he expects.
You’re standing by the window, looking outside, but he doesn’t think you’re really seeing anything. You just don’t want to look at him.
Valentin sighs, taking a tentative step toward you. “I need you to trust me, all right?”
“Trust...” Your voice is one of disdain. “You throw that word around so casually, yet I doubt you trust me.”
“I do trust you,” he says, after a beat of hesitation. Oh, it isn’t like he distrusts you, it’s just...how can he trust you with everything he comes with, with all the emotional baggage he carries? He trusts you with his life, but not his secrets.
“Liar.”
“Look...” He trails off pathetically as he embraces you, resting his cheek on top of your head. He wishes he could tell you, but then everything would be for naught. This is his burden to carry -- not yours. “I can’t tell you yet, but I do trust you. I trust that you’ll never let me down. I trust that you’ll believe in me, even if I don’t tell you everything.”
“It sounds unfair.”
“I know I’m being unfair, but please just...just tolerate it for now, okay?” His hands find yours, interlacing his fingers with your own.
You’re quiet for a while, before sighing. “Tell me everything when you can.”
“I promise.”
I promise that I’ll keep you away from it all. I promise that everything I’m doing is to your benefit as well.
I promise I’ll try not to hurt you.
