*Tiara*
"Why can't you see that there's no cure for this curse?" X's frustration seeped through every word he spoke, making me wince. He stared blankly into a distant void, avoiding my pleading eyes. But I could feel the pain and fear inside him that he struggled to hide. It made my heart cry, but I couldn't accept defeat.
"No, X," I shook my head slowly. "Just because they don't know the cure doesn't mean it doesn't exist," I insisted, my voice quivered as my throat tightened, and my eyes welled up with tears.
Grabbing his arm, I gently turned him to face me and stared into his eyes, my own glistening with resolve. As X met my wet gaze, his tough exterior softened.
"Okay," he sighed, his shoulders slumping. "I believe you. But why are you crying, baby?"
More tears streamed down my ch
