Before the Devil Knew Your Name

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TW: mentions of death

“They say the loveliest angels make the cruelest demons,” His eyes softened for just a moment. “And oh, my darling, you were so kind and innocent before you got dragged to hell.”

“You forget where I learned it from.” I say, a ghost of a smile on my lips. 

“I’ll never forget. Sometimes I wish I never met you but only so that you didn’t have to turn out like this - like me. ”

“I thought you said you couldn’t live without me.”

“I can’t, that’s the problem. From the moment I met you, I knew you were different. I was selfish enough that I let myself get close to you and make you love me.”

“Emris, I—”

“Wait, just let me finish.” He lets out a breath. “I knew damn well that anyone who gets close to me will turn out like this.”

“Okay look, Emris, this was a one time thing, okay? It’s not like I’m going to turn out to be the world's most wanted murderer. He tried to kill you and I did what I could to help you. I would do it all over again for you.  You would have done the same for me and you know it - I know it.”

We stay silent for a long moment, looking at each other. He seems to have calmed down. Then he pulls me into a tight hug. 

“I’m sorry,” he whispers in my ear - I can feel his every breath. “I just panicked. I never wanted you to get involved in things like this.”

“That’s okay.” I say. 

“I love you.” He breathes out. 

“As do I.” I smile. 

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