The Torn Dress

Fic might still have been affected by the image of Rafael kissing Erina in the photo. As a result, he continued to feel jealous and, even tonight, didn’t want to let Erina go, not even for a moment.

He kept holding her close. There was an overwhelming fear of losing her.

“It's only because of you that my life has meaning again. Only because I can have you does my life feel valuable once more,” Fic whispered softly into Erina’s ear.

Erina turned to him, slightly pulling away.

“I’m not going anywhere, Fic. I’ve promised you. Please trust me.”

“I trust you, Erina. But sometimes, it’s time that can’t be trusted. So never let time destroy this happiness. You and I, there must be no third party.”

Erina smiled. “There won’t be. As long as you protect my love, I’ll protect yours too.”

“I will. Will you promise me?”

“We will both promise, Fic.”

Fic hugged her again. “I’m happy.”