Friends Of… II 64C

“I-“ Yes. Bad idea. But he did pick a side.

“You hugged me and whispered in my ear that you’ll always see me. What side was that?” She tilted her head and watched his blank silent face and eyes on her. “Sawyer, do you know what it’s like to trust someone completely, faith beyond measure, absolute belief?” His forehead creased, she folded her arms. “A crazy example that I don’t really like, but take Superman and Lois for example, or Spider-Man and Maryjane. But mostly Superman and Lois.

“Lois knows that no matter what danger she’s in, Superman will come save her. Even if she thinks it or whispers his name. Maybe. But that’s what I think. But I’ve read enough and watched enough to know he saves her most of the time. How many timelines did she die in? I mean- sorry. I was rambling. Did you plan on coming back for me? Was there ever going to be an us?”

He was listening, but he couldn’t think of an answer, he couldn’t think of anything to say.