Dream state- Part 1

Damien looked at Penelope who looked heartbroken and dejected, "The corruption can't kill me, mouse. Cheer up."

Penny looked at her hands and his hands which now came to hold, linking with his fingers. She was sure it was going to work, sure because it was tested on the open wound as well as the tree which had wilted due to weather to be brought back to life. She had been eagerly waiting for Damien to return back so that she could get rid of the corruption but she didn't know it was going to fail like this without a sliver of effect. 

"You know, truth to be told, I don't mind the corruption one bit," he said, gaining her attention. She lifted her head to look into his eyes which was close right now, "Having the corrupted heart is good in a way where the potion will never work on me."

"But the smoke did," she pointed out, her hand clutching to his.