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:We need to get out of here. Now.:
:You finally done shutting me out?: Eli asked.
:Yes.:
:Good.Can you move?:
:. . . No,: Haruka said, grudgingly.
The mad god carried on, oblivious to their silent conversation. “If I put you back together, you might change your mind about that. What do you say? Wouldn’t you like to know what it’s like being whole again?”
Twin spikes of revulsion bounced between them.
:No offense, Haruka. You know I love you, but I don’t want to be you.:
:I don’t want to be you either. You’re more fun to play with when I can see you. Besides, I’m not sharing you with anyone, let alone this guy.:
:Agreed, so what do we do?:
:Stall, until we see an opening.:
Eli could do that. “We don’t need you to make us whole. Don’t you have something better to do with your time? If it’s been so long, maybe you should find a better hobby.”
The god threw back his head and laughed. “How about just you then? I’ve always found this side of you more amusing than the cold, quiet side. What do you say, pretty? If you go with me, I’ll leave this one alone.”
Eli’s stomach churned. Could he sacrifice himself like that? If it was for Haruka?
:Don’t even think about it. You said you wanted me to stop shutting you out, that means you can’t do it either.:
:Together or nothing then?:
:Together or nothing.:
:It’s been nice knowing you in this life.:
:It’s not over yet.:
“Neither of us is going with you,” Eli said.
“Do you even realize how self-centered it is for the two of you to be together like this? You’re lucky that I even want you.”
“Then stop wasting your time on us. Go find someone else more worthy of your attention.” Eli spat. He didn’t care how weird they were. Nothing felt as right as the bond he had with Haruka. This god could get bent.
“Fine. If you don’t want to be reasonable, I’ll just reset you both again.” The man held up his hands, and clouds parted overhead. The sun instantly became scorching. “Maybe next time, I’ll find a way to make it so you can’t meet. You’ll feel differently me about me if I become your savior instead of him.”
:I hate this guy.: Haruka’s mental voice growled, vibrating Eli down to his bones.
:I don’t care what he says. There is no world where we don’t find each other.: Eli gripped Haruka so tightly his fingers went numb. He tried desperately to move his feet, but the weight pushed even harder, and his knees nearly buckled.
:I will always find you. Wait for me.:
:Make sure and be a massive jerk next time so I’ll recognize you.: Eli’s throat hurt from holding back tears. He refused to cry in front of this asshole of a god.
:As long as you make sure to be a tiny brat.:
:It’s a deal.:
They faced the god defiantly, standing side by side, holding hands, ready for whatever was about to come.
