31 Days of Affocara Posting {ONE SHOT COLLECTION}

Day 3: Fight

A/N: Affogato is a toxic asshole in this. Do not take this as romantic or him being in the right

"Affogato! What you're saying is treasonous!" Caramel Arrow yelled, her voice filled with disbelief. 

"I am just stating an obvious fact. As of currently, Dark Cacao is not someone that is fit to rule the kingdom." Affogato's fingers gripped his staff tightly, a frown forming on her face.

He had always calculated that this would happen. Caramel Arrow was the king's most loyal soldier, the chances of her betraying him were extremely slim. However, that was merely because everyone else in her life had been repeating the same code of honour again and again. While his feelings for her were genuine and true, at least that’s what he thought, he had always hoped to influence her to his side with his charm.

Yet no matter how much he poured his heart out to her, her heart had always had another home. 

Caramel Arrow glared at him from across the room. "You're lucky we're in my private watchtower so nobody can hear you spew such…nonsense!” She stumbled over her words, so utterly perplexed at Affogato’s suggestion. “Explain yourself now!”

 Affogato just let out a mocking laugh. “Hah, have you not noticed it yet darling?” His brows furrowed as he spoke through gritted teeth. “This kingdom…is suffering. People are suffering from starvation, bandits, beasts…and yet what is the king doing to remedy this, hmm?"
"The king is doing all that he can-"

"Oh my poor sweetheart…" Affogato cut her off and walked towards her. He reached out a hand and gently stroked her cheek. "Do you really believe that?"

Carmarl Arrow pushed his hand away. "If you're so adamant on this ridiculous idea, who do you propose to be the new ruler?" She nearly snarled as she spoke. "Oh let me guess, you are suggesting this because you want to be king. I thought you were above having such desires by now." Her last few words carried a hint of despondency in them, but Affogato did not comment on it. 

Instead, he lifted his head and stared at her straight in the eyes. "It doesn't have to be me." He whispered. "It can be you. As long as you take care of the kingdom, unlike our so-called king."

Caramel Arrow just stayed silent. Her eyes narrowed. "...Affogato…I heard rumours you were turning away cookies in need at the gates. Is this true..?" 

"...Seriously?" Affogato started laughing maniacally. "You seriously believe some nonsensical rumours over me? Am I not your lover? Do you not care for me? Why am I being placed second to your king? I put so much into loving you, because I do, and yet you treat me like this?"

His voice was full of so much poison that Caramel Arrow was taken aback. "W-What are you talking about! Affogato I- I do care for you! B-But you can't force me to choose between you and the king!" Caramel Arrow's heart ached heavily in her chest. 

Affogato looked away, his voice full of bitterness. "I think you have already chosen. And it's certainly not me you value the most. Or at all, really."

He pushed Caramel Arrow aside and made his way to the door. Caramel Arrow reached out a hand. "Affogato, wait-" But it was too late, and he opened the door and left without another word. 

Caramel Arrow had fallen into silence. It felt like a brick had crushed her heart. She could never have imagined it would turn out this way. Affogato had always been so…loving. His words had been gentle, he touched her with so much care and always made sure she was alright. Even when he was in a bad mood, he never got this upset at her. So…why…

Caramel Arrow felt something wet stream down her cheek. She was surprised, and instantly rubbed the weird wet thing off. "Huh..?" She stared down at it, too out of it to say much. "...a…tear..?" It had been so long since she had shed a tear. She looked back towards the door, her entire body filled with despair. 

She never wanted it to end like this. 

A/N: The end physically hurt to write which is why this is late lmfao