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tom riddle: dying in your arms in the middle of a battle

"stay with me," you plead, your voice trembling as you drop to your knees beside him.

he looks up at you, his gaze piercing despite the pain etched on his face. "go," he rasps, his voice barely audible above the clamor. "save yourself." he says.

tears blur your vision as you press your hands against the wound, trying in vain to stop the bleeding. "i'm not leaving you," you choke out, desperation tightening your chest.

his lips curl into a faint, small smile, one you rarely see. "stubborn," he murmurs, a hint of admiration in his voice despite the agony. "always." he says.

"don't talk," you beg, your hands shaking as you try to stop the flow of blood. "you're going to be okay." you say.

he reaches up, brushing a bloodstained hand against your cheek, his touch gentle yet cold. "listen to me," he insists, his breath shallow. "there's no time... just listen." he says.

your heart clenches with dread as you realize the finality in his words. "please," you plead, tears falling unchecked. "don't leave me." you say.

his eyes search yours, a flicker of regret crossing his face. "i'm sorry," he whispers, his voice barely a whisper. "i wish..." he says.

"no," you interrupt, shaking my head frantically. "don't say it." you say.

he smiles weakly, his grip on your hand faltering. "you deserve... so much more," he manages, his strength fading. "i love..." he says. "i love.. you.." he whispers weakly.

"don't," you sob, your heart breaking as you hold onto his hand, willing him to stay. "please.. tom.." you say.

he closes his eyes, his breathing slowing, the battle's cacophony fading into the background. "live," he murmurs, his voice barely audible. "live for me..." he says.

"i will," you promise through choked sobs, voice cracking with grief. "i will." you say.

his hand goes limp in yours, his last breath leaving him, and you're left kneeling beside him, clutching his lifeless hand to your chest, the weight of loss crushing you as the battle rages on, oblivious to the shattered world within you.