Drama (Cammy and Onyx's Story)

Chapter 24: Let Yourself Be Loved

ONYX POV:

The weight of my confession hung heavy in the air as Cammy sat across from me, her eyes searching mine for reassurance that I couldn't give. The truth had finally surfaced, but instead of relief, I felt a new wave of turmoil crashing over me.

"Onyx," Cammy began, her voice trembling slightly, "what are we going to do?"

I looked down, unable to meet her gaze. "I don't know, Cammy. I... I should let you go. It's not safe for you to be with me. I've put you in danger just by being here."

Her hand reached across the table, finding mine and squeezing it gently. "But I don't want to leave you, Onyx. I love you."

Tears welled up in my eyes as her words washed over me, conflicting emotions tearing me apart. "I love you too, Cammy," I whispered, my voice breaking. "But that's exactly why I can't let this continue. I can't keep putting you at risk."

Cammy's grip tightened, her expression pleading. "Onyx, we can figure this out together. We'll find a way to keep each other safe."

I shook my head, my throat tightening with emotion. "I want to believe that, Cammy. But I've seen what my past can do. I thought I could leave it behind, but it's not that simple. They don't just let you walk away."

A tear rolled down Cammy's cheek, and she leaned closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "I can't lose you, Onyx. I can't imagine my life without you."

The battle raged inside me, torn between my love for Cammy and the knowledge that staying with her could lead to disaster. "I hate myself for this," I admitted, my voice barely audible. "I know what I should do, but I can't."

Cammy wiped away her tears, her gaze unwavering. "Then we face this together," she said firmly. "Whatever happens, we face it together."

I looked into her eyes, seeing the fierce determination and unconditional love that she offered. "I don't deserve you," I murmured, overwhelmed by the depth of her devotion.

"You don't have to deserve love, Onyx," Cammy replied softly. "You just have to let yourself be loved."

With those words, a flicker of hope ignited within me, despite the darkness of our circumstances. I squeezed her hand tightly, silently vowing to protect her with everything I had, even if it meant confronting the shadows of my past once more.

As we sat there, hand in hand, the uncertainty of our future loomed large. But for now, in the warmth of Cammy's presence, I found a sliver of peace amid the storm.