A Superhero's Heart//A Garmau vs Garrence vs Glaze AU

22: No.

I sat at the edge of the rooftop of where Howler and I met for our patrol. I didn't want to do this...at all. I knew how Howler felt about this situation, about me.

"Hey, P!"

I look back to see him standing there, his arms crossed and a bright smirk on his face. I knew what he was thinking inside though. Like, why was I going through with this? He may not know it's me but, he still cares. I stood up to face him and came to a reasonable distance so we could have a normal conversation.

"So, what's in that smart brain of your's?", He asked, tapping my head, playfully. "Are we off to ask Garroth or...?"

I sighed, knowing what to tell him.

"I already did,", I said, running through excuses in my head. "He said that he wouldn't mind being turned in.", Howler seemed shocked. So much so, his fake ears twitched. "What is it, Wolfie?"

"Nothing...I'm just impressed that he would be willing to do that,", He shrugged, "for Scaleswind." He combed back his hair, like he was thinking about something. "Are we going to pick him up?"

"N-No,", I stuttered, "I already dropped him off."

"W-What!?"

I took a step back, not expecting a reaction like that.  He seemed to be shocked and a bit aggressive but, not dangerous.

"He wanted to get it over with and left."

"And you didn't think I would want to be there?", He says in the same tone, "He's someone I know and I...I..."

He stopped mid-sentence. He seemed to talk frantically and was having a hard time finding words.

"I didn't want him to go because, he's such a good person and....I cannot stand him being there with that-that....monster!", He yelled the last word hoarsely.

I didn't know what to say so, I didn't say anything.

You should say something.

Ekon, not the time.

Kid, he's having a breakdown. I'm sure he would really appreciate you telling him.

I stayed silent for a while, just observing Howler. He was now tapping his foot and his hands were on his hips. I needed to tell him...it was the right thing to do. It just sadly had to happen now...

"Wolfie,", I said, taking in a deep breath. "I need to-"

"Hey,", He says, his tone dying down and taking my hands, "I'm sorry for yelling. I just...you know. Seeing someone you know go through something like this is definitely not something that I would call my cup of tea. I apologize for taking it out on you, love."

He kissed my lips, softly. Making my situation even more difficult.

"No, I need to tell you something,", I say, his ears perking up. "But, it can't happen on the edge of this roof."

Confused, he nodded and I lead him the back of the building's roof, which had brick wall from another building against it. A nice, convenient place for what I'm about to do....

"What is it that you need to tell me, P?", Wolfie says, caressing my cheek. I inhaled and moved his hand away, even though I really didn't want to. It was warm and comforting.

"I think it's time for me to tell you something that I've kept a secret from you this whole time,", I say, fiddling with my hands. "I just hate that it's happening now of all times..."

"It's not what I think it is...is it?", He asked, getting a bit excited from my time. "If so, P, you don't have to do it-"

"No, I want to,", I say, pulling back my hood. "It's what's best...since I'm not sure what's going to happen later."