The Bird That Couldn't Sing (GBFF)

Chapter 49 - Sang

"Please, I want you to kiss me, North Star," I plead, my voice sounding exactly like it used to, except older now. I notice all his muscles tense as he stares at me in shock.

"R-really?" he asks, unsure.

"Yes."

And then he leans in, and his lips are so close to mine, and--

The door to my room slams against the wall, jolting me out of my surprisingly peaceful sleep. Just as I was about to kiss North.

"It's time to wake up, my love. The hour of the sun has arisen and the time for slumber has passed," Volto's robotic voice sends chills down my spine--not something I'd want to wake up to. Besides, who even says stuff like that?

When looking around, I realize that I'm in the luxurious pink bed, tucked under the soft covers. I don't even remember falling asleep, let alone climbing into the bed. And... wait a minute... who changed my clothes?

I swiftly uncover myself to see that I'm wearing a silky-soft, pastel pink nightgown. Hands shaking, I sign, "Did you change my clothes last night?" I already know the answer.

"Oh, why yes, I did. I figured you'd be much more comfortable in this than your other choice of attire."

With a sigh, I ask what's really on my mind, the fact that Volto changed me being forgotten right now. It isn't the most pressing issue, as far as I'm concerned. Though it does make me want to cry my eyes out, but everything does at this point.

"Please, tell me who you are." Thinking that maybe this will convince them to take off their guise, I say, "I promise I won't judge you. Maybe I can learn to love you, but not with the mask or the voice modulator on. I don't want you to hide yourself from me." I can only hope that was believable. I give a small smile to help sell it. For a moment, I think Volto did believe me, until I hear their robotic laughter and my face falls.

"Oh, my dear Sang, you think I don't know you well enough by now to know when you're lying? Regardless, I will show you who I am." My face brightens again, just to fall again when Volto says, "But not now. Later, though, I promise--when you've gotten to know the real me."

"And how am I going to do that?"

"Ask me anything you want, and I swear I'll answer with the truth. BUT it can't be anything similar to asking me of our whereabouts or my identity. You'll see soon enough."

With a sigh, I nod, knowing this is the best I'll get. "Um, what is it that you see in me? Why did you pick me?"

"Technically, that's two questions. But I'll answer anyways. First, it's because the moment I saw you, I just knew--knew you were like me. I could see it in your eyes. And second, well, because I felt this connection with you. Like true love; the second my eyes connected with yours, I fell," Volto answers with a shrug, like this is just a casual conversation. That honestly makes me even more scared. Plus, that's exactly what I felt when I first saw the boys, and when we first touched--those sparks I felt.

I know it probably sounds impossible, but it was just... instant. I didn't realize I was in love with them then, but it didn't take long for me to realize that it was love I was feeling, and that I'd been in love the whole time. What Volto is saying... I can't even judge, because that's exactly how I felt--feel.

"Is there anything else you'd like to know, Sang?"

With a nod, I answer, "Yes, actually, how did you find this place?" My gaze drifts all around the room, taking it all in for what feels like the thousandth time since I got here just yesterday.