Corrupted Dreams

Chapter Thirteen

Shelphine's P.O.V

It dawned on me. 

"I'm dreaming." I say aloud.

Both Dark and Light looked at me like 'welp, we screwed up.' Dark quickly thrusts his arm out towards Light, a beam of dark purple shoots from his hand. Almost immediately, Light is engulfed in the purple energy type stuff. He falls to his knees, clearly in pain. 

"Please brother, I didn't mean to." Light says weakly.

I look at Dark hard to believe the same person who was just blushing and flirting with me is doing this. His face is filled with hate. Could he really hate his own brother?

"Dark." I say softly, trying to calm him.

He looks back at me like he forgot I am here. his expression turns to shame and regret. He lets go of Light, who gasps a large, relieved breath. Light looks at me with thankfulness.

"I think I'll leave now. Sorry Dark."

He disappears with another flash. I try to look Dark in the eyes, but his wouldn't meet mine. 

"It's alright Dark." I say, reassuringly. 

"No. It's not." He replies.

"Yes it-"

"You don't understand!" He yells. 

I flinch a little on accident. 

"I scare you..." Dark says, deeply disappointed.

"Well I-"

"Don't lie. I look like a monster, and act like one too."

He sits on the ground, head in his hands.

"I am a monster. Why did I think I had a chance at love?"

So he does love me. I sit down beside him. And hug him. I don't really know why. I feel him tense up, then slowly relax.

"Why are hugging me?" Dark asks, sounding depressed.

"I don't know." I say, honestly.

Hesitantly, he hugs back. It feels nice. I feel safe in his arms, which doesn't really make sense, as I was, in fact, scared of him. But not anymore.

"When I first saw you, I was afraid. Now when I see you, I don't see a monster. I see a boy who just needs to be cared about. Who needs to be loved."

I share my emotions with Dark. I never really thought these things before. But I know, deep down, this is how I feel about him. I love him.

"I love you Dark. I want to be the one who gives you the love you need." 

He lets go, ending our hug. He looks me in the eyes. I look into his.

"Do you truly mean it?" He asks, his voice hopeful.

"Yes. I do."

And just like that, his lips are on mine. It feels like our kiss goes on forever. Sadly, I have to pull away for air. I feel myself fading, this time I know why.

"I'm waking up." I sigh. 

"I can tell." Dark responds. 

Before I can say anything else, I'm awake.