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I'm not the Riddler

Edward POV

I stare at Oswald, feeling the same empty sadness invading my chest.

"Got it, same pose." Freeze says blankly.

"Wait! You were right...I'm not the Riddler."

I'm practically begging for some display of emotion from Oswald.

It's torturing me, my heart twists in grief as I come to the chilling conclusion that Oswald is broken. He'll never love me back again. His heart was permanently frozen by my stupidity.

Why did I say I didn't love him?! I did! I always loved him!!! But as I look into those beautiful green eyes, all I feel from him is hate, gloating, and grim satisfaction. I can't go on like this. I feel as though I only have half a brain. The ice did a number on me. I hold back my tears best I can as I murmur what's probably the hardest sentence of my life.

"I'm sorry. I love you. Do it, Oswald. Kill me. Keep me as your trophy. I want it..."

Freeze steps forward, and I brace myself for the bitter cold that awaits.

This is it. This time, it will be permanent. I want it to be....

"Wait. What did you say, Edward?"

Freeze pauses, and I completely stop breathing.

Those eyes.

Those eyes!

"Oswald....I love you. I'm so sorry for everything I put you through. I...I don't know what's wrong with me...but I love you, I'll always love you!"
I break down into loud sobs, pouring my heart out into every word.

"Do you mean that?"

"Yes...of course I do, Oswald.... you're the one. You're my one true love, Oswald."

I stand quickly and rush to him. I wrap my arms around his tiny frame.

"And this is me running to it..."

"Oh, Edward. How romantic..."

"I'm a hopeless romantic, Oswald. I get the feeling you are, too."

"Only for you...."

I'm never letting go again....

Just say you won't let go, Oswald....

Just say you won't let go...