Can't Help Falling In Love

"If I wanted to burn this world to the ground, make everyone kneel at my feet, will you help me, benevolent hero?"

Villain leaned forward, tilting her head back to look up into the hero's stubborn eyes.

"No." His tone was unwavering, final. "I'd protect the world from you, and I'd protect you from the world. I will make it so that you can hurt no one, including yourself."

Villain smiled in grim amusement. "You think you're strong enough?"

It was the hero's turn to smile. A bittersweet curve of his lips that dipped at the edges. "Far from it. But, I think you care enough."

(To be continued....)