Lacrimosa wrote:
Levi: I tensed slightly when she spoke her last words. There was a heavy feeling in my chest. I grit my teeth. "Quit saying that." I spoke with anger, frustration, and pain in my voice. Much more than I hoped would slip out. I looked away in order to compose myself, then, still facing the other direction, spoke calmly, "I refuse to back away from a commitment I have made. Besides, I owe you for hurting you that day."
Serenity: I turned to face him, frustrated. "I've done this by myself before and I can do it again." I began sitting up again, pushing from my elbows to the palms of my hands.