forum A Promise of Fire (closed)

Started April 06, 2023 by @ElderGod-yellowqueen

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Amyntas covers his ears, shaking.

"It's never going to go away if you don't face it." Ariella sighed, running a hand through her hair. She didn't know how to help someone that didn't want to be helped.

Amyntas whimpers, closing his eyes. He had been so hurt in the past…just thinking about what happened made him feel like he was still with him. That he was being watched. Amyntas coughs, hiccuping.

"It's never going to stop hurting, Amyntas. But if you face it, you will be able to move on. It'll always stay with you but you can't start healing until you deal with it." Ariella slipped off of the bed and walked to his side of the bed, crouching beside it.

Amyntas whimpers, “It’s too hard…it makes me feel like I’m having a heart attack every time I even think about it…I relive it…”

"And that feeling is never going to stop until you face it. Everytime you sleep, you're going to see it. Anytime anyone comes close to mentioning it, you're going to see it. It's never going to get better if you don't face it."

Amyntas hides underneath the blanket, trying to shield himself.

"I'll let you think about it." She rose and went to the bathroom. She just needed to get away but she didn't want to leave him alone.

Amyntas whines, unsure.

She washed her face and stared at her reflection for way too long. She looked tired. She sat on the toilet, just to sit, and put her head in her hands.

Amyntas whimpers, forcing himself to stay in bed.

After a time passed, Ariella finally opened the door and watched the prince from the doorway.

Amyntas grips the sheets, *Just hurry and do it…at least make the pain go away…” He slowly sits up, then starts getting up. He yelps once he sees Ella. “Um-“

Ariella was leaning against the doorframe, watching him with an eyebrow raise and arms crossed.

Amyntas bites his lip, making sure his sleeves were pulled down.

"Oh no, please continue, don't stop on my account," Ariella waved her hand. "But don't forget what I told you. Even death won't stop your pain. It will follow you unless you face it."

Amyntas bites his lip harder, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Are you ready to try or do you want to wallow in self pity some more?" Ariella asked.

Amyntas grips his arms, shaking.

"I need an answer Amyntas." She was only so patient.

Amyntas whimpers. He had no words. He didn’t know what to do…or say.

"Amyntas." She was growing impatient.

He whines, “I cant! Just leave me alone!”

Ariella sighed and nodded her head. "Okay."

Amyntas whimpers, looking away. “I-I’m sorry…I- I just…” he whines, feeling his chest get hot.

Ariella nodded. "I know you are. But if you're not going to help me help you, there's nothing else I can do here."

Amyntas shudders, “I…don’t want to make you do that kinda stuff…besides…it’s pointless…and I brought you here to keep you safe…not to work…”

"I wouldn't offer if I didn't want to help. And you can't keep me safe if you can't deal with your stuff."

Amyntas sighs, “Still…”