Robert's hands stilled, for a moment, and then settled his food back down on the plate. Something about the way Saya expressed that felt soothing, as though it was all right for him to have loved, and love again. As if he wasn't the scum of the earth for following his heart. As if..
As if Petra was no less amazing apart from him. And it was true, it was exactly how he'd always felt, but so good to hear from someone else.
For a split second, Saya made him feel like everything was okay. For everyone.
But it really wasn't.
"It is nice. Well, it's more than nice." He breathed in a shaky breath. "I don't think I'd last very long without Mimsy. And I know I wouldn't have lasted a minute without Petra. I guess some people like to say that means I'm weak, but I don't give a s**t. If my intrinistic need to love, and be loved, is seen as a weakness by someone, then that person don't understand how much stronger love can make you." He'd said it wrong, of course, but intrinsic was one of those words Robert would never have known before his long, arduous studies had begun. It sounded odd, coming from him - especially since he'd added a syllable or two.
But he tried.
His face split into a warm, loving grin. "Don't worry, though. You're beautiful, inside and out. Somebody's got to notice that soon and grab hold of you - the only question is whether or not they're worth it. Cause if they're not." He cracked his knuckles.
If his experience with Madison's boyfriend said anything about how serious Robert's silent threat was, it expelled any possibility that he was joking.
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besides, he already destroyed ryan once, he'll do it again!! >=FFFFFF
