[ the biggest lie that Sage tells to himself and to others is that he does not care. because he does care, a lot and deeply and he will tear himself apart to keep those he loves and cares for safe. and while everyone in this house is someone that Sage cares for, someone Sage loves in his own way, he knows that there are differences.

somewhere in the last few months of these people in his house, in their house, Minsu has made his way to the top of the list. Sage isn't sure how, fuck they haven't even slept together not really, but the human is one of the few Sage would pull his still beating heart out of his chest for. so to hear him think so little--- to think that he --

no.

Sage pulls back to let his thumbs trace the tear tracks lightly, to look at Minsu when he speaks. it takes a second but he nods.]

I won't. I promise, okay. [ and he means it. ] I can't-- I mean I can't promise I won't be difficult, that anything won't be hard but--

[ wait. w a i t.

Sage blinks and peers at Minsu, confused and wanting all at once. he is completely unaware of the potential fire hazard right now.]

What do you want? Like, from me. This? Fuck.