Keeping her voice levelled, the rose quartz eyed girl pushed on; “You're right, I have no proof whatsoever.” She let her gaze fall around the circle and to her own friends before continuing, 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡlp6LHnBqUP 維尼

“But I do have witnesses.”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcLQYGildE 維尼

Gasps blew out here and there as the seated waited for their fibber’s response. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrIAwlrEB4 維尼

“Heh. Well?” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡaW4JgGPkpx 維尼“ Think your religion is a lie to keep my mouth shut “  Dark nodded, stepping back as her small, dainty hand clutched as Light’s hoodie rhythmically. A sharp nod was all they exchanged before the second tallest headed on into the debate. “Kanato was with us the whole time Cleo. What’s your problem, honestly?” It was a harsh tone, but the elder couldn’t help it. She was being completely unfair and she couldn’t stand for that. 

“That MONSTER shouted at ME!” Cleo accused.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfkyfblr5d 維尼

”That still gives you no right to call him a monster. It makes you one.” Light stated firmly, listening carefully in order to decide her next argument. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5pGPHZO1A 維尼

But it didn’t come.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDwuV7DMv9 維尼

Instead or putting up another fight, Cleo just walked out, slamming the door behind her. The room seemed to stretch out in an endless silence before Dark tugged at Light’s tangerine coloured hoodie again. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡSp2cyBjDl5 維尼

“We should go.”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8h7f0PC6T 維尼So I'm on testify to crime you're keeping score of. 

As the days that passed turned into weeks, Dark, Light, Laito and Kanato slowly became to drift away from Cleo. Out of sight, out of mind, Dark thought, that was the case until Sylvion and Mino rushed up to her. “Vion? What’s up?” She tossed out, thinking the two were just there to say hello, “Dark, you remember when Cleo and I were..a thing right?” Her head froze, ears perking up and mind clearing to leave space for the new information. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrf6JT4woW 維尼

She nodded an affirmative. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cE9dDTn6x 維尼

“Okay..Mino and I are going to tell you something that you mustn’t tell anyone yet. Okay?” Another nod.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXcPnwdSCS 維尼

<Flashback>8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIin0SIJ4d 維尼

-Sylvion’s P.O.V-8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yjv6S9ClO 維尼“ Why don't you throw me to the wolves? “  I hear her say, that once kind and beautiful voice now sounding like nails on a chalkboard. I just can't believe it! I trusted her. I LOVED HER. And she just goes and cheats on me with one of our closest friends! I don’t even blame the guy, he didn’t even know what was going on. She’s a liar! That’s all that she is. A liar and a cheater.

Dark shuddered at the story, but the shudder wasn’t one of fear or horror, instead one of a slowly bubbling simmer of rage and fury. HOW DARE SHE DO THAT TO HIM? Sylvion is a really nice person! Dark told herself, he always wanted the best for others even if he didn’t show it. She nodded to her companions that she’d stay silent for the time being.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1y9NUkJJvV 維尼Counting all my sins just to cross them off

When the next argument took place, Mino and Sylvion didn’t stand by Cleo’s side, instead, they both stood by Dark and Light’s. Cleo stared at them harshly, indignation clear on her face. “YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS! ME?! A CHEATER! HOW DARE YOU??” Sylvion stationed himself behind Dark’s shoulder, a heavy weight beginning to tip over his shoulders. “I can very well be. And I am. You cheated on me when we were together you jerk.” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡboOIw46b3x 維尼Saying in my tongue, we still lie to trust

At that, Yuma stood up vehemently; launching his own chair back from where he sat until it smashed against the wall with a loud screech. “STOP IT VION! NOW YOURE JUST BEING RIDICULOUS.” He raised an open palm and cranked his hand back. Instinctively, Dark launched a hand out to shield Mino and Sylvion while Light stepped forward to grab the violent arm. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RQuMqWySU 維尼

“Yuma Mukami.” Light began coldly, her voice bit at his knuckles as she dragged on his name, “How old are you? How old are you that you need to hit someone in your own fit of useless rage?” “Old enough, “ Cleo chimed in; she seemed completely unfazed by what was going on right in front of her,  in fact, she seemed elated about it.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1E6bTlNtv 維尼And in my blood couldn't keep you

As her footsteps faded, a voice shouted out from behind her, it was fearful, scared of rejection and terrified to be left unheard. “DARK!!” It crackled, and the owner of said name spun around in shock, “Azusa..? What—“ “IM SORRY! PLEASE COME BACK!” Pale pink eyes darted around to check for any looming bystanders before she rushed over and pulled the taller in for a reassuring hug.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5w5D1NA96O 維尼

”Oh..you poor boy, what are you sorry for?” She murmured soothingly, small palm grazing up and down his back as little gasps shook through Azusa’s body. “I-I can’t..everything. I’m sorry for everything.” It wasn’t much, but Dark understood it and pulled away from the embrace, nodding with a warm smile. “It’s okay Azu, I won’t leave you here. Come. You don’t have to fear this anymore.”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYylm44oXQ 維尼You're fooling Heaven's gates

”YUMA PLEASE LISTEN TO ME!” Dark pleaded, tugging on her childhood friend’s arm as he still stood by Cleo. “DARK CAN YOU JUST STOP? EVEN YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO ALL THESE RUMO—“ The voices raised higher. “THEY ARENT RUMOURS FOR GODSAKES! CANT YOU BLOODY SEE WHATS GOING ON AROUND YOU?!” Dark was crying now, her voice finally giving into the pain that she felt at loosing a brother she once knew to the side of evil.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCgjYRLFSN 維尼So you won't have to change

”Just admit it Dark.” Cleo’s tone was smug, a winner’s tone glossing over every syllable she uttered, “You lose. I didn’t do anything and you all have no proof.” Next to her, Yuma nodded slowly, his action dragged out in certainty. Abruptly, a loud sigh ripped through the otherwise empty hall. “I’m done with this.” Light said sharply. Her eyes narrowing at Yuma, staring with focus.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwRmEHBvcu 維尼

”You. Why can’t you understand that she’s hurting people?? Look at all of us. Yes there aren’t any physical bruises but can’t you see it? Can’t you see the pain in our eyes and the hurt in our hearts? Or are you just to blind to see it?” To their surprise, the boy began to shrink away from her intense gaze. “I...” “Spit it out. If you really think staying with someone who hurts others without a freaking care in the world.” Her voice raised a slight, tone pitching higher towards the end. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07vNcKTQN0 維尼

“Then so be it.” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfSlils6CN 維尼You're no saint, you're no saint, yeah

”You.” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3SOt0QB60 維尼You read between the lines and don't stick to the scriptures

”How dare..”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGnPi1CHM0 維尼You only follow rules if other follow with you

”YOU!”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡSA1PTxAdLa 維尼That doesn't sound so holy, only playing victim

”Cleo.” Light started, her voice even and steady, “How did you ever think this was the right thing to do? How could you ever let your ego rise above everything like that??” The girl said nothing, too stubborn to accept her own fate and wrong-doing. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡJE6wdfV2bQ 維尼Counting all my sins just to cross them off236Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUlGqvFr3i
Saying in my tongue, we still lie to trust

“No one will believe you. They’ll all think you’re crazy!” She countered, looking nervously between the three, “Wrong.” Sylvion echoed from around the corner, walking in with the rest of the guys and Mino. “Almost everyone knows what you’ve done to us Cleo. Don’t even bother trying to hide it.” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHOrQ82BBr 維尼And in my blood couldn't keep you

Dark, who had calmed down, stepped forward again, “Just accept and deal with it. You did this and there’s no going back now Cleo.” 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqabAkKSiD 維尼You're fooling Heaven's gates

Cleo swivelled her head, all eyes were on her and it wasn’t for a good reason. 8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBEEYsrnkV 維尼So you won't have to change

Shoulders dropping and chest heaving, the culprit took a deep breath; released it and spoke, “I admit, I’m honestly sorry for hurting everyone here and I hope we can start over.”8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIgrnqQL63 維尼You're no saint, you're no saint, yeah

Dark gave her a small grin and chuckled light-heartedly. “Of course we can, it’ll take awhile but I’m sure we can work something out.” She chimed.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡM300yGhWTJ 維尼And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough

”Yeah, don’t worry about it, you deserve what will happen from now on but it will get better sooner or later.” Light added.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcqNdJirFR 維尼So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough

The guys nodded as well, and some even spat out their own apologies about what happened–past or present–.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5LFBYB1u1g 維尼And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough

And slowly, the group’s trust grew stronger than before as did their friendship.8964 copyright protection232ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uHwqntDjB 維尼So you won't have to change236Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuKQwKPYp5
You're no saint, you're no saint, yeah