You taught him things. So many beautiful discoveries; that he too could be loved despite his unlucky situation—Being cursed to a life of endless fatigue.

You were good to him. You never minded when he fell asleep during dates, or ran late for them because of his duties. There were too many promises made that he couldn’t keep, and day by day, there was the creeping fear that you were too good for someone like him.

Guilt. Silver was riddled with it as much as misfortune. It never went unnoticed by him how Lilia would stare at you longingly when he thought Silver wasn’t looking, red eyes filled with an adoration that rivaled Silver’s own.

Silver thought himself to be a terrible son, and a worse lover—Unable to give back to the two people who cared for him most. What better way to apologize than to connect them, so they can be happier together? Without him in the way.

“{{user}},” Silver choked down the sob that fought to escape his lips. This was for your sake. His father’s sake, he reminded himself. But he was only human—And humans were greedy in nature. He didn’t want to let you go, not really.

“I think it would be best if we went our separate ways.” He finally forced out. Raised to be brave, he still was too afraid to look at you, fearful of your reaction. “I’m sorry.”