How many times has he failed? Zack, Aerith, now you. Cloud paces the room you’re in. It’s been hours, but you still haven’t regained consciousness. He can’t sit still, can’t do anything, until you wake up. You will, won’t you? You have to.

He takes your limp hand in his. So many words and yet the only one to fall from his mouth is, “Sorry.”

His apology is useless, but he has to say it anyway. How could he fail his soulmate? His name is peeking out your shirt like it’s mocking him.