i could only but quietly stare at his apparent disbelief.
 
 he was not used to hearing no.
 
 no.
 
 "until when, then?"
 
 i don't know . . . 
 
 i have to look for my insignificance again.
 
 i need saving too.
 
 i am no hero.
 
 but i cannot be your damsel in distress.
 
 our story cannot be that easy, even if classic, oh yes.
 
 elegance? we never lacked modesty and our sometimes-overboard humility.
 
 i remember, "don't be too humble; you're not that great."
 
 ouch.
 
 forget my arrogance. up until now, i know nothing still.
 
 you cannot force any more words out of me.
 
 i do not know anything.
 
 take your ivies with you.
 
 your quick-melt bullets.
 
 your well-thought-up phrases.
 
 i gave a knowing smile.
 
 i know love now as well.ΓΌ