i will not live forever

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.ü