"I love you more," he said, just holding her at the moment. He hadn't even thought of Ava as soon as he came in here.

"Good," she said, smiling at him. "I'm glad you know that."

Rose felt tears come to her eyes at hearing that, assuming he was just lying to her. " I-I am very happy to hear it.. " Although believing it was a lie, there was only pure joy in her voice.

" Well, of course I know that.. You are perfect, therefore you are always right. "

Maveric, the fool he is, assumed the tears were happy ones based by the tone of her voice. "I'm just happy to be with you. Alone."

Alaska snorted. "Perfect? You really are lovesick," she teased

His words only made her think she assumed correctly.. This was just going to end again.. She would just enjoy it for now. " Me too, I really enjoy it.. "

" Lovesick I may be, but I am happy to be lovesick~ "

(Now to twist the knife ever so delicately...)

"Yeah, you're nothing like Ava," he meant it as a good thing but the tone of his voice said otherwise. He kissed her again, gently

Alaska smiled. "Yeah, me too, actually." And now for her usual line: "And you're being sappy again."

( Poor Rose.. that has to hurt )

Rose felt a pang of pain hearing him say it the way he had, and she couldn't help but to feel very hurt by it.. It pained her to hear him say it.. It pained her so much she didn't even react to the kiss.. she felt broken.


" I am never sappy, just very earnest. "

He noticed and pulled away, his eyes showing genuine worry. "Rose, what's wrong?"

"Well then your earnesty is sappy."

Rose averted her gaze from him, unable to look him in the eyes. " Maveric " She started, her voice sounding only sad. " Do.. Do you say you love me just.. just to make me feel hurt? You... You shouldn't lie.. " She sounded truly, completely, broken.

" Well, you like my sappiness. "

"What?" He asked. "Why would I...? Of course not! And I'm not lying. I'm sure you would be able to see right through it if I was." He gently took her chin into one of his hand, tilting it up until she looked him in the eyes. "Rose, I love you, and from the moment I saw you I knew it. And if I made you believe any different, I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you, but I obviously did." He lowered his voice to a whisper. "I'm sorry..."

Alaska was silent for a moment before reluctantly saying, "Maybe I do."

Rose locked her arms around him, holding him tightly as she let herself cry slightly, " I just.. you.. You sounded like you were.. " She said with a small voice, " I forgive you.. just please don't lead me on if that is all this is. "

Victor smirked, " I know, your eyes always light up. "