after driving for a while Angel and her brother fell asleep after exhausting themselves with songs and games to entertain themselves.
Looking in the mirror at them Flame sighed and subconsciously grabbed Fangs hand
Fang being surprised at this didn't say a word lest she pulled her hand back but instead held her hand tightly yet gently so if she did try to pull away she'd fail
But Flame didn't notice this as her mind was wondering thinking of her memories and wondering if the decisions she made before were the same as she would make today or if she would do it differently now she knew before she was a dragon a queen a goddess even but now did she still see herself that way or did she view herself as a human girl stuck in a very long dream and if so how did she really feel about Fang did she even still love him as she remembers or its it just a memory of a feeling
'AWAKE AT NIGHT YOU FOCUS ON EVERYONE WHO'S HURT YOU YOUR VIOLENT LACK OF VIRTUE'
Suddenly Fangs phone blared the song Perfect Weapons by Black Veil Brides pulling Flame out of her wondering thoughts and it took her a moment to realize it but it was his ring tone as he pulled it out of his pocket. Flame could hear Viper on the other end
"Yo where the hell you going the forest isn't that far away why are we going the long way around?"
"the kids riding with us fell asleep plus i like my alone time with Flame so of course i'm going to make this trip as long as possible so we wont be disturbed. " and with that he hung up before Viper could retort
"how?" Flame asked quietly
"How what?" he glanced at her with a curious look
"How can you be so sure in your feelings its been hundreds of years we've changed I've changed how could you possibly still love me?"
"Flame. No matter how we change no matter how much time has passed you are you and I am me but my feelings for you are still the same as always."
"But How could you know that? Its only been what a couple days since i got my memories how do I know if what you say is true or not? How can I know you love me for who I am now and not who i used to be?"
"Let me tell you how I know I still love you and not just a memory of you. Yes you changed and I can see that but when I look at you all I want is to keep you safe to hide you away from others and have you all to myself I don't want other men near you I don't even want them to look at you before all this back in the past I felt this but it wasn't as strong back then I was content with just being at your side sitting in the shadows watching over you as your were so strong and brave and fearless you didn't really need me to protect you but now its different i look at you and yes you are still you brave strong and fearless but their is a new side of you one that has doubts and fears its a more human side of you your laughter before was forced like you didn't really know what was funny or how to be happy but now that's changed in the last few days I've seen you cry laugh smile and even worry I've seen not just your beautiful side as a queen but you cute side as a girl and even your ugly side when you cry and everytime i look at you my heart races like i ran for a thousand miles at my top speed but i don't feel tired instead i feel energized like i can take on the world and win as long as i have you to look at everyday." He looked at her "That's how i know i still love you not just the past you but the current you."
Flame starred at him wide eyed never not ever has he said so much at once before with such conviction it made her heart leap in her chest Th-Thump th-thump
She put her hand over her chest to try to slow her heart rate down but it didn't work her face flushed red