It doesn't stop that hand from suddenly gripping into Asch's arm and for his eyes to just squeeze shut instead of that calm look from before, and that crushing fear to sweep over him again. He tries to push it off, but -
Van hates him. Van thinks he's trash. Less than that, Van thinks he's nothing. An it. Van ruined both of their lives and ripped it to shreds, and Asch is -
How can Asch say that this won't change anything between them if he's staying with him?!
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It doesn't stop that hand from suddenly gripping into Asch's arm and for his eyes to just squeeze shut instead of that calm look from before, and that crushing fear to sweep over him again. He tries to push it off, but -
Van hates him. Van thinks he's trash. Less than that, Van thinks he's nothing. An it. Van ruined both of their lives and ripped it to shreds, and Asch is -
How can Asch say that this won't change anything between them if he's staying with him?!
Luke's eyes snap open as he looks up at Asch.]
Van?! Why?!