[Her vision becomes blurry and she doesn't know exactly when the dam holding it all in broke. Throat tight, it suddenly feels difficult to breath. Unable to accept his words, the mere idea raising bile into her throat, she shakes her head.]
No. [Trembling, her fingers curl into her palms to try and steady herself. Her voice cracks and wavers before she clears her throat and tries again.] You're wrong, no.
[He's not gone. But for him to say such... Jaw clenching, she swallows thickly before her watery gaze finds his. What is this...? A cruel joke...? Even if deep down she knows he's not the sort. Through her tears her eyes narrow into a glare and she takes a step back from him.]
Is this just another means of upsetting me, Zero...? [The frustration and emotion is clear, ringing within her voice, shaking with each breath.] You're lying. [Something he's never really done to her before. The accusation is there, thrown out so easily in the moment despite no basis for it. It's easier than any other explanation. This is the only one she can accept.] You're lying to me Zero. You've always hated Kaname, and now you're lying to me. But I don't have to listen to that.
[Shaking her head she lifts her hands up, shielding her ears as she takes another step back from him.]
I'm not going to listen to people lie to me anymore. So stop it. Stop lying to me, Zero.