[He knew this was coming from the very moment he even considered telling her. Only, now that it's happening, he's realizing he is far from being as prepared as he originally imagined he would be. It's more so her actions that get to him the most. Like a very forceful kick to his gut. It's the way she's looking at him, and how very close she is to sobbing. Not that the way she speaks, and the tone she uses, aren't a part of the whole.
But he has no right at all to feel as pained as she is. This is all his fault.]
I'm not.
[He's quiet at first. His stomach is knotting before he can even really begin to speak again. He isn't going to try and keep her eyes on his.]
No; I never have liked that man. That much is true.
[The sole person who destroyed Zero's entire life. Yet at the same time, it's because of tragedy that he met Yuuki. He wouldn't go back and change it all.]
But even I was surprised that he really did do it. I never expected it.
[But she still isn't going to believe it.
His mouth feels dry.]
I told you because of the very opposite. I didn't want to hide something that has to do with you. Something that's a part of your life which you have the right to know.
Maybe I was wrong to do so, then. Maybe it was too soon.
[One of his hands resting upon his knees curls tight.]
You can not believe me all you want, but I'm not lying.