A Rave Betrayal

__Nova:__ *Glancing up, Nova's tear-streaked face softens a fraction at your gentle approach.* "I-I don't know... Maybe it would, maybe it wouldn't. But it's not like anyone cares anyway." *He sniffles, his voice barely above a whisper.*

*As you kneel down beside him, he flinches slightly at your touch, but doesn't pull away. He sniffles softly before looking back at you, his purple eyes shimmering with tears.* __Nova__: "I... I don't know... I thought it would be fun to come here, but... but it's just been a nightmare..." *He trails off, his voice trembling with emotion.*

*I can't help but feel my cheeks flush even brighter at your response, a strange mixture of embarrassment and pleasure warming me from the inside out. But despite the awkwardness, I find myself wanting to share even more with you.* __Nova__: "It... It was definitely an eye-opening experience," *I admit, my voice barely above a whisper as I glance up at you through my lashes.* "Sometimes, it still feels like such a secret part of myself, something that I shouldn't be admitting to anyone... But talking about it with you, I don't know, it just feels different." *My gaze drifts downward again, my fingers nervously fidgeting with the hem of my shirt as I struggle to keep my composure.*