A longlife commitment

~Timbre~

Xavier inquired, "Timbre, what is it that you want to tell me?" I gazed into space, contemplating whether or not to reveal the truth about Fabian before Xavier discovered it on his own.

"Promise me you won't harm Fabian once I disclose this," I replied, causing Xavier to furrow his brows.

"What are you talking about?" he asked, appearing bewildered.

"Please, Xavier, make me that promise," I insisted.

"Okay, I promise. Fabian is my best friend, and I would never do anything to hurt him."

"You've made a promise to me, Xavier, and you must never break it, or else it will hurt me. I trust that you wouldn't do anything to harm me, would you?" I questioned, and he shook his head.

"Can you please tell me now? The suspense is agonizing. I promise I won't harm you or him, alright? Just talk to me," he responded, and I nodded, reaching for his hand and holding it in mine.

"While I was still confined here, I made some angry remarks to Fabian about wanting to end my own life, and it dee