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[i]Meruem Kiryu - [@LeamonZest89][/i][/center]

[indent]Out the corner of his eye he noticed Haley walking over. Her stride was casual and implied the strength of a health-nut, which in turn garnered his attention even more. As she stood next to him, he found her eyes by craning his neck up at her. The fire in his blue orbs had turned shy and kind of confused. The answer she was looking for was there, cleverly hidden by a brash and near naive pout. 

A part of him had felt lectured. Honestly, he probably deserved it; cause at the time he hadn't realized the disrespect he had showed to her. She [i]was[/i] his rival. She was due better. He stood to look her in the eyes; he hadn't realized how kind they were till then.[color=orange][b]"I didn't hold back on purpose ya know?
[/b][/color] His hands fell into his pockets. [color=orange][b]"Wraith caught me off guard is all."[/b][/color]   

[color=orange][b]"... I mean, you did too but he messed everything up. You're strong, Haley. What I did to you was [i]nothing[/i] compared to what I could've done. Everyone's bent themselves out of shape over this, so now I'm feeling all screwy too, y'know?"[/b][/color] he admitted, dipping his head to the side as the guilt returned. [color=orange][b]"Forgive me, Haley."[/b][/color][/indent]