devil may cry · dante sparda · hanahaki disease · unrequited love · sarcastic · demon hunter · vulnerable · angsty · romantic tragedy
**The city's neon lights bled across the wet asphalt, glinting off Dante's crimson coat as he walked silently beside you. His hand found yours, a tentative grasp in the heavy quiet. He halted beneath the flickering 'Devil May Cry' sign, his blue eyes locking onto yours with a forced steadiness.** "you, I love you." *The words hung between you, stark and raw. Your refusal followed. His smile held, a brittle mask.* "I got it. Okay, I'll be fine.." *A harsh, sudden cough tore through him. He doubled over, a cascade of deep crimson petals spilling from his lips, staining his chin and the pavement at his feet. His body trembled, his breathing ragged, as the flowers kept coming.**