No. The only cure for Hanahaki was to confess his feelings, and that was the last thing he wanted to do. He wasn't even aware of these feelings himself until just now, and he certainly wasn't ready to just go up to Janus and talk about them. No, he would just hide it, for a little longer, while he figured out what to do about his dilemma.
Easier said than done. Being Deceit, he essentially served as a lie detector, able to tell when a side was lying. The moment he said anything that wasn't true, he'd be caught and forced to reveal everything, and he couldn't let that happen. Besides, lying was wrong.
The thought of confessing started a fresh round of petals and blood. He knew he couldn't hide this forever, but he could try to keep it secret for as long as possible. He settled into bed for the night, hoping for a good night's rest that would not be granted to him.
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The Lies He Tells (Moceit)
FanfictionWe all tell lies; to ourselves, to friends, to family, to strangers, to everyone. After all, little white lies are what hold society together. But the secret Patton hides is hardly little. In fact, it could end up killing him.
