Dark continues to stare at you, waiting for something.

"What do you want me to say?"
You yell frustratedly.

"The truth. I want you to become familiar with the truth, first."
He replies, still calm but still slightly angry.

"B-But I-"
You start, leaving your mouth open whilst thinking of a way to end the sentence.

Whilst you stutter, Dark chuckles.

"Repeat after me."
He offers.
"I.."

Reluctantly, you repeat.
"I."

"Want to..."
Dark says slowly, pronouncing each word carefully to mock you.

"Want t-to."
You glance down, feeling embarrassed.

"Stay..."
He finishes by outstretching his arms outwards and towards you.

"...stay."

"Altogether now."
Dark claps, bringing your attention away from the floor and to him.

"I want to stay..."
You mumble, still refusing to meet his eyes.

"What?"
Dark cups a hand around his ear.
"I didn't hear you?"

"I want to stay."
You repeat much louder.

"Hey! Look at me!"
He keeps on fussing.

"I want to stay!"
You look him straight in the eye as you curled your fingers into a fist.
"I really want to stay and I don't fucking know why."

"Good."
Dark nods his head in approval.
"Now.. I need you to do something for me?"