[OOC || I will post, then you can again to set the stage for a new one. I'm going to end this one with a bit of mystery to draw any readers back. ;)]<br/><br/>Pondering how to answer her question, he knew that he couldn't risk her life by telling the truth. However, if he loved her, he would tell her the truth, right? Was it better to keep his dangerous life hidden away as a secret? Would it be a mistake not to tell her, as lying generally makes things worse, and ensure her safety? Vincent stared deeply into her eyes as if she was some piece to a puzzle he couldn't quite fit in yet. No, he had dodged her and kept her at bay for too long. He was in love with her and she deserved the truth. Alexis deserved a whole lot of things that Vincent had never given her, but now he was ready. He only hoped that she was too.<br/><br/>"Alexis.. This may come as a surprise to you, but I'm a-!" Suddenly he stopped, mere nanosecond prior a short hiss could be heard before something tore through Vincent's shirt and into his lower back. The bullet must have been lost somewhere in his body, as he could tell she had not been hurt, nor had she yet noticed what was going on. She could only look on at him in angst and joy, but all he could muster before blood bubbled out of his mouth was a starch apology. He then collapsed, leaving her mortified and frantic.<em>I'm so sorry, Alex.. I.. Love... You....</em>Vincent thought before blacking out.