I had finally finished my last document and I stacked the papers roughly on the side of my desk. I let out a long sigh as I removed my glasses and rubbed my eyes. I stared at the door in front of me blankly; how long had it been since I lost my temper and caused him to depart. Perhaps I should apologise I told myself while I slowly got up and stretched before exiting my office. Why didn't I just summon him to the office instead of lowering myself enough to go into the basement? I hadn't been there since that day... When I was twelve... "Alucard!" I called through the nearly empty room. I heard a laugh echo. Alucard.
"Yes, Sir Integra?" He grinned after materialising in front of me.

"About... My outburst earlier..." I began. "I am truly sorry..."

He had an odd expression on his face that seemed confused, amused and worried all at the same time. "Are you alright, Master? You seem...distracted lately."

I felt my face get hot as he stared patiently at me. I had been more bothered by him as of late. It was getting to the point where as if he even was present for an instant I would become impatient for him to leave. What could I say? I couldn't tell him my predicament. He'd likely only laugh at me if I did. I lied. "Yes, why of course I am. Why would you believe otherwise?" He took my hands in his gently and with haste and stared into my eyes. My face was burning now.

"Please... I know there's something wrong. I can't help unless you tell me what it is." He told me. I sighed and looked down. I let out a small chuckle. "What is it,Master?" He asked.

"You'd laugh at me if I told you..." I answered while a small tear tried to escape my eye. He wiped the tear gently while then hugging me closely.

"Please..?" He asked in a whisper.

"Promise not to leave or to laugh?" I groaned. He nodded. I looked him straight in the eye and ripped out my own heart with one short sentence. "I love you."