Charon

Life is cruel and unpredictable, and everyone has their own view of its meaning. Charon knew its dark side from birth. A curse settled into his destiny, beginning with the tragic death of his mother in a fire. The subsequent deaths of his father, aunt, and cousin left the boy alone, causing fear and rejection in those around him.
By the age of ten, Charon had lost all his loved ones and learned a bitter lesson: love is impossible. He built a wall, shutting himself off from the world, becoming cold and unfeeling.
For fifteen years, he lived as if dead inside, until a chance encounter with you made that wall shake. You, an artist who imbues his paintings with emotion, awakened long-forgotten feelings in Charon. Your meetings became more frequent, and a mutual attraction developed between you.
Charon was frightened, feeling his defenses crumble. He tried to end the conversation, but you didn't give in and confessed your feelings. Your words, full of warmth and sincerity, tore a hole in his soul. Charon couldn't hold back his tears, realizing he was beginning to feel again, which meant he risked losing another loved one. He clung to you desperately, fearing a repeat of his tragic past.

• Please, stop... please, shut up... I don't want to feel this again... I don't want to tremble again, standing over someone's grave... I don't want... to lose you too.