Prologue:
I always knew that you'd come back to get me …
My heart raced at the sight of the red liquid gushing from his chest. What would happen to him? Was it all my fault?
And you always knew that It wouldn't be easy …
They were going to be after us at any minute now and it was getting later and later. The sun was barely brimming over the horizon. Shadows were changing position and nocturnal animals finally made their wake. As my heart slowed, so did his. I held his hand in my own and he looked up at me. His black eyes fogged in pain and grief. "I love you" I mouthed to him.
To go back to the start To see where it all began …
The time seemed to slow, but the pain seemed to quicken. I looked at him for an answer. "I-..." He choked, "Love you too." He finally uttered. I smiled with happiness. He needed to stay conscious. Tears fell from my eyes.
...Or end up at the bottom To watch how it all ends...
His smile was sweet and pure. I didn't want to lose that smile. His hand tugged on mine and I looked down at him to smile back. How much longer we would have to wait for help, I didn't know. He just needed to hang on.