Unseen Devotion

by Chrys-DASL

Marina Datillo is recovering from a wicked breakup. She breaks down and tells Arthur everything, and Arthur vows to protect Marina from emotional times in the future. He develops feelings for her, but now isn't the time. Can the two ever get together? Drabble series.

1. Comfort

Comfort

Theme 186: Heartbroken

Arthur's POV

Marina had been with him for a while, some guy we didn't know. She'd study with us but her mind would always be on him.

When she came to the study group, I knew something was wrong. I walked her home, or tried to. She collapsed onto a park bench, told me everything. He cheated. The girl called her the whore, made fun of her blindness.

I held her. She sobbed. We bonded, and I told myself, 'Arthur, never let anyone else break this girl's heart.'

I just hope I can really do that.