Over
The dark canvas above their heads seemed to be reflecting their own emotions. It looked to be twisting around in sheer agony, there were no stars to be seen. The sky was black. The clouds moved in a slow eerie motion, creeping around the sky, giving it the illusion that the black world above was alive. The moon was alone, shining in the only haven from the dark, that will eventually swallow them up. The wind was rushing around, blowing upon everything in it's way. To the ground, their shouts were heard. A quiet beat came from the worn down souls that the shoes made pounding on the pavement. She was walking away.
"Just wait. Hear me out." The young man said. His face was flushed, it made his green hair seem more vibrant then it naturally was. He followed the young girl, her eyes were wide and red. She was pale and seemed scared, but determined. The girl shook her head and looked to the moon, she stood in the light. He saw her face and grabbed her hand. He gave it a squeeze. She looked to him, the girl was shaking. The look in her eyes was pure dread, it was clear she cared for him but the presence she gave off was far from.
'No, Duncan. I'm done." She slowly shook her head. "It's over." She pulled her hand free from his grasp. The man, Duncan, watched her turn around, avoiding his gaze. He walked over to her, his eyes wide, he was scared, too. Scared of losing her. When he stood before her, she looked anywhere but into his eyes. But Duncan looked in hers, the dark onyx before had seemed to look right through him. The look in them now, was not as friendly. "Courtney." He whispered quietly. The girl, Courtney, crossed her arms, she didn't respond. "I'm sorry, I just.. it's just that." He stuttered painfully. Courtney finally looked up. Her lip quivered, and her eyes looked back into his. The intense blue gave her a jolt of excitement, but soon faded.
She bit her lip, and she looked to her shoes. "I'm tired of waiting for you to clean up your act. I have to move on." She said in a strained manner, Courtney sighed. Duncan looked around him, the parking lot was empty, the sky above was frightening. He looked back to her, and he tried to contain himself from grabbing onto her. "You're leaving?" He wondered, out loud. She nodded, but didn't say anymore. They stood there, Duncan gave her a look filled with sorrow, and she returned it. "Don't go." He pleaded, finally. "I'll miss you." Duncan said, he slowly grabbed her hand.
Courtney gave him a watery smile. "I'll miss you, too." Those few words rang in his ears. He swallowed, hard. "Then stay, I'll change. I lo-" She swiftly lifted her hand, the smile was gone. Courtney's eyes seemed close to tears. "No, don't tell me that. It's over." She said sternly. She pulled away, and walked. The sounds of the shoes on the ground echoed. Duncan stood there, and watched her go. There was nothing left her could say, nothing left he could do. It's over... The black had swallowed them up...
Courtney shot out of bed, she was sweating, and breathing hard. All around was black, she shivered, as the previous dream flooded her memory. The alarm clock said, 3:20. She gave out a deep sigh and looked around. Her old, rustic apartment was small. It held a simple, bed, a desk, a dresser and a chair and table. There was only one window, which was open at the time. Courtney hung her feet over the bed's edge and stood up, she whipped her forehead with the back of her hand. Slowly she made her way over to the dresser. Courtney pulled her hair into a messy bun.
She looked into the mirror, the reflection was her, but she had a weak appearance. Courtney was more quiet then before, her face was flushed, but her hair was as beautiful as ever. She played, absentmindedly, with a small string that came off her old, baggy t-shirt.
The past weeks had been hard, the days were haunted with thoughts of him. She sighed again, and looked over to the window. She straightened up and walked over to the opened window. Below was a park, usually filled with children, it was now empty. Courtney leaned out, but it was not the park she was looking at, the moon. The sky. It was all like her dream, this was not the first time she had that dream.
The stared straight to the sky. "Oh, Duncan. I miss you." Her voice cracked, and it sounded thick. Her eyes watered up...