There was a burning feeling in Nick's heart. Zara looked at him with her dark eyes staring into his. "I'm sorry," she said as she rested her hand on his shoulder. Then a tear rolled down her cheek and she looked away in sadness. She smiled, a sad smile, and took away her hand. "Zara, you can't leave. I, I love you," Nick said as he made eye contact with Zara. Zara's heart began to beat a hundred times a minute and she felt like butterflies were flying around in her belly but still she said, "I don't love you. You're a good friend but I don't love you." Nick shook his head in disbelief. He bit his top lip. "I don't believe you. I can tell from how you look at me that you love me. Who's making you say this?" Nick argued, hoping he was correct. Zara smiled again and sunk back in to herself. Closing her eyes, she clenched her fists and looked up into his face. Nick was still staring down at her. His face fierce like a wolf's and his eyes narrow with fear, fear of losing Zara. "I have to go. Don't try and stop me!" Zara shouted as she stepped back, away from his warm breath that was breathing on her. He gulped. "Please," she whispered softly. Looking away, Nick reached out and held Zara's hand. It was cold. It didn't matter though, he tightened his grip. "I will never let you go," Nick declared strongly, his face fiercer than before. Gently, Zara stroked Nick's forehead with her fingertips, stroking his fringe away. "If you cared about me, you would let me go," Zara responded as she pulled her hands away and walked off, without saying another word.
Once out of the warehouse, Zara began to sprint towards the forest.
