Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to J.K. Rowling

A/N: Written in 2005, and in a completely different style than I usually utilize. Kind of surprised I wrote this, actually.

Summary: Oh, how many lives could've been saved if a scared boy had simply swallowed his pride. DHr. Oneshot.

Run Away Love

"Why?" he asked

She put on her clothes

And fled.

He let her run away

Next time he repeated the question

She shrugged as she put on her clothes

She nodded before leaving

He let her run away

He asked a third time

She scowled, annoyed

"I don't need to explain myself to you"

She got dressed and left

In a huff

He let her run away

The next time,

she apologized

"I don't know why"

She got dressed and left

He let her run away

The last time

he asked "Why?"

She got dressed an smiled sadly

Before kissing him goodbye

"Maybe I love you"

He regretted everyday after

For letting her run away

that

last

time