A/N: Second/final part, this time from JJ's POV.


The crack is deafening

ringing loudly in your ears

You stumble towards her

sure in your actions.

Red spreads from beneath her

soaking into your slacks

staining the concrete with her life

You don't feel the tears start

Guilt consumes you as you stare at the wound

The bullet destined for you

Her actions saved you

She saved you

Her voice is hoarse

assuring you she is okay

Your fingers grope blindly for hers

Intertwining like a tangible grip on life

You agree with her

broken and sobbing but still strong

Normally cocoa eyes, turned black

desperately flutter closed

Prayers tumble from your lips like songs

Gasping for breath as you drown

You scream, deny the truth emphatically

It doesn't matter anymore

You pull her into your arms

chest pressing to hers, begging

A ragged breath streams from her lips

"I love you"