The Twilight 25

by evilnat

My submission for The Twilight 25, round five. A challenge to write 25 one-shots and/or drabbles based on predetermined prompts within a three month period. All beta'd by Kitty Vuitton.

14. Chapter 14 Prompt 9

The Twilight Twenty-Five
thetwilight25[dot]com

Prompt: #9 Friction
Pen Name: evilnat
Pairing/Main Character(s): Edward
Rating: T

Photo prompts can be viewed here:
thetwilight25[dot]com/round-5/prompts

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Pushing my thumb on the striker I turn the wheel, sparks on flint cause the wick to ignite producing a single flame. The heat of the flame warms my cold hand as I hold the lighter towards the stack of papers.

The papers light up immediately and I stare at the flames as they grow and turn it into ash and fly away.

This is what my life has come to, destroying all evidence of my existence.

Bella was beside herself when I said goodbye.

I loathe having to do this but I have been left with no other choice.