Clears throat...One more chapter to go!
I know what I have to do.
I feel my life has come to this point for a reason.
I find the small pill box amongst Emmett's things, stuffed inside his scratchy socks.
I trace my finger along his green beret and finger his medal.
"See you soon, brother Bear."
I place the envelope on my comforter, smiling at my room.
I knock on your door, your eyes widen as you see me stood on your porch.
"Alice?"
"I need to talk to you."
You nod, moving to the side and I enter your house…Our house.
I sit on the sofa, its blue...perfect.
"Alice?"
"One kiss!" I blurt out.
"One kiss," I say quietly this time. "Then I'll leave you alone," my voice is shaky, I hope he believes me.
"Alice, I..." you begin, but I pull you down onto the sofa, touching the silver band.
"Miss TA?"
You looked confused at first, then nod.
"Maria," you sigh, closing your eyes, and now I'm caressing your face, and once again you lean into my touch.
I slip the pill slowly under my tongue.
"I love you," I whisper, moving my lips against yours, they part and our tongues touch.
I feel the shell break.
Liquid spilling from my mouth to yours, mixing with our tongues.
"Always..."