This is one is dedicated to Lady Kai, hope you like the Tofu!
Three Simple Words
They sat next to each other, watching the stars come out. Next to each other, yet, with a discernable gap in between.
He looked up at the velvet sky, silver hair glinting in the weak light. Turning slightly, his blue eyes met purple. And he resisted the urge to brush away an errant lock of hair.
"I love you."
She stared at him face an unfeeling mask. How long had she waited for him to say that, for him to love her? Too long.
Too long and too late.
"I'm sorry."
He stared at her retreating back, a black cutout figure against the brilliant light of the stars.