The Ninth- Going (set 6.14.05)
"Just go."
If she doesn't he might not be strong enough.
A tilt of her head, a challenge.
"Fine."
And it sounds like a threat.
Maybe it is.
She is.
Threatening, dangerous.
And her phone rings.
The world pushes in.
It's the tone he hears.
Questioning, unsure.
"Hello?"
It's not familiar, not playful.
Not 'hey you' with a smile saturated voice.
Nothing to worry about.
Not a threat.
Then he catches her gaze.
Freshly shattered glass.
And she will bleed.
He wants to carry her.
Wants to hold her.
Put the broken girl back together.
But he can't.
He lied.