Without You

I cried when I got home.

I'm locked away in my room, didn't go down for dinner, and I'm crying. Not as badly as I was earlier, but there are still tears.

Seeing you in Central Park, walking Monkey… it reminded me of how badly I hurt you by choosing Louis, even if you insisted on it at first.

… That could have been you and me walking our dog in Central Park. We could have been a loving couple, the one we used to be. Everyone always said we were perfect for each other… They just didn't know how destructive we are together.

I change into my nightgown, turn the lights off. I just want to curl up and pretend you're laying beside me.

My phone vibrates on the end table, and I reluctantly snatch it up, believing it will be some Gossip Girl Blast.

… It's you… You're calling.

I answer, but don't say a word. I'm waiting for you to say something…

"I miss you."

Click.

I listen to the silence after you end the call, the tears falling again. Without you I'm a broken. With you I'm complete.

"I miss you too…"