Yearning for her love

Connor was suprised that Katie was holding onto him dearly with her hand. After all this and her hatred for him, she kept him alive from his fall of fifety feet. He couldn't believe it, but still yet he looked at his brother who was closing his eyes tightly, in fear and sadness. A tear crept down both of their faces, knowing how this should've ended. But Connor knew better, he was going to die, whether falling or being beaten to death, he was going to die.

When Travis finally had the guts to open his eyes, his eyes widened that they were still hanging from the balcony, he looked at his brother for support, deciding if he should, or shouldn't do what their plan asked for. Connor stared at him and nodded his head slowly, breathing heavily at what was in store.

Suprisingly Katie was the first to say something, "Connor, hold on, don't let go"

For a second, Travis thought for a second that she did care for Connor, since she wasn't letting go of his hand. Even Connor was shocked at her response.

"Katie you need to trust us, okay?" Travis said shakily, not knowing how to say it. Connor used his free hand and motioned him to breathe. He nodded, and thought for a second.

"Yes" She muttered not taking her eyes off of Connor. Connor sensed that she may understand their plan, by her stare that poured into his eyes.

"Katie, we need you to let go of me" Connor replied, breathing heavily, hoping she wouldn't scream.

"What" She demanded, shaking her head. Travis breathed.

"Katie please, these bonds won't hold that long, It's heavy enough with me and you" Travis replied, voice cracking. Very unusual for him, she thought.

"No, I can't let go, he's your brother" She yelled.

"Please Katie, it's easier, if not, all of us will fall" Connor said, begging for this to be quick. In the background, some of the men swore, heading inside to grab something. She was sobbing now, unable to control her breathing.

"No, I-I can't" She muttered. Travis looked down at his brother, unable to control his breathing also. Connor nodded.

"Katie, please, It's getting weaker; the bonds" Travis said. She looked at him, and shook her head, making Connor scowl, wishing she'd give in.

"Travis, I can't, I will not let go" She insisted. All three of them were in shock when Travis replied.

"Why do you care so much about Connor's welfare?" He demanded, "You hated him too"

Travis blinked uncontrollably and looked away, wondering why the sudden outburst. It hit Connor hard though, not knowing that that's what he felt. Connor looked at him, but Travis couldn't look him in the eye.

"Care? I would care because he's your brother. Why do you hate him so much? He's just like you, but you don't even know, to me personally I think he understands people better than you. How could you say that about your own brother. And no, I don't hate him, sometimes I'd rather hang with him than you" Travis tried to look hurt, but Connor looked the most hurt, not knowing that about himself nor his brother.

"I'm sorry Katie," Connor remembered about the plan and shook his head, "But you need to do this"

"After what I just said, you're going to die like this, maybe I was wrong, maybe you don't understand my feelings" She demanded, and this time Travis didn't need to look hurt. Connor was doing fine by himself. His lip quivered a bit, but he bit hard on it.

"Katie please, the bonds" Travis muttered, trying to distract attention on his brother. Katie still looked hurt, but noticed the way he said Katie. It sounded more sincere, and mature, than his normal greetings. Maybe it was just the whole experience that was bothering her, or it was the boys experience with this quest. Either way it still sounded different, and she couldn't explain it. She was about to speak but Travis remembered her words. "Wait, what do you mean your feelings?"

"It's nothing, and I refuse to let go"

"Katie, wait, please, what do you mean?" The way he said please, it sounded different to her.

"So what if I care for Connor? He's your brother, shouldn't you know about it too? He cares for me too, especially when you two do pranks, at least he apologizes afterward" She demanded. Travis looked at Connor, thinking what to say. He sighed, not wanting to hear this.

"I'm sorry Katie, but you need to let go" Travis replied.

"What and kill your brother? Why would I do such a thing, you both need eachother and you know it" She insisted. It was Connors turn.

"Katie, If you want to help Travis, then just release my hand, it's okay. I'll be fine-"

"You'll be dead" She yelled. Connor was taken a back.

"Katie please" Travis begged, holding her closer to him, knowing the bonds were coming undone.

"No..." She muttered.

"Katie, just let go, please, I need you to let go" Connor said slowly, with pleading eyes. She sniffled.

"Please" They both whispered, approximately at the same time. Tears were streaming down her face, but the Stolls both knew they had to contain theirs.

Slowly-ever so slowly-did she let Connor's hand slip out of hers.

This is part one of the ending. It would've been to long.

Enjoy and Review,

~Percabeth17~