She didn't talk to me for a few weeks.

She didn't even look at me.

I didn't understand why.

Of all the things that had happened between us, her being upset about my unwillingness to defend myself seemed a little ridiculous.

Ok. Very ridiculous.

I was getting antsy.

I needed her presence.

She reminded me that I was alive. That there was still beauty left in the world.

Without her, my world was bleak.

I hated it.