She took my hand.
We walked to my car. And I don't know what happened next to make her do this.
Why?
She asked quietly. Her eyes looked at the ground. My cheeks burned.
The world just isn't a great place.
I answered. She looked back up at me.
I'll make it better for you.
My chest constricted. My heart fluttered. My breaths were labored. My vision blurred. No one had been this kind since her.
I don't want you to die.
I returned to a normal state. Her eyes bored into mine. In them was something different. A promise.
I'll make you stay.
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