Conner burst through the front door, and I saw Elaine give a failed attempt to stop him. His eyes were scared, and red from crying. They scrutinized me, and then the Shadow foot underneath.
"Um, where are you going?" he asked in a sort of expecting tone. I bit my lip and clenched my jaw. I tried to pull my eyes from his heart breaking expression.
"Meredith, if your leaving for a store... There's none around here..." Conner said, with worry lacing his words. He half-laughed nervously, fiddling with his hands. I still left him without an answer.
"Please.. Someone tell me what's going on..." he whimpered.
"Conner, leave her be, please?" Elaine pleaded softly, outstretching her hand towards him. He jerked his shoulder away from her, stepping closer to me.
"Good luck, Conner. Do not wait for me." I nodded quickly before the sadness and fear took over and I gave in to him.
"Meredith, please! Wait! Don't go! We can work this out!" Conner cried from the housing, finally seeing the big picture.
"Conner... I ... cant... I can't fall in love again... And I can't let you get hurt anymore by my presence... Goodbye..." I whispered, biting my quivering lip and adjusting my position on the horse. I grabbed his reins and looked down, seeing tear drops fall down into his mane.
"Meredith...!" he pleaded, tears streaking his face. Then, I yelled and kicked, sending the horse running down the path I was meant to go alone: my entire life.
As we rode down the path, I looked back, seeing Conner fall to his knees, shaking and sobbing into his hands. Instantly I knew that I'd let it go too far. I'd fallen for him, and cursed him in the process.
I could never go back. I could never enjoy the company of him. Could never see his face, or his heart melting smile, or hear the heavy southern accent of his voice.
I could never go back.
I had to roam alone for the rest of Eternity.
Because I was the Everlasting Centurion.
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CONNER'S POV-
"Meredith!!" I screamed for her, but she didn't even turn her head. Wouldn't even look at me. What had I done wrong? I thought she'd loved me. Was I wrong?
"Conner, please come inside..." Elaine pulled at my shoulder. I sat on the ground, crying into my hands. I couldn't give her an answer without choking on a sob. Eventually, she left me alone and just sat beside me.
What was left of the grass poked at my exposed shins, but it didn't bother me as it should have. The mid noon sun shone bright on me, making my eyes squint and body sweat, but I didn't care. Normally, silence bothered me, but it was nothing compared to the pain of not knowing why Meredith left. Or even where she was going.
I could feel the heaviness of my heart beat, and my breathing was slow. If I said I was thinking, I'd be lying. I was sitting with an empty mind. Only because I could think of nothing but Her, and I didn't want to start crying again when I had just been able to stop.
When it began to rain, i was finally able to speak without sobbing.
"Elaine, why did she go?" I whispered, looking up at the setting sun. Sadly, it was beautiful.
"She..." Elaine hesitated, as if thinking it over.
"I'm sorry Conner. I just don't think that she'll ever come back." she said instead of answering my question.
