Set on Fire

He always tried his best to keep her satisfied. No one, not even himself, understood why, but it seemed mandatory for him to do so. No, they weren't tied by any bond with more than just friendship. He never understood why, but it somehow felt right.

She, on the other hand, knew exactly why she tried to keep him satisfied. No one knew, except her, why she felt she needed to do so. She valued their friendship; therefore, she did not say or suggest that she loved him.

When he looked down into her hopeful emerald eyes, he regrets not telling her wonderful news that may be appealing to her. His happiness crumbled when her eyes widened and rounded in shock. He felt that he was doing it for the best when he told her. However, she proved otherwise.

She felt her heart stop when she heard clearly what he said. Widening her eyes, she asked him to repeat what he had said. Stumbling back a bit, she felt as if the world was crumbling down on her.

He felt his heart wrench, showing it by a shocked expression when she said, "Don't you know how much I care for you?" Glancing down at the velvet box in his hands, he felt ashamed for not noticing her feelings.

She continued, "Is there anyway to change your mind?" Gazing at him with hope, her eyes widened when he looked down without answering. She felt heart break, anguish, pain, hurt. Quietly, she walked away from him, trying to escape the pain.

His eyes widened when he watched the news broadcast the following evening. He had not contacted her after she left him the day before. Realizing what he had done, he sat back in his loveseat and knew that everything was his fault. In the background, the newscast could still be heard.

"…Twenty-two year old Kory Anders was found in her bathroom, face down and covered in her own crimson blood. She was found by her brother, Ryan, who explained that she was very upset the night before, but he didn't know the reason why. Police are classifying this as suicide. Kory was also two months pregnant, father unknown, as told by her brother. In other news…"

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Forgiveness is the scent that the rose leaves on the heel that crushes it.

-Rosefire