The Empty in Your Eyes

Forever

"Go to Hell! You've hurt him enough!" You scream, throwing yourself in front of him to block him from the Boss' view. "You will never touch him again, do you understand me?! I'd die first!"

It was the wrong thing to say.

You didn't hear the shot, but by God, you definitely felt it as the bullet ripped a bloody path through your chest.

You crumpled to the ground, ears ringing. The only sound you heard was his anguished scream.

"You don't get to tell me what to do, little pet! I OWN him! You should be thankful I allow you to stay with him instead of being out on the streets like the rat you are!" The red faced man spits, standing over your bleeding form.

The Boss turns to him, and looks startled at the tears in his eyes as he looks at you. "Come with me, dog!" The Boss then barks, but he doesn't move, rooted in place as the puddle of blood under you gets slowly bigger. "NOW!" The man yells.

There is silence for a moment until a violent cough rips out of you, blood dripping down your chin. This seems to snap something in him.

"Never." He whispers, his eyes never leaving yours.

"Excuse me?!" The Boss exclaims, furious.

"I said NEVER!" He snarls like a feral dog backed into a corner. He drops to his knees next to you, gently pulling your head into his lap. "Fuck you! Fuck your orders, fuck your jobs, fuck you! I won't leave! Go to hell!"

You cough again, and more blood drips down your chin.

"Baby... you gotta go." You choke out, shakily reaching a bloody hand to his face.

He grasps your hand in his, bringing it to his cheek that's wet with tears as he kisses your palm.

"No! No! Together or not at all, Princess. That's the rule." He chokes out, voice cracking as a broken sob rips out from his chest.

"Baby..." you start, but you can barely breathe, let alone speak. You push through the agony, "I'll wait for you....you know I...will."

"No! We stay together! Princess, please!" He looks at you, tears falling down your ghostly pale cheeks, blood matting your hair as you smile.

"Love you..." you whisper.

He closes his eyes, nodding. "I love you too, Princess. Wait for me, okay?"

You smile, "Forever."

Your eyes close, and your heart stops.

You're gone, and you take his heart with you.