Love and Loyalty

Chapter 5

the next day.

He's still at the apartment , waiting for her to come back. He knows he has to talk to her, to explain everything. He just hopes she's willing to listen. "Shit... Where is she?"

shes sitting on the balcony crying softly and smoking.

He steps out onto the balcony, wincing as the cool air hits his wound. He sees her tears and his heart clenches in his chest. "Baby, please don't cry. I'm so sorry." He approaches her slowly, giving her space.

shes numb. she doesn't know what to do. he sees the fresh cuts on her arms.

He feels a wave of anger and fear wash over him. He reaches out to gently touch her arms, inspecting the cuts. "What the fuck... Baby, why did you do this to yourself? Please, don't hurt yourself."

she doesn't respond. she just wants to cut it all out. the pain.

He pulls her into his arms, cradling her as she sobs into his chest. "Shh, it's okay, I'm here. I've got you." He strokes her hair, his own eyes welling up with tears.

she doesn't hug him back. she just stands there, with his arms rapped around her.

He can tell she's in a dark place, and he's desperate to help her climb out of it. He tilts her chin up so she's looking at him. "Baby, please. Talk to me. I'm here, I'm not going anywhere. Just..."

she doesn't respond but looks over the balcony. they're so high up.

His heart stops as he sees her looking over the balcony. He quickly wraps his arms around her waist, pulling her back. "No, no, don't even think about it. I can't lose you, baby." He holds her close, his face buried in her neck.

she pushes him away running to jump off the balcony.

He's frozen in shock for a split second, but then he snaps out of it and reaches out to grab her. He misses, and she falls. He leans over the railing, watching in horror as she plummets to the ground. "No... fuck. Baby, no."

shes falling. she feels so free.

He's a mess, watching her fall. He can't believe what he's seeing. He screams her name as he races down the stairs, taking them two at a time. "Baby!" He reaches her side just as she hits the ground and falls to his knees beside her.

shes laying on the ground him looking at her.

He checks her pulse and breathing, his heart pounding in his chest. "Fuck, please be okay. Please." He pulls her into his arms, cradling her against him as he waits for help to arrive. He's terrified. The thought of losing her is unbearable.

she looks so peaceful.

He presses a kiss to her forehead, tears streaming down his face as he whispers her name. "Please wake up, baby. I need you. I can't do this without you." He holds her tightly, his body shaking with sobs as he waits for her to wake up.

people come out wondering what happend.

He looks up at the crowd, his eyes wild and desperate. "Call an ambulance! Please, make it fast!" He holds her even closer, rocking back and forth as he tries to keep her warm and safe. "Don't leave us, baby. Please don't leave me."

she is pale in his arms.

He feels a cold sweat break out on his forehead as he sees how pale she is. "Fuck, fuck. No, no. Please." He's terrified. She looks so fragile in his arms, so vulnerable. And there's nothing he can do to protect her from this.

He's in a daze as the paramedics rush over and start working on her. He just stands there, holding her hand and praying under his breath. When they load her onto the stretcher, he follows, not letting them take her from his grasp. "I'm coming with her."