The Devil's Angel

|13: Brave

It's so dark here. But if you're a warrior, there's nothing to fear. Nothing to fear... -Jhenè Aiko

"Devil, the fuck?" She screeched, moving closer.

I'd never forget this memory. It was the first time I ever expressed any real emotions to Tayler.

"Don't come any closer" I yelled, rubbing the barrel against my temple.

She shook her head and continued to come closer.

"Devil it's okay. I know you get angry, and I know you don't mean to always cause me pain. We have our good days. We smile, act like kids. This isn't you" she mumbled, rubbing my face.

"I don't want to hit you though Tay. Why you even stay with me? Your face is black and blue. All I do is fuck up, regardless of the good times. All I do is make you cry." I grumbled, pulling the trigger.

Tay closed her eyes, and screamed. I pulled the trigger, and it jammed again. I sighed, and tossed the gun to the side.

"Why you do that Devil? You so stupid!" she cried.

I pulled her into me, and kissed her head.

"I feel like that'll help you sometimes Tay. You supposed to smile more than you cry. I fuck up all the time. I don't know why you even love me, or deal with me"

She kissed my cheek

"Sometimes I ask myself why I love you. I wish I had a valid answer. But, when you love someone unconditionally it doesn't matter." She replied, smiling.

"Our relationship is toxic, but I would be more devastated if you left me. I love you, and I need you. I might threaten to leave, but I'm not going anywhere. I promise."

Christina

He wiped his face and took a deep breath. I wasn't sure what to think now. My mom was burning a hole in my face. I fiddled with my thumbs for a moment.

"Hearing all that, Chris how do you feel?" My mom questioned, peeping over her glasses.

I hated when she did that. It felt like judgement day, or some shit.

"Honestly, it makes me mad that he'd choose suicide. Deep down, he has the potential to be an amazing man. For some reason, he's choosing to fight it. I mean every girl has a thing for an asshole, intellectual hood guy. Yet, it's comforting to know he'll let his guard down for the one he adores."

He inhaled then exhaled loudly.

"Devil, since I have been working with you- I have noticed two things. You have become emotionally dependent, and emotionally detached at once. How did that happen?"

"When I killed that bitches cat, they put me in the institution. Then that's when I met you. I realized if I played the reformed act I could get out faster. I met Tayler there too. She just wanted to please me. Make things better. That alone made me feel inferior. She reminded me of my mom. And instead of allowing myself to love her. I took advantage....

He stopped and glanced at me. Then looked at my mom.

"I don't want to do this anymore. And since we here....Chris we shouldn't do this shit. I'm heading on a path to destruction. You're a wonderful woman, and I don't want to drag you to hell with me." He hissed, storming out the room.