I am yours. {#Wattys2016}

54.

It was a gloomy day. The sky was covered in clouds and I was so sure it would rain sooner or later. I took Mitch to a nearby park. When I was out in nature, it usually helped with any mood I was in that was negative.

We walked over to a small lake in the park. The water was so still. As if it were a painted picture. There was hardly anyone in the park, which was understandable.

We sat right next to the lake, cross-legged on the floor. I rested my back on a tree that was behind and Mitch sat in front of me.

"Tell me what's up Mitch" I started the conversation in a softened tone.

It must have taken so much composure from the store to here for him not to cry because once I uttered those words, he broke down in tears. They were so uncontrollable and I could almost hear my heart break in my chest as sobs escaped him.

I know I didn't have the greatest feelings towards him but in this situation, I pushed all my negativity aside to actually be there for him. To be that person who he could actually speak to about this situation. He and I weren't necessarily familiar with each other but that didn't mean that I couldn't speak to him.

"Please, don't cry" I spoke softly as I placed my hand on his shoulder to comfort him.

"I'm sorry" He spoke as he wiped tears off his face. As he wiped his cheek, the bruise around his eye got larger. I then realised that he had covered it up with makeup. The size of the bruise shocked me.

"When did he do that to you, Mitch?" I asked in a very concerned tone.

"2 days ago" He sniffled. The fact that it was so recent, made me feel so sympathetic towards him. "I've been staying at a hotel. I'm just so scared to go back"

"Do you know why he did it?" There must've been a reason. That bruise spoke louder than words.

"We were arguing and things were getting intense. I slapped him and then he punched me" He answered. "He immediately tried to comfort me but I ran out instantly. He's been texting me, trying to apologise. Threatening me. I just can't seem to get him to leave"

"Why do you think that is?" I questioned.

"I can't bring my self to end our relationship. I love him." I subtly rolled my eyes. "But he is scary sometimes. He can't seem to control his anger. H-How did you end your relationship with him, Avi?"

"I graduated" I bluntly answered.

"I don't understand" He spoke in a confused tone.

"We went to the same college and once graduation happened, I moved away from him and I deleted his number. The only reason I was still with him till graduation, was because I was too scared to leave him."

"Was he your first love?" He asked moving little bit more close to me.

"Yes."

"Could you tell me more about your relationship?" He asked like a child hearing a fairytale for the first time. Our relationship did feel like a fairytale. Well at least in my mind it did.

"I guess you could."