12:51

Twenty-Six

I stood up

I can't handle this any longer

"No, stop. Don't leave."

Don't leave?

"You didn't stop me when you asked me to walk away."

He was shaking his head

He cradled my face in his palms

"And everyday I regret it. I was stupid, full of pride.

I'll make it up to you,

I'll do everything, anything.

Please, listen to me"

I stared at the tree behind him,

At his shirt, at the tears that start brimming in my eyes

Anywhere but him,

Afraid that the walls I built so hard,

So high, will crumble in an instant.

"I can't."