Chapter 3
The darkness has passed for now but I can still see a small part of it still lingering in his eyes. I'm sure he can see it in mine as well. Neither of us willing to sleep for fear of what we will see when we close our eyes. I lean in and whisper that we will be ok I just know we will. He turns to me and smiles weakly as he nods in agreement. This time the darkness has taken so much out of him. He reaches out and brushes my damp hair out of my face,kisses my forehead and makes his way into the bathroom. As I hear the shower come on I lay back onto the cold bed and let the tears fall. Will I ever be enough to help himkeep it at bay? Will his darkness ever weaken like mine has? I fear one day I may lose him for good. I wipe the tears away as I stand and make my way to our closet to prepare for the day. I am lost in my thoughts as I stare into the closet. So lost I didn't hear the shower turn off or him walk up behind me. I jump as he wraps his arms around me kissing that spot behind my ear. He whispers in my ear. "Thank you for being you and doing what you do. Even tho it doesn't seem like it but when I'm with you everything is better. It's easier to fight it off. I love you. "
