My time: Promise me?

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TW: Depressing thoughts/ thoughts of suicide
Description: Phil finds himself wanting to end his life but not for himself...
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This is it. My time has come and even though I do not wish to go yet, I believe it is best for everyone around me. I'm a burden.

I took a step forward and stood on the edge of the bridge, slowly getting lost in the soothing rush of the river beneath me.

I hear someone yelling, "stop!"  but they can't prevent me from my fate. No one will care if I go. No one cares. Well that's what the voice in my head keeps whispering over and over. At first I wouldn't listen, but then it began to make sense.

A crowd begins to form behind me; people whispering, some yelling. I don't deserve an audience like this for my last few moments of life.

However, just before I take my final step, I hear that voice. "Phil! Stop!" The voice I fell in love with all them years ago. The one I thought wouldn't miss me if I went. He deserves better than me. I'm not good enough. "Phil please. Stop. Just come down." He tries to soothe but it's what everyone wants.

"It's for the best," I choke out.

"Best for who? You?" He spits back.

I turn around angrily, "no. I'm doing this for you!" Tears well in my eyes.

His face softens and he sighs, "Phil, why for me? I don't want you to die."

I wipe the tears swiftly from my cheeks, "But you- I'm- im a burden."

"What?" He frowns, "you could never be a burden to me. I love you."

"Don't say that! Not when you don't mean it."

He holds out his hand, "I do mean it Phil. I really do. I love you so much j don't even understand it myself."

Sobs escape my lips as I reach out to take Dans hand, "promise me. Promise me you're not lying."

"I promise, Phil. I would never lie to you."

So I grasped his hand, pulling me back onto stable ground and into the arms of the person I fell in love with three years ago and will love for as long as I can.

"Don't leave me, Phil. Promise me?" Dan whispers, his voice cracking slightly from fear.

"I promise."

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