I had built a little bed alongside Fletcher. We talked into the perpetual night, exchanging life stories. I told him about Alec.
"Sounds like a right wanker to me," He said shortly. "I think you did well by leaving. But your brothers..."
"I know," I cut in harshly. "I try not to think about them too much."
"You're lucky to have family still. You should have brought them with you." I rolled a chunk of concrete around in palm.
"It wasn't an option at the time." "Because you ran away?"
"Yes. I'll go back eventually andexplain-" "Will you? Will you go back?"
I rolled the concrete to him. He propped himself up on one arm and rolled it around in a circle.
"Yes," I told him. Neither of us believed me. "I have to." "What about Alec?"
"I can ignore him."
"You still have feelings for him, don't you?" He inquired curiously. "No." I lied.
He didn't question me further. I found us some old chips from a few apartments over, plus a candle which was a bonus.
"Didn't think I would have another date before I died." He joked. I smacked him on the arm.
"Don't talk like that." I snapped.
"Why not? We both know it's going to happen." I didn't say anything.
"Can I ask you something, Lyla?" He asked seriously. I shook myself out of my morbid reverie.
"Would you date me? Just for the time being?" I blinked in surprise.
"The time being until-"
"Yes," He said, a sad smile on his face. "Would you date me until I die?"
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Adventure"C'mon, mate," Josh stepped in and took him from my grip. "We have to let Lyla go and kill them." Luke wrenched himself around in Josh's arms to watch me as Josh walked away with him. Tears welled in my eyes as his little shrieks grew fainter a...
