“You came…I'm so glad…” she said, sitting under a large tree this time, watching Ari approach from the other side of the field.
“Of course I came, why wouldn’t I?”
“I don’t know…I guess I was afraid that I ruined things between us last time…I wouldn’t have blamed you if you didn’t want to come anymore, and I don’t blame you for how you reacted either. It was wrong of me to be so insecure like that.”
“It’s not your fault, you don’t need to blame anyone and I won’t either. You know how much you mean to me, right? I understand why you asked me that, but…well I'm sure you understand the dilemma you put me in, right?”
“Yes…I know…I’m sorry. I would go away, if I could…but, well I can’t. I don’t know how to explain it, exactly, but I’m just here. I’m always here. And you’re the only one who comes to see me. I’ve been so lonely…so lonely. You can’t imagine the solitude that I have been forced to endure. Don’t pity me though, it was my own fault. But let’s not talk about that now. None of that matters when you’re here with me. I’m not lonely anymore. Even if you end up with someone else, I will always love you. I will always wait. And I will always be here. Now, I don’t want to talk about this anymore. Come to me,” she said, with open arms.
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A Rose Among Ashes
Teen FictionIn the darkness there is always light. From death there can spring life. Love can light the darkness, or it darken the heart forever. It can turn your world to ashes, or be a beacon of hope in a time of despair. High school senior Ari experiences fi...
