Hold On

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Why were we even here? I knew it was a bad idea. We shouldn’t have taken on this challenge. It was a stupid idea.

What are we going to do? We have achieved what we wanted and now all that’s left to do is come back down to earth.

As we were heading back to base you fell. I grabbed onto the rope to hold on. You were screaming, and I was scared but I had to stay calm. I loved you and I had to hold on.

I could see you hanging over the edge. Your legs were dangling and the colder you got the less tears fell. I had to help but what was I going to do?

I’m not a superhero or someone who has special powers, I’m just me. Boring and normal me. What would I be able to do?

The day was starting to grow old and my love was still teetering over the edge. I looked at you and you stared at me. I wasn’t going to let go and leave you, I was going to hold tight and keep you safe.

I looked down at my hands and they were black. Tired from holding on. I had to keep holding on. You were the only one I loved, wanted and would ever need. I couldn’t let you go.

I fought through the night to stay with you, but you were wearing me down. I couldn’t let go and leave you but, I couldn’t stay here. I Why were we even up here? I knew it was a bad idea. We shouldn’t have taken on this challenge. was staying still; not getting anywhere.

I battled the elements for days until I couldn’t hold on anymore. You were taking me for granted and I was trying my best to carry you. I couldn’t do it anymore, the pressure you put me under was too much. It was starting to grow old. I had to let go.

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