Caught In Flames

84 : Promise

ARTEMIS
inside the breaking case

There's no turning back. I'm here now. Staying. With cold fingers intertwined with those who stayed here. For me. For once.

Hopely, for eternity.

I don't want to look over my shoulder and witness things I don't want to see.

Let me just close my eyes and for a moment blind myself. Let me cover my ears and take me away from the buzz of things that would cause me another heartbreak.

I'm not brave enough. Please help me.

Give me a tight hug and whisper anything. Profanities, insults, encouragements. Just take me away for a moment.

But I'll stay, I promise.