Flash Fiction: You Should Be Reading

That's All I Need

I wish I could remember what it feels like to touch your skin. The electric waves it sends through me, I miss it. I'm sick of kissing you in my head. Tell me, when can it be real instead? These dreams have me spinning in circles, hearing an echo of your voice. I never feel more alone than when you are gone, and I have no choice. I need you here with me. That's all I need.

The last time we spoke, it was like a blur. I can't remember what we said, I just know it hurt. Please forgive me. I never meant it. I still love you. I never realize how hard words hit. The look in your eyes said everything it needed, and I knew. I'll never forgive myself because that's the last I saw of you. You drove away in your car, but you didn't get very far.

Please forgive me. I wish I could feel your warmth and take away your pain. Was it my fault? You didn't see that truck coming your way. I can barely remember hearing the ambulance, just that I was screaming out God's name in vain. The biggest part of me died with you that day.

I miss your laugh. I miss your smile. You still mean everything to me, even if its been awhile. You deserve the world, to live your life and be happy. That's how it should be. I just wish one last time that I could hold you in my arms and tell you how much you mean to me. That's all I need.