Without her I am nothing

Her and I

Day gave way to night and soon the scraps of the building were enveloped in darkness. There were missing bricks in the walls and holes in the floors but I was determined to find her. I had to. It's my fault she's in this situation anyways. I would never forgive myself had something happened to her. As I got deeper in I began to second guess everything. Should I call the police? Would I be safe? Is she safe? No, everything's going to be fine, I told myself. I would get Leah and everything would be perfect right? I said trying to convince myself. I felt a presence as though I was getting closer and closer to her. I was relieved, however that feeling was short lived as I heard a gunshot from nearby. I froze in place as i knew who it was, as much as I tried to move, my body would not comply until after i heard her scream. Oh how I missed that voice in the short time we were apart from each other. I ran. I ran and ran until I finally saw her laying on the floor, her hand over her chest. I fell onto my knees next to her to check her pulse. It was faint but still there.

"Leah...Leah...." I cried "pull through....please. I promise I'll save you and after that I'll never leave you again. So wait. Wait for me." and with that memories of our conversation earlier had flooded my head.

It was earlier in the morning when I heard the doorbell ring, I ran down the stairs and opened the door. It was Leah, but she was crying. I stood there in shock at first, however soon realised what had happened and outstretched my arms and she fell in. The tears and streams of mascara stained my top but at that moment I did not have a care in the world. I placed my head upon hers and kissed her forehead, why is such a sweet girl like her in so much pain? It's not fair i told myself I told myself.

"Lets go inside" I finally whispers

"That would nice" she said weeping

"Here" I offered "sit"

"Thank you" she replied

"So they're at it again huh?"

"yeah" she replied "it's been going on for the past week. Everyday a new fight. Why won't they stop. Why do they not see how much it hurts me. Each time I look at them in their eyes all I see are lies. The only time they speak the truth is when they are shouting at one another. What did I do to deserve this? What?"

"You didn't bubs, they are ignorant and can't open their eyes to see how much it's hurting you." i said while hugging her tightly not wanting to ever let go.

"I don't understand. If they hate each other that much, why are they still together? I don't want to have to hear their petty arguments ever again but we both know that's not going to happen" a slight chuckle managed to escape from her.

"I'm sorry bubs. I know you're hurting and I wish there was more I could do for you. I know! Why don't you move in with me?"

"Move in with you! What do you mean?"

"Well I mean my parents moved away for my dad's work so they rent out this apartment for me so I have this entire space to myself. So why don't you? Come on it will be nice to escape from your family plus who wouldn't want to live with me"

"I mean. It would be nice"

"Yeah it would. So what do you say?"

"Yes! If that ok"

"Of course. I cant wait so how about we start packing your stuff tomorrow hopefully you'll be fully moved in by tomorrow evening. How about we go out for dinner tonight at our favourite space to celebrate?"

"Sure! I'll go home then to tell my parents and get ready. I'll see you soon then! How about 8 tonight?

"Sounds like a plan" I responded while she smiled the biggest smile I'd seen in a while from her.