How Not To

"Elle... baby, stop. Please, just hear me out one last time" He spoke, his voice nearly cracking as he said each word.

Once the first tear broke free, I knew in my heart that we could never go back from here.

"Baby girl, I was so wrong for thinking that you were something I could ever live without. I thought everything I wanted was back in that town, but it's hard to live with only half of my heart. It took me long enough but I finally woke up. It's you, Elle... it's always been you. It doesn't matter how hard I try, I don't know how not to think about you"

WARNING: This story contains mature themes and strong language. Intended for mature audiences only.