The Beating of Hearts
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  • Parts 6
  • Time 41m
  • Reads 60
  • Votes 5
  • Parts 6
  • Time 41m
Ongoing, First published Apr 01, 2021
Mature
"Please!"  Her screams echoed around the entirety of the building.  "Please don't leave me!  I can't do this alone!"  She pulled his head close to her chest, her breathing ragged.

"It-"  A cough tore it's way through his throat.  "It's gonna be o-okay sweetheart."  A smile smile spread across his face, blood streaming from his mouth as he breathed heavily.

"No!  It won't be okay!"  Her tears mixed with his blood, painting his face in a waterfall of red.  "You can't leave me dad.  Please!"

His hand pressed lightly to her cheek, the feeling of blood accompanying the gentle caress of his hand.  "Just stay with me, and I'll be okay."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After the untimely death of her father, AJ Ivanova, moved in with her brother and his friends, in a small town in Nevada just outside of Las Vegas.  Starting at a new school, AJ meets Ace Kline, Green Hill's resident delinquent.  Dragging her into shenanigans, and continuous adventure, Ace brings the life back out of AJ.  But will his victory be short lived, or will their heart beat as one?
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