Hush

"Mascara-stained tears rushed down her face, and she just looked up at me. I swallowed, taking her in my arms. I didn't say anything, not that I could have anyway. Instead, we hugged, her hair tickling at my neck. I felt my breath become ragged, and my sobs turned into quiet whimpers. We just stood there, two lunatics crying in the middle of the street at two in the morning. I could hear the rhythm of our hearts beating in sync.
I held her closer."