You Were My Because

For every question WHY
You were my BECAUSE
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After years of abuse and sadness, Charlotte finally finds a small group of people that accept her for who she is. She finds a best friend, a pair of caring brothers, and Axel. Her dreams are still nightmares, but she can finally see the light. It's far but it's finally within reach.

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"I can't just shut it off." I speak softly, wanting him to understand that this is who I am. This is the real Charlotte.

"I know. You just...you don't have to be alone anymore, Char." My eyes focus on our entwined fingers as my heart beats wildly in my chest, his words repeating in my head. I stare, feeling the weight of his words sink in slowly. Being alone is all I've ever known. "Let me prove it to you." His words sound like a promise, and I gulp, my eyes finally finding his. I find myself wanting to believe him. Wanting to trust him. So I do.

"Okay."