Voice

PRELUDE:

(HER)

Please don't.

Don't say anything.

If you do, I feel like I'll break into millions of pieces.

I don't know how I've held on for so long.

I'm sorry if this makes things harder on you.

I can't bring myself to let you go.

I don't know what will happen if I do.

I don't know how long I can hold on for, but I will until I can't any longer.

Please don't push me away.

Even though I have you in my arms, I feel like you drift away more as each second passes.

Even the way you look at me has changed.

You can't even look at me, even.

And when you do,there is only pity.

Do you remember the promises we made?

I'm beginning to wonder what forever really means to you.

I beg of you.

Please don't say anything.

Not a word.

Your voice will be the last hit I'll be able to take.

(HIM)

I think this has gone on for too long, hasn't it?

I never wanted to see you like this.

I can't look at you without pain welling up in my heart.

Every time I see you,it's a painful reminder that I've made you like this.

So afraid of my every single word.

I don't think I can keep like this much longer.

It's not fair, to me,or especially you.

I need to clear my mind and say what I have to.

I can't keep things like this.

I can't hold you back.

And yet....

I can't bring myself to say what I need to.

I feel... Like I myself might break if I speak.

I need to leave. I have to.

But....

If you tell me to stay...

I will.

This silence is the most violent of all attacks.

All I need is to hear you.

To hear your voice.