"I just need a break from all this!" The air that had been heated with ill-tempered arguments, went still and silent. He stood as motionless as a statue. I almost wished I could take it back. This had been one of our first serious fights. He took a step back from me, his hands limp at his side. I had my arms crossed, almost terrified of what he would say. Finally after a long moment of pregnant silence in my small bedroom, the only sounds were the thumping of music of down bellow, he spoke. "Fine."