The Town Plaza [2]

Lucian

I shake my head. I would rather have her do what she was about to do, than to have her starve herself and wither away... "Let her go. Please."

Halee

I give up, growing weak, and just lie there. She keeps me down though and looks at Luce, "Are you serious? She could've killed you. Just go before she gets stronger."

Lucian

I shake my head again and take a step closer, "I-It's my choice. My choice." She needs this from me.

Halee

I cough, my eyes opening and closing slowly. Ella looks at me before letting go and I don't move, staring up at the sky.

Lucian

I hesitate before dropping at Halee's side, setting a hand on her forehead.

Halee

Not even hungry anymore, I blink a couple times and look at Luce, lips pale.

Lucian

I take her in my arms and swallow, hesitating before setting her face in my neck.

Halee

I don't do anything, my mine blanking as I stay silent.

Lucian

I stroke the side of her face with my thumb, waiting, "H-Halee, just do it."

Halee

I shake my head, "I-I'm not gonna hurt you."

Lucian

I swallow, "You're hurting me by doing this to yourself."

Halee

I swallow and kiss his neck instead, "I'll be okay."

Lucian

"No you won't," I close my eyes. "Please, Halee. I-I can't lose you."

Halee

I swallow and hesitate before doing what he wants.

Lucian

I squeeze my eyes shut and tense, biting my tongue.