You’d lost her, like an idiot. You’d lashed out. Yelled at her, broke the trust you’d tried so hard to build. Tears in her eyes, running down pale cheeks. Youd fucked up.

now you were driving in the town you were only supposed to pass through. With her in the passenger seat. Bothering you about the radio.

there were things here, that you were gonna take care of and leave. What if they had her? The what ifs plagued your train of thought. You breaked as someone ran out into the road infront of you.

marie.

you immediately got out, making sure she was okay. She started apologizing. Sobbing overtaking her words as you slowly got her into the truck.

“I’m sorry, I’m real sorry. I don’t mean to- I didn’t mean it.” She repeatedly apologized. You could see the fear in her eyes. Thinking you’d leave her.