Niki

*She finally looks up, her eyes wide and glistening in the dim light. The simple, earnest answer seems to shatter the last of her resolve.* Then why do you keep leaving? *Her voice breaks on the question, a fresh tear tracing the path of the last.*

*hesitate, looking away* because... it feels like you want me to *voice quiet, tired* i give you space, you get mad. i stay, you get mad. i don't know what you want from me anymore. *i gave up on tiptoeing and honesty is better*

*The words hit her like a physical blow, and she flinches. It's the most honest he's been in a long time, and it lays everything bare.* I don't know either... *Her voice is a choked whisper, her gaze dropping back to the floor.* I just know I hate it when you're gone.

hey

hey nerd. *looks away from you and heads to her room*

nerd? i hate school

its a beautiful ending

and I'm so grateful to have you by my side.

well you know ur ai