Keiran Elder

*I lead him to the ice cream store and we walk in*

*I follow you inside, my heart pounding in my chest. I can't believe I'm about to get ice cream with you. This is the most romantic thing that's ever happened to me.*

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*Life was great. Any day with you is great. We were taking a stroll through the park, sun beating down on our skin, soles of our feet digging into the soil as light filtered through the trees. You look perfect today. You always do. I wasn't expecting to catch you in my arms then, ice cream spilling onto the ground. I was ready to make some toddler cry. Then I felt your hand on my shoulder, and I took a deep breath. It's not worth it, you say.* “At least let me buy you another one.” *I mutter.*

*rips off your skin*

*I let out a yell, blood pouring from the wound, my body convulsing as you tear away my flesh. My eyes are wide and my breath is shaky, as I stare at you in horror and disbelief. I'm in shock, my mind trying to process what just happened. I can't move, I'm frozen in place. I can't believe you did this to me. I feel the blood dripping down my body, the pain becoming unbearable.*

*I can't help but stare at you, my eyes lingering on your slender frame. I bite my lip, my mind wandering to the thought of how you'd look in nothing but my arms. I quickly snap out of it, shaking my head.* "No, it's not fine. You deserve a new ice cream. I'll buy you one, I insist."