Paper Pizza: scene

"Should I?"

9:44 PM
By Kenzie
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[ inspired by this photo ]

I pant. Ice cold air stinging my throat while my toes tingle from numbness. Running can only get me so far, I just hope by the end of time I will be wherever I'm running to.

The leaves crackle with every shot of wind, blowing the crinkled brown leaves onto the ground to shrivel up and die. My boots crunch beneath them as I run faster, feeling my muscles work beneath my pasty cold skin. I stumble every so often, feeling the urge to stop and lie down. But the noises from people in the far distance keeps me moving.

Keep moving.

You can do this. I remind myself.

Right as I begin to run faster, I am forced to a sudden stop. A horse and man blocks my pathway.

"Watch it!" I yell without remark.

He climbs off of his horse and I step back. You can't trust anyone you just meet, not around here. I stare down at the sword resting in the scabbard from his belt, then back up to his face covered by the hood on his dark brown cape.

"Remove it." I demand.

"Remove what?" he asks, clueless.

"The hood. Remove it, now."

Slowly, he reaches for the hood of his cape.

"Wait," I stop him. "Take off the sword first."

He sighs and removes his sword, laying it gently onto the cold ground, then reaching back up for his hood. I gasp when he reveals his face.

"It's you. It's really you." And before I know it, he throws his firm arms around me as I bury my face into his chest.

"I thought you were gone." I sniffle a tear and whisper into his shirt.

"I thought you were gone too, until now." he says and I try to help myself not cry. It's been so long since we were together, then I remember he left me. He left me alone to survive on my own with nothing but a coat to keep warm.

After a moment, he pulls back and cups his hands around my face. "Come with me."

I think about all the reasons why I should go with him, there's too many to name.

"You left me. How do I know that you won't leave me again?"

He rests his forehead against mine and I feel the warmth of his breath tickle my lips.

"You have to trust me."

I glance over at his horse, waiting patiently for his owner.

Should I?

Should I really trust him?

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Running. Faster and faster. My heart races, my feet ache. I keep running. Until, "Oof!" I run into his chest and feel his arms wrap around my body. "Shh, it's okay." I feel the tears running down my cheeks and know I cannot stay. "Everything's going to be okay."
But it's not. It's not okay. He strokes my hair and I feel myself giving in, burying my face into his chest.
"N-no." I manage to say, between sobs. "I can't stay. They're coming. They'll be here soon." He shakes his head.
"Then let me come with you. We can be free, we can be together. Forever." I let out a small groan.
"No. We can't be together. I'll hurt you. I don't want that to happen. I can't let that happen." He tilts up my chin.
"I don't care. I want you, I want to be with you even if it costs my life." He leans his forehead against mine. "I love you."
love.
He said it. He said the word. For a second I feel safe. But that only lasts for so long.
"I-I can't stay." I pull away, not daring to look into those eyes one last time or they might make me stay. I feel his hand on the back of my neck.
"Don't go." He pulls me closer, our breaths in sync. I feel his nose brush across my cheek. "Don't." And then his lips pressed against mine. Everything around us seems to disappear. And all the troubles with it. For a few moments I forget. I forget that I'm being chased. I forget my powers. I forget the harm I could case. I forget what might happen. I forget me. I pull away, and I see tears rolling down his face. "I-I'm sorry." I say, almost in a whisper, and then I'm gone. Running. Faster than ever. I can't bare to see his face or hear his voice. It will only bring sadness and harm. "Wait!" I faintly hear him calling after me. And with that, I run faster. Sticks snap as my feet run against them. I feel a pain run through my legs and yet, I keep running. Where will I go? Who knows. Anywhere away from here. Anywhere far. Panting, I make a sharp turn, almost stumbling into a tree. Quickly, I make another turn. What if I stayed? What would happen if I gave in? Would I actually lose someone I love? Would I lose him? I stop in my tracks when I feel a cool breeze run throughout my body. I find myself standing on top of a cliff. The drop must be far down, considering I can't see it. Either can I hear anything. It's quiet. And I feel alone. For once, I am at peace. I spread my arms out wide and let the wind run through me. I close my eyes and take it all in.
"Hey!" I hear a dark voice from behind me. I know now that it is too late. They already found me. Instead of turning around to face whoever or whatever is after me, I jump. And let my wings soar.

soar free || a short story

This was more like a small scene, sorry it isn't very good. But the picture above inspired me to write it. :)

I hope you enjoyed it anyways.

thanks for reading!

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