Till My Last Breath

The leaves rustling intermingled with the bustle of my friends. The chilly wind caressed my frozen cheeks. My feet were as heavy as lead, but my body was as light as a feather. Taking in the surreal sensory experience, every vivid sensation reminded me painfully of the fact that I was still alive.While immersing myself in the pain, a familiar voice called out to me. "Aria! Move your ass and help us with the tents!"I reluctantly opened my eyes and turned to look at where Nathan's voice came from.Across the camping grounds, Nathan's figure was huddled together with Kaitlin and Alex. All 3 were hunched over the tents with busy hands.Slowly shuffling my way over, I observed the camping grounds. Together with my clubmates, we had rented this space for our last bonding trip as graduating members of the Outdoor Adventure Club. A designated area for pitching tents, a barbeque and campfire pit in the center, bathroom facilities by the entrance, and a large open space separated from the fore

Time silently slipped by with each soft breath from Aria.The wriggling shadows that played on her tent grew darker, and soon became dark enough that it could suck someone in if they stared for too long.Without anyone's notice, it trickled down the tent and flowed like a small stream towards Aria. Just before touching the edge of her sleeping bag, it stopped and formed a tiny pool surrounding it like a moat.Desipte it's ominous appearance, Aria's wirnkled brows smoothened out with a slight arc at the corner of her lips.-----As the night approached its' darkest giving the moon it's chance to shine its' brightest, Arias' eyelids fluttered open gently.She slowly sat up, staring dazedly into space.While everyone else was sound asleep, Aria left her tent and shuffled sluggishly to the open area by their campsite that was a fence away from the forest.Stars dotted in the obsidian night sky surrounding the full moon reflected in Aria's hazel eyes. It looked like sparkling jewels embedde

After months of being stranded, Aria discovered a loophole.She just had to fall in love again; the person in question never really mattered. Thus begun Aria's hunt for "love", and the beginning of a vicious cycle.Fall in love > Last for as long as possible > Lose him> RepeatEven though each loss blurred the line between sanity and insanity, Aria couldn't stop, and lost her ability to live without "love".Unbeknownst to Aria, somewhere in that endless cycle he appeared by her side. Quietly assimilating into her life without ripples, and by the time Aria became aware of him she had accepted his presence long ago.Though he never spoke nor touched Aria, he stayed close and never strayed too far away. Aria didn't have to fear losing his silent support and comfort, and she was able to truly let loose the grief of losing her special place at the end of each cycle.She was freed of the pressure to pretend to be normal. There were no devastating consequences if she was found out because he

A deafening silence enveloped the two figures hidden in the cocoon weaved from the shadows.Amon stuck stubbornly to his spot and remained silent, as if his call for Aria was just a figment of her imagination.Amon had imagined a myriad of scenarios of their reunion. A touching scene where he'll bring her the biggest bouquet of red roses, adorned with white pearls. Maybe Aria will cry, or she'll jump giddily into his arms.However, this was not it. Aria was crying miserably, all because he had left her side without a word.Remorse washed over Amon, and he silently scolded himself."What a fool I was. I'd forgotten that time flows differently for humans. How long have I been missing for her to cry in such sorrow.But... For however much Aria is suffering, she didn't give up on looking for me."Amidst the bitterness, a pinch of sweetness trickled in.Yet, he felt equally distressed at the pain he had put her through. All of Aria's pain, suffering, and tears could've been avoided if Amon

Aria attempted to hide her loose tear ducts behind her hands.She was mortified to have all of her insecurities and ugliest side exposed to the person she least wanted to know. Her behaviour then was no different from a madman, lashing out at anyone.However, Amon took no offense. Though Aria's rant stunned him silly, it also made it more evident just how deep Aria was stuck in her mire of self-hatred. It prevented Aria from forgiving herself and obstructed her from embracing his love and devotion.But there was a flaw in her rant, Amon could have chosen to leave if he so wished.Aria had lost her memories, so she wouldn't have known. But there was never a rule that they were bound to their fated pair. That would just be cruel if the partner was abusive, leaving the victim with no means of self-preservation.Amon chose to stay despite the pain because he understood Aria's circumstances and held no blame.Aria lost her memories. Stranded in a place where no one can ever truly understand