He stands in front of her as he locks his eyes on the outside world instead of the weakness behind him. The woman clenches her fists trying to contain the constant pain throbbing in her heart. She wonders, ‘Where have those wonderful days gone to?’‘When did it go wrong?’ Now, every time she tries to look at him, not even once their eyes meet. Not even once, he looks back at her. But somehow, despite his coldness, she can’t bring herself to stop loving him. The more he pulls away, the more she falls in love all over again.“Am I that despicable in your eyes?” Her voice shakes as she speaks. She heaves out a long deep breath as she studies the ground. Unexpectedly, he turns and looks at her. He never faces her when she talks. He either looks away or turns his back on her.“No,” He utters only one word. That word alone gives her a chill. She notices by looking at his shadow that he’s staring at he

“Hey, Rosie!!” Aubrey squeal like a rat being squeezed to death. Squeak!I inhale deeply before turning around with a big smile plastered on my face. “Hi Aubrey!” 

 I stand up the moment Ms. Iris hit the door. I hastily grab my stuff and rush out of the classroom. I didn’t even stop to put down my things in the locker. The only thing in my head right now is to get out of this sea of people crowding the hallway. I’m in dire need of a me time and that means a complete solitary in the library. It’s always a total chaos when the bell rings, especially now when it’s break time. I can barely catch my breath being squeezed here and there. Despite that, I painstakingly headed upstairs.

 Aubrey trembles from head to toe as she gazes upon the pool of blood splattered across the asphalt and onto her clothes. By her side lies Rosie, unconscious, and her lovely alabaster skin is now stained with red. Her wounds beckon a gory sight to the passerby and to the young Aubrey as well.

 Straight to the point. Cold and sharp. Yet, this kind of attitude suits his cold personality very much. But, that is the least of my worry right now. My head buzzes at his words.