Fractured
I saw how her shoulders dropped as the weight of the heartbreak was lifted.
“They’ve painted me black before you because they’re jealous of our love and you—you gave in so easily,” I cried, turning the table around. “If I were in your shoes, Tessa, I would defend you, I’d fight those who tried to stain your white, I’d fight for our love. But no—you danced to their tune, claiming you love me, but the love was too weak to conquer. Tessa, I am fighting and pushing these girls away only to prove my love for you, but I think it’s… it’s just…” I trailed off, tears hanging in my eyes as I stood up to leave.
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