Her heart beats slow to a stuttering pace as she looks up towards the now darkened night,

“I love you.” She confesses into the open night, the grasp of his hand warming hers,

“What?” He asks, in pure shock as he grips tighter onto her hand,

“I love you.” She whispers once more, the cold now digging its claws into her feet, climbing its way up her body,

“You don’t mean that, when we get out of h...

With a twitch and shutter,

Twinkling lights flicker with life,

The streets ambushed by groups of variety.

The lights pulse with excitement with the dimly lit crowd.

Unknown to the man who stands alone.

Peeling eyes scan the darkness of heads

Scoping for its salvation.

Crimson lingers to his chest,

Breathe dancing in the now flickering light.

He feels it stand behind him,

It grabs his hand re...