[Casca]

"Uhh..." I paused. I thought for a second. I hit him, playfully, then took off in the other direction. "Tag, your it!" I shouted, running torwards the edge of the river, Arhen pursuing. "You can't catch me!" I yelled back at him.

"We'll see about that," Arhen shouted back. He grabbed a hold of my arm, pulling me torwards him. Unfortunatly, I lost my balance, falling down to the ground, taking Arhen down with me. He landed flat on top of me, with the both of us laughing hysterically.

"Well, that was fun, " I laughed.

"And you said I couldn't catch you, " Arhen chuckled. There was a moment of silence. I gazed into his deep, blue eyes while he stared into mine. Before I could say anything, I found his lips entwined with mine. My eyes widened with confusion, but I greatly appreciated the lavish attention. I pushed into the kiss, shutting my eyes to relish the feeling. Our lips remained locked for what seemed like the longest time, but he suddenly broke away.

"I am so sorry, " He exhaled. "I didn't even think to ask if it was ok. Please don't hate..." I placed my finger atop his lips.

"It's alright," I assured him. "I really needed that, thank you." I could see Arhen turning a shade of red.

"Oh...really...well..." he stuttered. "O....K."

"Are we good now?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's all good now, " Arhen sighed. "But back to the point, what did you need to talk to me about?"

I could feel my heart sink within my chest. How could I possibly ruin such a beautiful moment. That's right, telling him that I hurt myself.

"I...just don't know, " I whispered. "I'm afraid." I could hear my voice breaking with every word, tears welling up in my eyes.

"You know me, I will never judge you," he assured me. "I care about you and there is nothing that can change that. I will listen to whatever you have to say. I am here for you, OK?"

I couldn't speak.

"OK?" he shook me gently.

I shot up off the ground.

"Alright ,OK!, " I bursted into tears. "My parents, they never stop, NEVER. They always argue, they always put me down. They don't give a **** about me, they hate me!" Everything was just pouring out of my heart and out of my mouth. " I just feel that I'd be better off dead, it just hurts so ****ing much!" I paused...pulling up my sleeve, letting my dark secret out into the open. "The only thing that makes me feel better is doing this to myself."

I collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Oh my God, " Arhen muttered, his face turning paler by the second, "I don't know what to say."


Sorry about ending it in another cliffhanger, but suspision adds to the expirience. Thank you so much for the feedback on my story, it really gives me the motivation to write. I hope you enjoy!