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You Picked Me

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“He’s dead, the roof caved in on him.”
“They killed each other.”
“You can see for yourselves, see?”


Kim watched as her family and friends left the courtyard. She tried to keep back her tears, for she would never see her beloved Edward again, not if she wanted to keep him safe. Finally, she collapsed to the stone floor. Her hands covered her face as she cried tears of loss.

From the attic, Edward heard her sobs. He could still feel the gentle press of her lips. A gentle press he would never feel again. Her last three words to him rang loudly in his ears.

“I love you”

Kim’s words were almost bitter sweet. He finally felt loved, accepted by someone, but that someone he would never see again. Kim looked back at the Gothic mansion. She didn't know how, and she didn't know when, but she made a promise to herself that they'd meet again.