Earthquake

I take it back, I take it all back now

I sat beside the window and watched for her. I waited for her for hours. I waited for her to come back.

But she didn't.

I was worried by the time it was dark. No. I wasn't worried. I was terrified. What if she didn't come back?

I needed to find her.

I walked downstairs to find the guys. They were sitting in the living room and watching a movie.

"I need your help," I said quietly.

Bob turned away from the T.V. to look at me. His smile fell from his face and his eyes filled with concern.

"Are you okay?"

I shook my head.

"Emerson's gone."

"What do you mean?" Mikey asked. "Why would she go?"

Everyone stared at me. If only I didn't have to answer that question.

"I hit her," My voice cracked as I whispered the words.

No one said anything. I looked down. I could feel their stares. I could feel the shock in them. The disbelief.

"Come on, let's go find her," said Gerard finally, as he picked up his jacket.

I nodded.

I needed to find her.

I needed her to forgive me.

You mean more to me than you'll ever know