The Tree

"(Name).." Toby was confused. Why are you crying? Had he spoken too loud? Had he frightened you? But those who he frightened usually ran, so why weren't you running? Does that mean that you... "Do you love me?" You choked on your tears as you heard his whisper.

"What?" You slowly pulled back, horrified at what he had just asked you. "What do you mean?"

'No'

'Of course it's a no.'

'How could she love you?'

'You're Alone.'