o r p h a n

"Don't you get it? Nobody wants you. Go back, then I can be on my own again."

"Do you really not want me here?" My voice competed with the wind and sounded weak, even to me.

"Is there another reason you're here?"

"I. . ." I only wanted to stay with you. "It doesn't matter what I do. You'll only─" I felt tears prick my eyes and wiped them away before he could see. "Do what you want! I don't care anymore."

No matter where I went, I was always sent away.

Troy caught my wrist and tried to hold me still.

"Let go!" I commanded. He only gripped my wrist tighter and I tried to land a blow on his stupid face. "I hate you, I hate you, I hate─"

My eyes widened to their full extent as he pressed his lips to mine.