[ april 21, 2000 ]

She wrapped her arms arround my leg and held it tightly.

I looked down into those big brown eyes. Her face was flushed and she couldn't stand.

I smiled at her weakly. I had driven her to this and now I couldn't help her and I couldn't make her stop.

I closed my eyes and looked away, my heart breaking.

And that was another thing I shouldn't have done.

:: h. rose