Day leans in toward me. He reaches up to touch my face. I can tell it still hurts him to use his fingers and his nails are dark with dried blood. Youre brilliant he says. But youre a fool to stay wish someone like me.I close my eyes at the touch of his hand. Then were both fools.

Love is illogical love had consequences--I did this to myself and I should be able to take it.

Forever and ever kid until youre sick and tired of seeing me.

I dont know if anyones ever told you this he begins. He doesnt blush and his eyes dont dart away. Instead I find myself staring into a pair of oceans - one perfect the other blemished by that tiny ripple. Youre very attractive.Ive been complimented on my appearance before. But never in his tone of voice. Of all the things hes said I dont know why this catches me off guard. But it startles me so much that without thinking I blurt out I could say the same about you. I pause. In case you didnt know.A slow grin spreads across his face. Oh trust me. I know.

He is beauty inside and out.He is the silver lining in a world of darkness.He is my light.

Maybe his nightmare had been about me.