That was why I had to break it off now. Before this went too far.
I refused to put my burdens on someone I…
My lower lip quivered. I pressed my lips together firmly.
I refused to put my burdens on someone I loved.
"I'm sorry," I said, finally looking at him.
I'd tried to make my eyes hard, my tone unyielding. All I managed to do was speak the words numbly, like a zombie, my eyes blank and empty.
"I don't want to see you anymore," I continued.
He fisted his hands at his side, shaking with fury, but the anguish in his eyes almost broke me.
"Fuck you," he snarled. He whirled away, stomping off a few feet, before he turned around, eyes blazing with anger. He heaved a heavy breath and opened his mouth a few times. He looked frustrated, as if he couldn't find the words he wanted to say.
"I'm sorry," I said.
"Fuck your apologies," he spat. "I'm done with this."
And for once, Nathan was the one who stormed off, leaving me to sit there, staring at his retreating back, tears finally falling from my eyes, and shards splintering from my shattered heart.
