Live For Me

Louis come on! 

What if we fall?

Then we fall together.

His eyes burned, tears restlessly falling down his cheeks. 

Are you ok?

Hm? 

Are you ok?

Yeah...

Follow me.

Why?

Because I said so, that's why. 

His mind was clouded, vision blurry.

Here, ice cream always makes people feel better..unless they're lactose intolerant. 

I love you.

I know.

Say it back.

I love you too.

A heavy weight pressed on his chest. 

How long will you be gone?

Only a day, my love.

...

It's ok, I'll never be too far. 

Promise?

Promise.

His throat closed up, choked sobs escaping his lips.

Let's dance!

I don't dance.

But it's my favorite song...

I don't want to.

Please!

Fine, but only a few minutes, then I'm done.

Perfect!

 He felt heavy, like he couldn't move from where he stood.

He stood staring down at the grass. A cold harsh wind blew in his ear. 

The stems of the bright red roses were crushed beneath his grasp.

His hair was disheveled, and his clothes wrinkled.

Muffled voices played in the back of his mind.

Memories flood through his mind.

He felt cold.

There were no hands he could hold.

No warm body to wrap him in a comfortable embrace.

Zayn, come here! 

No, you asshole!

Zayn, please.

No.

I said I was sorry.

You ate my favorite ice cream, a sorry will not suffice! 

Babe, please, I'll buy you more-no, I'll buy you anything you want.

I'll think about it.

Zayn...

Ok, fine, I accept your apology..and more.

Wilting roses sat dying in a crystal vase.

1993-2023

He picked the vase up and tossed the dirty water and decaying roses into the grass.