He runs. He runs more than ever. Faster, harder, stronger. He runs so long that his lungs scream him to stop. But he wonÂ’t stop. Not until the anxiousness in his chest leaves him alone. Not until heÂ’ll be able to breathe properly, without wanting to throw up. His feet ache, and the air burns his throat but he keeps on going, not allowing himself to stop. He hates the sound of his trainers slamming to the ground, he hates everything. He hates himself. He hates the feeling he has, when the carpet is pulled from under him, he hates the person who pulled it.
His insides turn over and force him to stop. And as he heaves over the grass, the contents of his stomach on the ground, he cries. He cries because he knows thereÂ’s no happy ending for this story. ThereÂ’s no forgiveness this time because he canÂ’t make himself say those three words.
IÂ’m so sorry.
He is afraid of saying anything anymore. Not now when all comes out wrong, when an apology could ruin it all.
He starts running again, his body protesting wildly. He shakes all over, tears drying on his face, feet almost giving up. People, who pass him by, give disgusting looks and mutter to their friends that “that man must be out of his mind”. But, oh my, they don’t even have a clue.
Suddenly he realizes where he is. He stops and collapses to the ground, his feet too weak to keep him up anymore. The fear of tomorrow hits him harder than before but heÂ’s too exhausted to care. He watches the house in front of him. Only one window is lit, curtains closed and thereÂ’s some casting shadows to the window. He smiles sadly, as he recognizes the figure. But then again, heÂ’d recognize him just by the sound of his steps.
The smile slowly leaves his face as he hauls himself up, and takes a few steps, as if to test is he strong enough. He glances to the window for the last time before walking away.
ItÂ’s better off this way.