*Elio*
My head was still pounding as I walked out the front door. Leaving her when she was so upset took everything I had in me.
No matter how angry I still was, I loved her more than that. Her tears still felt like acid on my skin, guilt burning in my chest. I wanted nothing more than to run back inside and hold her in my arms, to reassure her.
But I squeezed my eyes shut, focusing on the pain pounding in my head and the lingering effects from sleeping at my desk last night. I’d always tried to soothe Cat when she was sad or angry, to make up for mistakes, but this time… I didn’t have it in me.
I walked away, pushing my guilt to the farthest corner of my mind as I winced at the bright light from the sun overhead, too much for my sensitive eyes. Once I got into the car, I grabbed my sunglasses, sighing in relief once I could see through the tint.
It was already going to be a long day. There was no need to make it worse for myself.
