Anyone But Me

by J.D. Frost

To those lost in the darkness. Keep fighting. There is a light.

I know there’s a whole other reason behind it; it’s an escape, a way for her to live in another reality, even if only for a short time. And I totally get it.

“I’m sorry, I just… Jesus, Oakley. You have to tell me who did this to you.”

“Oakley…” he whispers, panting breaths hitting my lips. “Don’t you get it? I would hurt anyone for you. Anyone. All you have to do is tell me who it is.”

“Do I look fragile to you? Fuck me like you hate me, Farrow. I can take it.”