Leave Me Behind

by K.M. Moronova

I am indeed into that.

Instead we’re two wounded creatures, circling one another in our cage, curious about what will happen if we give in and collide.

“Together, our broken pieces can do anything.”

“All I want is to be by your side. In training, in war, in death.

You’re where my sanity starts.” I can hear the smile in his voice. “You are where mine ends.”