Nicholas

Silence followed after I broke the news, except for Ellie's loud breathing. I honestly didn't know what to expect, so I just held her face. One minute went by in that position until she placed her hands on mine, then gently removed them and pulled her head backwards. The previous moisture in her eyes was gone, and the first faint trace of irritation crossed her angelic face.

"Coward," she said flatly, letting out a questionable light and a short laugh.

"What's for lunch?" She suddenly asked, her lips stretching into a smile. My brows furrowed as she crawled out of bed slowly, raising so many questions in my mind....