Brandon's Point of View

I didn't stop Feather when she started hitting me.

She began thrashing around, continuously punching my body.

"I hate you! I hate you! I hate you" Feather whispered weakly. I turned my head to avoid seeing the tears spilling out of her eyes. Her lips shone light red, from blood spilling out of her nose from the effort she's exerting.

"I hate you! I hate you! I hate you!" Each one felt like a bullet to the heart, painful and sending aches through my body.

Each one of those felt worse than the punches I was getting.

"You.... you almost killed me! She screeched, sending painful blows to my stomach.

I deserve this...

I deserve this...

I deserve this..

Molly stood ideally nearby. However, When Feather tried to stand up to strangle me, Molly rushed to her side and kept her lying down.

".... it's best you leave now..." Molly cut her eyes at me.

Some time before...

"What happened to them??" Even though my eyes were closed, I could tell who it was. Darius.

"I mean... lookin'  at them outside... it... didn't look too bad... but now..."

"I'm not sure what happened, But I think Brandon might know. He was awake momentarily before passing out again,"

Molly.

"You think he'd wake up? He's out like a light..."

"Better than waking up Feather. Heck... with the state she's in... " Molly trailed off, her voice cracking.

".... Just go check on her again and change her IV.."

I listened as Darius shuffled off.

"Brandon?? Wake up, Brandon..."  Molly gently shook my side. When I opened my eyes. She was peering down at me with her murky green eyes.

I don't notice my mouth dipped into a frown until Molly pointed it out.

"What's the matter?" I avoided Molly's questioning eyes.

"I... it was my fault.... It's my fault Feather's like this..." I squeeze my eyes shut and avoid the tears that inevitably come rolling down my face.

When I open them again, Molly's looking at me in disbelief.

"No... Brandon... no no...... I'm sure you didn't mean ---"

"IT WAS MY FAULT, MOLLY! MY IDEA! MY FAULT! I PUT TO MUCH WEIGH ON HER WEAK SHOULDERS!"

Instantly, Darius popped next to Molly's side.

"Hey! What happening over here??" Darius narrowed his eyes.

Molly waved her hand.

"The drugs are starting to kick in... Take him off the IV" Molly whispered," I'm going to monitor Feather's vitals..."

Molly turned to walk away, But stopped and looked me in the eyes.

She was looking at me the way someone might look at a math problem: Uneasy, and full of disbelief.

Molly shook her head and walked over to Feather.

Present time...

I sat at the table and held my head in my hands, my quiet sobs filling the room.

This is my fault...

It's my fault that I could of killed her...

It's my fault...

I could of killed her...

I'm a terrible person...

I'm such a terrible person.

"Brandon." Sebastian spoke. I quickly wipe my tears away from my eyes and turn to face him. I didn't even realize he walked into the room.

His bright blue eyes narrowed.

"I heard what happened..."

Looking down at the ground, I couldn't escape his judgment-filled eyes.

"Come with me."

I complied, as simple as that.

I deserve this...

I deserve this..

I deserve this...

I deserve this.

Feather's point of view

"How are you feeling?"

Molly's question seems unanswerable.

How am I feeling?

My heart's being ripped to shreds...
The guy I would give my heart to put too much force on me and almost killed me...

I... screamed that I hate him to that same guy...

"I..... I'm alright..." it wasn't quite the truth, but my answer should suffice.

"No you're not..." Molly sighed.

An uneasy silence filled Molly's room. Oddly enough, When I asked when I can go back to mine, she didn't answer.

"Look.... about earlier...." Molly started.

"I don't hate him..... what I said was a mistake..." I tried to make my voice firm, but all that came out was a whimper.

".... I know.... I also know you're in love with him...." Molly replied. Even as my jaw dropped in pure shock, she continued.

"... Which is why... I think it's for the best... that you... spend a little bit of time away from Brandon..." Molly gave me a sheepish look.

I instantly snapped back to attention.

"What??! Why??" My heart sank to my stomach. I had a feeling I knew where this was heading...

"Feather.... We all care about you, We really do! And.... Brandon's been.... out of sorts lately... I'm not sure why.... but it would be for the best.... for both you and him.... He's been... stressing lately.... and.... It hasn't been well for either of you.... He cares about you a lot, Feather.... More than you know... And.... sometimes......"

Molly paused momentarily.

"Sometimes we end up hurting the ones we care about most..."

"Just... tell me that you'll spend some time apart.... I don't wanting you to get hurt...."

"Alright..."