Drabble Prompt: Stick

[garnigal]

Found this quote, don't know where it's from, or I'd attribute it properly.

Truth is only for the wise – Lovers ought to stick to lies

Despite his passion and devotion, he saw her clearly.

More clearly than her friends.

Exhaustion etched lines on her face, worry aged her beyond her years and a longing for peace (even the permanent peace of the tomb) settled on her shoulders like a shroud.

Guilt over wanting to leave and anger at being forced to stay kept her at arm’s length from those who wanted her closest.

He saw all these things and more. But he’d never tell her.

He just looked at her adoringly (ignored the sorrow that clung like vampire dust) and told her she was beautiful.

Comments

[jerusha]

So sad, and yet so very real. Well done.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. I wasn't sure how it came out, so I'm glad you say it's good.