Damien

Damien’s hand hovers in a reluctant pause just short of the door. He grimaces then backs away slowly leaving his hand suspended at the door for as long as he can. With a sigh Damien drops his hand and turns away.

Click. Rrrrt. The door creaks open.

“Damien? Damien, is that you?”

He turns with a forced smile, “Hey, Julie.”

Julie’s arms are crossed, “What are you doing here?”

“I was just leaving.”

“Let me go, Damien.”

“That’s the thing,” he says, “I can’t, Julie. I love you.”

She sighs because she loves him, too. “I can’t keep riding this rollercoaster.”