mouth open, i wondered if the tears running down my face was enough to make you want to stay. "you can't drive right now, i need you. i need you here with me now. i need you here." i still remember how your face soften when you saw the way you pushed me into the wall was too hard, but i still remember how quickly the darkness in your eyes came back. i didn't care if anyone heard me scream for you, i just wanted you to hear me. i needed you there with me.