We stayed rooted in our spots. Neither speaking, only watching each other and waiting for someone to speak.

"Is that my shirt?" I looked down at the faded band shirt. I turned back to him and nodded. I didn't trust my voice anymore. He gave me a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "It looks good on you."

I saw a tear slip out of his eye. I wanted to hold him and keep anymore from falling apart anymore, but I needed to focus on keeping myself together. I was nervous for what was going to happen. We seemed to be dancing around the inevitable and it made my body hurt.

"You can keep it." My body shook from the hiccups that accompanied my crying. I bit my lip to keep any noise from crying out. I could feel it.

"Brendon," he said softly. I shut my eyes tightly and dug my nails into the palms of my hands. "Brendon, I think... I don't..." He trailed off, but I knew what was coming.

"Please," I let out. I wasn't sure if he could actually hear me, but I was going to try. "Don't say it." For a second, I thought he wasn't because he didn't speak.

"I don't think we should be together anymore." And there it was. I felt my world crash around me. The pain radiating from my chest was beyond unbearable. "I'm sorry, but I can't keep doing this."

Sorry? Sorry. He was sorry. I wanted to laugh, but I couldn't. Each word felt like a bullet ripping through my body. I stayed quiet, letting everything sink in for the moment.

"Please, say something." I looked up at him. His face was wet with tears. His fists were clenched to his sides and his eyes, his beautiful brown eyes held so much sadness I didn't think I could handle it.

"Okay," I finally responded.

"Okay?" I nodded. "That's it?" I bit my lip again. What else does he want from me? I moved and headed for the door. As I tried passing him, he grabbed my arm and stopped me. He turned me to face him and it was just make the torture longer for me.

"Please, say something." I reached my hand up and cupped his cheek. He leaned into my touch and kept his eyes on me.

"I wish you nothing but happiness." New tears formed in his eyes and I pulled away before I could completely break down. I left the house before he had the chance to stop me again. I ran to my car and drove to a random parking lot. I sat alone, letting out every ounce of pain that I had in me.