Why?

Why?

"Why?"

He did not attempt to take a step forward. Did not say a persuading word. Did not try to stop her, but that word alone made her hold back.

"Why?" he asked again.

"Because nobody cares..." Her voice was soft, and filled with morose. "Just leave me alone..."

"Nobody?"

Her heart ached hearing that word, but she hardened herself. Damn right. Nobody cares. Not her family, not her classmates, not even her teachers.

"You know," he said, his voice still calm and collected. "If I'm here, doesn't it mean that I care?"

She started. And then the tears started to fall. He took another step forward, and took her in his arms. She didn't pull away, and he didn't give any indication to push her off too.

Stroking her hair to keep her calm, he gently pulled the rust-stained blade from her trembling hands. He shushed her calmly and her sobs gradually grew faint.

"Why...?" was the only thing she wanted to know.

She felt him tighten his hold. Felt his hands tenderly sweep her hair. Felt his heartbeat against his chest.

"Because I care about you."

- ?

(Most probably from 2010)