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I fought back the tears as I approached the apartment door. I knew damn well what was coming, yet I went anyways. I raised my shaking hand up to the door, trying to will myself to knock while also screaming at myself internally to turn around and go home. I closed my eyes, squeezing them shut tightly, doing all that I could to stop the tears from flowing down my cheeks, but it was no use at this point. I sobbed silently, grabbing my ribcage with my arms tightly and doubling over.
No. Cody. You need to man up. It isn't that bad. Stop being so weak and knock on the damn door already.
I grabbed my sleeve and yanked it up before raking my nails down my arm, desperate to feel something. I inhaled sharply at the pain before pulling my sleeve back down, using it to wipe the tears off my face. I sniffed quietly, before finally knocking on the door. I quickly put on a blank expression, hearing footsteps getting closer. The door opened slowly, revealing the person I truly hated the most.
"Hi, Cody." The purple-haired girl said, smiling a little as if everything about this was normal. "Hello." I said, desperately trying to hide the shakiness to my voice. Sierra opened the door a little wider, a silent invitation for me to come inside. My feet carried me in against my will.
Nonononono...
She shut the door behind me, before walking in front of me once more. "Cody, I promise this is the last time. I'll leave you alone for good after this." She said casually, looking at me.
You say that every single fucking time.
The first time this happened, I really thought she meant it. She left me alone for a good long while, and I thought maybe there was truth behind her words for once. But then six months later, she asked again. I tried to say no, but she assured me that that would be the last time it would ever happen. So I agreed. This cycle went on, over and over, each time the length of time she left me alone getting shorter and shorter. Now, I'll take any amount of time she gives me. That's how desperate I am. I'm lucky to have two weeks away from her, before she ruins everything once again.
I sighed quietly, following her until we got to her room.
"Don't worry, Cody. I will always love you." Sierra said to him before closing the door and locking it.