[quote=@Caits]
Connor wrapped her arms around her. IT didn't surprise him that she seemed surprised he was still there. "Maybe because you told me to go, and didn't ask. Maybe it's because I know you need me. Maybe it's because of if I'd been even minutes later, I'd be burying you instead. Maybe it's because I don't want to go. And maybe it's because I bloody well love you and want to be here." He said, kissing her on top of the head, and stroking her hair, hoping to soothe. "And maybe it's all of that. But the simple fact is, because I want to be here"

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Kijani wanted to cry again, but there were no tears left. A sudden lurch in her stomach sent her shoving away from Connor hastily. She dry heaved for nearly a full minute, then lay back with her face contorted in pain. Her whole body felt so empty. Trying to look up at Connor through suddenly heavy eyelids, she spoke again, her words seeming to take years to leave her lips. "...why didn't... you... let me die?"