• Noel and Juliet sat silently on the beach, listening to the waves crashing on the beach.
    "So where'd you get the bruises?" Noel asked, breaking the silent monotony. Juliet stared down at their knees.
    "It was him, wasn't it?"
    "Who are you talking about?"
    Noel slid his hand over hers.
    "Your boyfriend."
    Juliet sighed.
    "He was drunk. It wasn't his fault."
    "Like hell it wasn't. He was drunk the last 3 times too, huh?"
    Tears rolled down her cheeks.
    "Why don't you break up with him?" He clenched Juliets hand.
    "I wish it were that easy. Noel, I have feelings for him."
    He laid his head on her shoulder.
    "I know. I have the same for you."
    "I know." she said, nearly sobbing.
    Noel leaned in to kiss her, and she leaned too, but pulled away before their lips could touch.
    "I just said I'm in a relationship." She got up and ran off. As soon as she was out of earshot, Noel burst out in miserable laughter.
    TO BE CONTINUED...