I woke up to Virginia's sleeping frame.

A smile blossomed on my lips and blush tinted my cheeks

as I remembered the events of last night.

Hearing a groan,

I looked over to see Virginia opening her eyes.

Good morning.

I whispered

and she replied with a lazy smile.

Good morning, Sarah.

Sitting up,

she rubbed her eyes.

Do you know what time it is?

Adjusting the t-shirt I had on,

I sat up and checked my phone.

It's almost eight.

She nodded.

An awkward silence settled in as we put on our clothes.

Throwing my hair in a ponytail,

I watched as Virginia slipped on her socks.

What does this mean for us?

I asked,

breaking the silence.

Virginia stopped before resuming her actions.

What do you mean?

I frowned at her question.

What I mean is,

are you going to break up with your boyfriend now?

Virginia closed her eyes

as a frown painted her lips.

He loves me, Sarah.

I can't leave him.

My body turned cold at her words.

My breathing grew heavy

and my chest tightened

at her rejection.

But you've known him for less than two weeks.

You barely even know each other.

Feeling a mixture of confusion and hurt,

I walked around the bed and knelt in front of her.

Caressing both sides of her face,

I whispered

I know you,

and I know that there is so much more

to learn about you,

but I'd be more than glad

to discover that part of you.

I paused as her eyebrows knitted together.

I want us to be something.

In the time we've spent together,

I've fallen for you hard.

Her body stiffened,

but that didn't stop me from finishing what I had to say.

I love you, Virginia.

So much, it hurts.

Hot liquid flowed down her cheeks

and dripped from her chin.

You don't love me, Sarah.

But I do--

She cut me off.

You barely even know me.

She sighed,

calming herself down.

And even if you did like or even love me,

I just,

I can't do this.

My throat burned.

Why not?

I asked.

Why can't we give this

--us--

a chance?

She was quiet for a moment

and in her silence,

I knew I wouldn't like her response.

Because this is wrong.

~Sarah