Written: Christmas of 2020

Warnings: Suicide, Depression

You stared down into the darkness, tears burning your eyes. You were all alone in this world; nobody cared anymore. And now you were standing on the roof of your apartment building, and death would be so easy. The cold wind made your whole body feel numb, and the small bit of snow that was falling stuck in your hair. You took a deep breath, and a few tears ran down your face. If you ever wanted peace, this would be the only thing you could do. You closed your eyes, and thought about your life for a moment. Your parents, who died in a car accident last year popped into your mind. You loved them so much. And maybe you could see them when you died, if it worked that way. You opened up your eyes, and looked back down.
It's now or never, you thought.
You were just about to jump when you heard, "Don't jump!"
You turned around quickly, seeing a man run over to you. He stood a distance from you, worried that if he got any closer, you would jump.
"Please...don't jump," he said softly. "It's Christmas."
You looked back down into the darkness. So much for that plan.
"Come here.." he said gently, holding out his hand.
You hesitated, then took it, and he led you back to safety, and helped you sit down on the ground. He sat cross legged next to you.
"Um...do you wanna talk about it?" He asked.
You sighed. "My parents died in a car accident last year, right after Christmas. This is...my first Christmas without them." You Said, your voice cracking. "All of my other family members moved away, and they never call, or write, or anything...nobody cares."
"I care." He said.
You looked up, and smiled a bit. "Well...thank you."
"Do you have anywhere to go for Christmas?" He asked.
You shook your head.
He smiled. "Would you...like to come over to my apartment? I'm only having a few people over."
"I wouldn't want to intrude.." You Said. "You don't know me."
"First, you wouldn't be intruding, because I asked." He Said. "Second, it would be nice to get to know you."
You smiled. "Okay.."
"And third, you have no choice. You're coming for Christmas." He said, then smiled. "Can you Come over at five?"
You nodded.
He stood up, and held out his hand for you. You took his hand, and he helped you up.
"Why don't we go over to my place now so I can make you some hot chocolate?" He asked.
"That sounds amazing." You Said. "What's your name anyway?"
"I'm Dallon." He said.
You smiled. "I'm Y/N." You Said. "Thank you...by the way."
He smiled back. "No problem. It's Christmas, after all." He said.