‘YOU MAY NEVER LEAVE ME!’ She screeched, throwing the mug on the coffee-table at his head.
‘You’re the one giving me brain damage,’ Hero replied mildly, dodging the missile with practised ease.
‘You’re right.’ She whispered, sitting on the couch. ‘I-I can’t hold my temper.’
She walked over to Hero and his suitcase, running a gentle hand over the bruises on his face, down his neck, up his arms. She kissed each hurt, red eyes filled with apology and anguish.
She opened the door and Hero stepped through.
The player whooped, fumbling with the controller.
Level four complete.
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