everyone needs a place. it shouldn't be inside of someone else

He never wanted to touch her before, if it makes any difference. Was the first to punch some sick son of a bitch in the face when they even looked at her the wrong way. But they’ve been moving along together for eight months, wearing the tragedy from that night on their sleeves, over their hearts. The hurt and loss is so sewn into them now, it’s just a gaping wound that only the other can fill.

part one of the 'we're inconsolable' drabble series.