C30 Unconditional

“Ethan…” I whispered as we reached his house.

Instead of facing me, he turned to flee. I lunged forward, throwing my arms around him and embracing him from behind.

He stiffened at the contact. I buried my face against his back, tears welling as my arms tightened around his rigid torso. My breath hitched in the silence.

“E-Ethan, are you going to leave me again?” I sniffed