He was untrusting now, they were wanting to help too much, he shook his head No. You can't help. I have to do this alone.
Suddenly he was assaulted by images. Images of the girl before him. Speaking in his ear. He shook his head more and more aggressively. His voice starting small, too quiet to hear. Building, the word "no" being said again and again. Gaining in intensity. Gaining in strength. Finally he let out a roar, screaming "no" so loud and putting so much effort that he bent double. His hair covered his face. He stood there in that position for a moment. Gasping for breath. Swallowing.
Standing upright he looked at her, his head wobbling on his shoulders.
Leave now. He said, his calmness returning. Red, tired, eyes looking at her.
Suddenly he was assaulted by images. Images of the girl before him. Speaking in his ear. He shook his head more and more aggressively. His voice starting small, too quiet to hear. Building, the word "no" being said again and again. Gaining in intensity. Gaining in strength. Finally he let out a roar, screaming "no" so loud and putting so much effort that he bent double. His hair covered his face. He stood there in that position for a moment. Gasping for breath. Swallowing.
Standing upright he looked at her, his head wobbling on his shoulders.
Leave now. He said, his calmness returning. Red, tired, eyes looking at her.