One moment.

Ten seconds.

Tear-stained eyes.

I was too late. Your dishelved look, horrified eyes, your white dress stained with what seemed like blood. In my normal state I would have just held your hand in mine and dragged you out of that apartment, leaving the beast you somehow loved.

But my fist thought for itself, and without as much as a blink, I left you at the entrance to face the monster you hide behind your petite figure. It fought back but its attempt was futile as it drowned in crimson red. It's as if I was possessed in that very moment, because how could a nerd like me ever win against a beast like him?

Just as it slips out of consciousness, mine crept back in.

"Brother..." you wept.