DesperateWriters

I once had love for people. I gave everything I was, everything I had, only to be rejected, used, and thrown away. So now I’m empty. I still have the desire to love, but no one wants someone as broken and hollow as me. I could love, but I require so much more from a partner- to make up for my lack. Looking leaves me numb and everything seems pointless. I care for myself too much to blindly give myself away to anyone who can’t accept and cherish me. Give me a chance at real love. Let my destined flame prove their commitment, prove their desire. Let them reach me behind my walls, and lure me into their world, life, and heart. Warm my frozen heart with kindness and passion, Until my emotions rush forth like a flood. Until I sweep away the pain of the past and drown you in my affection. Everything I had to give is waiting to thaw, Waiting to be met in equal measure. I’m worth it, I promise. So yes, I require effort, and yes, I may take time to make yours. But I could shine just for

Stepping through the home he shared with Gary, Ash smiled as he took in the sight of Eevee running through the hallways, chasing one another up and down the stairs and some taking an opportunity to sleep, nestled in corners and hideaway spaces. Gary always liked to bring his work home, though when it came to the care of Pokémon, it was never work. It was joy, excitement and fun. It was the reason Ash loved Gary Oak. Over the years, what had started as a rivalry and antagonising relationship, had developed into respect, friendship, admiration and ultimately, love for one another. They had been dating for five years, their romance having blossomed to the point that neither could nor would deny their feelings towards one another. Five years. Five wonderful years. A relationship that Ash had never looked back on. Going to the living room door, Ash paused as he watched a pair of Eevee chase one another up the stairs to the top floor. Ash chuckled, and opened the door, stepping inside. The