It's You, Or Her

Choose wisely

He grabbed her hand, fingers gently intertwining into hers.

“So, this is it babe,” he said, running his fingers through her hair.

“Yeah. It’s so beautiful here. Thanks honey,”

The couple leaned in to share a kiss, when they were interrupted by a startling yell.

“Hands up!” someone yelled. Behind him, were a small group of men who were all clearly armed.

The boy got in front of the girl, trying to protect her.

“Don’t f*****g point anything at my girlfriend!” he yelled, his voice cracking from fear.

“Too late, Romeo.”

 Another group of people came from the other side of the forest. The two sections quickly formed a tight circle around the two lovers. The boy started to swear at the men, frightened for his life and the girl’s. The group paid no attention.

“Baby, it’s okay. I’ll protect you!” he yelled.

 She covered her face with her dainty hands, trying to make the scene go away. The circle around them grew smaller and smaller, until their guns were almost touching the couple’s heads.  One of the men stepped toward the boy. The man was wearing a baggy shirt, and torn overalls. He had a mask pulled over his face.

“Son, listen to me now. It’s you, or the pretty lady,” he said, cocking his gun.

“No!” the girl screamed, now protecting the boy, “Don’t lay a hand on him. Take me.”

The man stayed emotionless. His thick beard moved when he said, “You have five seconds to choose who goes and who stays.”

The boy quickly grabbed the girl, and pulled her in for their last kiss.

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The gunshot echoed off the trees, along with the screams of two lovers.

Author's Note

Just a random story

Reviews

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Wow sooo emotionall i got chills and i wanted to cry i mean i cant imagine how i would feel if my babe and i had that situation cuz i bleed for that guy its amazing i love it so much you did soo well i cant believe they died but they got one last kiss..i woukdnt want to die any other way..i loe you meanie stories muahh

[shyama]

great work...heart touching!!!

[stars are far]

waaaaa
i want to cry this was so touching story :'(
i loved it a lot you really caputre the situations greatly
amazing piece as always :)

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A very nice read...and packs a real punch wih its blunt emotions...excellent write!!!

[Lemontine]

Depressing! So they both died?

[Coyote Poetry]

This would be a easy choice for most. But would leave a lifetime of sadness. A strong short story with a powerful ending. A excellent story.
Coyote

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Quetion tho what did they sya was so beuatiful and wat was it