-Phoenix- I hurried outside, back to my car, once again not carrying anything but the clothes on me, but I didn’t care. I just needed to get away. I couldn’t stay... I had done so much harm. For once, I needed to do what was right. I needed to remove myself from this place and from Hope, hopefully saving her in the process. Saving her from me. I got inside my car, but I froze as I was about to turn it on. My finger was shaking just above the button that would get the car going. I really tried to push it. I really did, but eventually I lowered my arm, leaning my head back, feeling so defeated, until anger took over and I slammed my hands against the steering wheel. Once, twice, thrice... And a fourth time, before I finally stopped. I leaned my forehead against it, breathing heavily. I c

