Captured

"I'm sorry."

Tears escaped my eyes as I said the words with utmost sincerity. I quickly covered my eyes with both hands to stop the tears from flowing. But sobs escaped my lips as I continued to cry.

He pulled me to an embrace and caressed the back of my head. "Ssshh. It's okay. There's nothing for you to be sorry for."

I shook my head fervently, unable to say the words that I wanted to say. There was so much for me to be sorry about. Even the mere fact that I was making him comfort me at the moment when I was the one who has been hurting his feelings was enough reason for me to hate myself.

"I didn't mean to make you cry. I'm sorry." He whispered then I felt his soft lips against my forehead.