288 Deaf ears

A tear slipped down her face as she stared at Noah who looked as depressed as her. He was yearning to touch her, to hold her in his arms, and to wipe the tears that were running down her face. However, he could do nothing. If he took one step towards her, she would take three away from him. Noah realized that she wanted to avoid his touch at all costs. He smiled in despair seeing her in anger. 

"Aria, do you want to leave me?" He asked, his voice breaking although he tried to appear strong.

"I don't know. But I don't want to talk to you right now or even see you. I need space from you." With that, Aria walked out of the house leaving Noah alone in the hallway. Tears fell off her eyes as she ran out and Noah saw how her body shock with every step she took. His eyes too reddened and he stared at the disappearing silhouette until Aria was no longer in the house.