Being weak is just a part of life

"I… killed someone."

Time seemed to stop for Maxen as his heart stopped beating when those words escaped his lips. His slow and loud heartbeats rang in his ear, watching her eyes slowly go wide. For obvious reasons, Maxen broke out in sweats as his grip on her shoulder tightened. 

But he had already said it. Hence, he forced himself to confess quietly. 

"Just a year ago, there was a gang fight, Cozie. Remo and his gang… I, included, were there and —" His eyes widened as Cosette suddenly covered his mouth with both her hands. But what surprised him the most was that she looked around cautiously. 

When she faced him, her eyes were sharp, and her teeth were clenching. 

"Are you out of your mind? I told you to reconsider," she whispered-yelled. "Maxen, do you know how long we've been dating?"