I am not leaving you

“How can you wake up after being shot?” I asked, I was beyond shocked.

“Water… water…” he whispered in a painful voice.

I decided to hold my investigation for now, looking at his pitiful state.

“Oh water?” I remembered I always have a small water bottle in my purse.

I removed the bottle and help him drink it.

“Where are we?” he asked weakly.

“Still in the forest. Just a few steps towards the right. I am sorry I couldn’t carry you” I replied defeatedly.

“That’s okay. Thank you for trying. Leave now. You must be late” he said which shocked me.

“Leave? How can I leave you here? Do you think I am that heartless?” I asked narrowing my eyes at him.

“You can’t carry me. The forest is dangerous. They can come back and hurt you too. Just leave before it’s too late” he said like it’s the most logical thing in the world.

He still cared for me more when he is the one in dying state. How can I leave such a person behind?

“I am not leaving you and don’t try to argue with me!” I raised my hand when