Dan was working on a new song when his mobile buzzed, letting him know a new text had come through. The name Sunset Shimmer flashed up on the screen and made him smile. He unlocked his phone quickly, his heart somewhat jittery with excitement.
I'm really sorry Dan but it's over.
That was the moment Dan felt his heart drop.
Pushing his notepad and pen to the floor he tried to come up with a coherent thought.
What had happened?
What had he done wrong?
What could he do to rectify whatever mistake he must have made?
Thoughts swirled around his head, each one crashing into each other like angry waves during a storm.
His shaking hands managed to form a text back.
What did I do wrong?
He sat in silence, unable to breathe.
The girl who had made his life more than bearable.
I hate to do this, I really do, but my heart is failing and I want to end it before I die. I don't want you to have to go through the pain. I'm sorry, I love you xxx
That was the moment his heart shattered.
His breathing interrupted the silence, unsteady to match his heartbeat.
The girl who had made his smile bigger and brighter.
He curled up in a ball on top of his head and without realizing he began to sing.
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away." His voice broke and he began to sob. Uncontrollable sobs that made his body shake and his heart ache. They continued for hours until Dan felt exhausted. And before he had time to think he fell into sweet unconsciousness.