Taye mumbled. "I've never done this before."
"I know."
"What if I mess up, or shoot you? I won't forgive myself if I did so."
"Trust me, you won't."
She hesitated for a while, then nodded. "Okay fine. Let's do this."
I gave her my sincerest smile. I really wanted her to feel comfortable. I could sense the dread oozing through her body and I wanted to change that. "Let go of the fear. You're wearing it like an armor and it's clearly weighing you down."
Her face softened. I could see tears springing into her light orange eyes, but she fought it from falling. "Thank you. No one's ever tried to help me like you're doing right now. Kenny doesn't even know I'm here or she'll freak out. She's so sensitive around me, but all I want is to be free."
"Enjoy your freedom, then. Pick a gun." I h
