Short-lived Fire

a flash fiction

She leaned on his shoulder and placed her hand near the fireplace. Everything felt like they were about to freeze: the room, her body, her heart. 
Slowly, the pieces of wood were being swallowed by the fire.
She watched.
A faint smile had escaped from her lips when she saw that nothing but cinders remained on the once burning fire. She had also lost the smallest remaining amount of heat now, and it was completely cold. 
He stood up and stared on the abandoned fireplace. And for a moment, he remained silent. The night was dead and there was no other noise except for her sobs that she tried hard to suppress. He gazed at her and grimaced at the small hand that clung to his, gave it a firm squeeze.
"I used to love you too," he said at last and left the room.

Author's Note

it's just a very short short story alluding a once burning fire to a short-lived love

Reviews

[Beautiful Intentions]

What I loved the most about this piece is the approach you had taken in displaying a fading love... It was wonderfully executed, Elcques. And unlike anything I have read before in exhibiting a degrading flame. Utterly unique. In so many ways it had broke my sentimental heart, how they had both simply watched, both understanding what was happening between them. Not tossing in another log to rekindle the spark, simply weeping and squeezing their devastating farewell. I love this, am one to pray for happy endings, but had honestly loved this nonetheless. It had brought tears to my eyes for what was lost. As there is a visible beauty between the two. Thank you so much for sharing this special piece of art.

[Elcques]

Thank you very much! Honestly, I was worried about this because I have not fallen in love before and obviously never been in a relationship -not even once. So I thought it was over the top, or something that was obviously written by someone who never experienced it. So, thanks a lot! It's very encouraging! :D

[Beautiful Intentions]

Would have never been able to guess that you've never loved by reading this piece... As you had spoke of a fading love as so many have experienced it. Which has earned you even greater praise! Can't imagine what you would say when you do love. It'll be breathtaking.:)

[Elcques]

Now I'm actually looking forward to it. :D Thank you, you've encouraged and inspired me a lot. I've become more motivated. :)

[D.]

It's short and sweet. I really liked how it all tied together.

[Elcques]

Wow, thanks! :)