Kate Valentine's Bunk

Gerran nodded, not turning to see her. "Yes..."

Kate slowly stood up. "Gerran, don't go," She said softly. She was clutching the pouch and watched his back. She had a dejected expression on her pale, gaunt pface.

"Why would I stay? You obviously don't even want to stay the way you are... I don't care what you look like. I didn't fall for your looks... I fell for you. How perfect you are... How your smile reminds me of a blustery Autumn's day with the leaves flying around... Katie... I love you... But I can't accept a girlfriend who wants to starve herself when she is perfect just the way she is... I'm sorry..." he said and started walking again.

"Gerran, quit. I tried to quit, and I just, Its hard. You cant just one day start eating again. And the apple, I just.." She took a breath. "I swear, I tried. But its hard,'' Tears slid from her eyes and she avoided his gaze.

"Try harder, Kate," he said and left, his own tears silently running down his face.

Kate shook her head. "Gods Gerran. You're so damn moody. Like a little girl," She threw herself on her bunk