Sins And Redemption.

She looked at me, her eyes pleading for forgiveness. I held her gaze, chin up, staring deep into those large round eyes. I shook my head slowly, showing a casual contempt not mercy.

She trembled slightly and walked, head bowed from the room. Only then did I realize the damage that I had done; I had turned her mistake into a sin. In my silence I had gone too far.

Her tears echoed in the darkness of the hallway.

Suddenly I craved her forgiveness; atonement for the pain I had had caused.

I went to her and folded my arms around her, pressing her body to mine.

Time passed.

We forgave each other in that embrace. A sweet redemption filled my soul. Never again did I want to cause that much pain to one so dear.