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"But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I’m only human, yeah"

Human by Christina Perri

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March 18, 2021

*Louis’ POV*

I woke up with a migraine so strong, I wanted to die. I sat up and noticed I was in my bedroom. It seemed to be late due to no sunlight shining through the blinds. It took me a moment to notice crying coming from outside the door. “What the hell.” I swing my legs over the bed and carefully lift off the bed without stumbling. I tip-toe to the door and press my ear to the door. I hear muffled voices, one higher than the other.

I opened the door to find Anna crouched down before Emerson talking to her. “Daddy’s going to be okay. He’s just a bit sick and tired. Don’t worry.” Emerson cried harder, all she wanted was my presence. “Is everything alright? I heard crying.” I approach them carefully, not knowing what to do. “Daddy!” Emerson ran to me and wrapped her tiny arms around my leg. I place my hand on her head then bent down to hug her back.

In the distance, I see Anna watching us carefully. I open one arm inviting her into the hug. She looks at me for a second then accepts the offer. I wrap my arm around her and kiss the top of her head. I let go of both of them and head towards the kitchen. I hear footsteps approaching me, so I turn around to see Anna behind me. “I’m sorry. I’m so so sorry.” I break down crying. She rushes towards me and embraces me.

“You can’t protect everyone, Lou.” I look into her eyes, tears still running down my face. “You are not Superman, you’re human. I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, but it still hurts seeing you go through everything alone. Sometimes you need help from people, and just know I’m always here for you.” She continues caressing my head and soothing me.

We stay like this for several minutes until we hear a scream coming from outside. Our heads shoot up and look in the direction of the scream. We both get up and ran quick to the patio. When I got there, I saw Adrian holding Emerson with he gun to her head. Anna comes up behind me and begins sobbing when she sees the scene in front of us. Emerson is sobbing causing her cheeks to becomes a rosy color. “Daddy…” Adrian shushes her instantly, pushing the gun harder to her head. “Don’t hurt her!” I had to restrain Anna back before she went to attack him.

“One more step and she goes bye-bye.” Adrian mocks us by getting the gun ready. I see his hands were trembling, making me uneasy. “Put the gun down. You are not okay.” I let go of Anna and approach them carefully. “Stop!” Adrian looked insane, but his hands were gripping the gun harder. “Put the gun down! Don’t do something you will regret later.” I put my arms out to show him I mean no harm. I wish Harry was still here to help out.

A bird lands on the fence behind Adrian, and makes a noise. Adrian jumps causing him to shoot. Emerson falls to the ground and Anna runs for her. I look at Adrian and charge at him. I grab kick the gun of his hand and took the opportunity to grab his neck while slamming him into the fence. “What did you do?!” I slammed him harder, while gripping harder. His face started drain it’s color every second he lost his breath. “I didn’t mean to.” I was surprised he was able to get that out. I let go of him and watch him fall to the ground. I kick him twice then dragged him to one of the outdoor chairs and tie him with the hose.

I head towards Anna and tell her to call the police. I kneel next to Emerson, and gently lift her. She was long gone. My beautiful girl. My beautiful, beautiful girl. “I love you.” I grabbed her tiny, cold hand, and bring up to my face. Tears were streaming down my face. It was a few days ago she playing tea party with me while wearing her princess dress. Now she lays here covered in her own blood, in her pink dress that I got here months ago.

A shadow appeared over us, I looked up to see Anna looking down at us. She fell to her knees sobbing. I held Anna while still holding Emerson. We cried together until we heard sounds of sirens headed in our direction. It took a while for the police to get back here. I saw them take Adrian away in handcuffs, but when they were about to take Emerson away to cover her body. I refused, I couldn't leave her. She was baby, my only child. I just couldn’t. Finally Anna and everyone else convinced me to let her go.

I always dreamed of seeing her grow up. For her to get her first boyfriend. Her first heartbreak. Her first car. Her wedding. Her first child. Except none of those will happen because she was gone. She was gone from us. Now she’s in a better place even though I want her here playing the grass, smiling. This will be the last memory of her. I wish she died peacefully, not with hatred. I’m so sorry I failed you.


I’m so sorry…

Notes

Hey guys! I want to kill myself for making Emerson die. I'm so sorry guys. You guys can yell at me in the comments. I'm in Orlando at this very moment. Where you guys at? Like I said I'm sorry for making Emerson die. I'm actually regretting it.