I thought he looked handsome, so I walked over and teased him, "Hey, boy, can I get your contact info? I'll help you find your friends."

Calling me a flirt wouldn't be too far off.

I wasn't exactly the innocent type either.

But he was extremely resistant.

"Get lost!"

After being rejected, I didn't push my luck.

Still, as I was leaving, I couldn't help but glance back at him.

I vaguely saw tears sliding down the corner of his eye.

I thought that would be the end of it.

But fate had other plans.

By the time I left the bar, it was past four in the morning. The sky was a dull gray, with a hint that daylight might soon break.

It reminded me of how miserable this world and life could be.

My friend was completely drunk. I was about to take her home, but she insisted she was fine and wanted to go alone. I had no choice but to put her in a cab and give the driver a few instructions before letting her go.

The road was beginning to fill with cars, and my dizziness made my head heavy, and my steps unsteady. I didn't see the car speeding toward me.

"Watch out!"

A somewhat familiar voice rang in my ear, and the next second, I fell into an embrace.