She shook her head, not because she was unwilling, but because she felt he didn't deserve to go to such lengths for her.
"Miles, I'm sorry. I love you..." Suddenly, Joan pushed her foot hard against the wall, wrenching herself from Miles's grasp and plunging downward.
At that moment, she smiled. At least in a moment like this, she knew he still loved her.
Just as she was about to hit the ground, to be shattered to pieces, her pupils suddenly dilated. She saw Miles Xavier stand up in the window, leap out, and dive toward her.
She didn't know when so many onlookers had gathered. The surroundings were in an uproar, with most people screaming. But her ears were already ringing, and she couldn't make out what they were saying.
THUD!
She landed heavily and bounced back up. Her closed eyes snapped open.
Another THUD!
"Miles, why are you so silly?" She sat up and found herself lying on an air cushion, surrounded by a crowd of firefighters who had appeared at some point.
