A/N: Hello! This is my first fanfic, so I hope you like it! I thought a few people might need a little Violate since Ryan left us all in the lurch and is now threatening to take them away! I know, it is sacrilege! I'll probably post maybe two or three times a week – but don't be surprised if some weeks it is only one post as I have exams etc. coming up soon :/ boo. Oh and a shout out to Rose (or Violate-this-noble-war on Tumblr) for the title and for being awesome 3

Tate POV

"I'm sorry Tate." Nora's soft voice materialised behind me. I found no comfort in it now. "I know you loved her." I stared down at the black rose cupped in my hands and shook my head.

"It's not your fault Nora." I mumbled, twirling the wilted rose through my fingers. It was her fault. I was her fault!

I could hear Violet upstairs, talking to the baby. She wasn't cooing like Moira or Vivien did, she was actually having a frank conversation with him. Probably about the Ramones or Kurt Cobain. I couldn't help but smile.

"Tate," Nora placed a cold hand on my shoulder. Unwillingly, my nostrils flared. "I know you did this for me and I-"

"You didn't even want it!" I screamed, my eyes slitting in a way they hadn't for a while. "Now it's all ruined." I quietened then and crammed my palms against my eyes.

"Life's too short for so much sorrow." Nora whispered.

"You're wrong. It's an eternity." I echoed her previous words and glanced up. She'd gone. "Endless days and nights of longing" I mumbled to myself and fingered the crumpled petals of the rose.