Why Didn't You?

He still couldn't believe that it happened. That they happened. And just like a candle, they didn't last. With a single spark, they were lit and it was warm, everything seemed to be fine. But along the way, things started to fall apart and like the fire that used to burn brightly, it was snuffed out. It was just… gone. [HiJack. Inspired by a song. The title is temporary.]