Write a scene taking place in an alley.
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"Wait, Leah."
The sound of his footsteps echoed through the alley as he jogged over to her.
Leah knew she shouldn't turn around. She knew she should ignore him and just keep walking. She knew she shouldn't be giving him another chance.
She also knew her heart shouldn't be beating this fast for someone who had hurt her a few minutes ago ㅡand also countless times before.
And she hated herself for it.
"Leah," his voice sounded low as he took in shallow breaths, "I'm sorry."
Without turning around, Leah sighed and cursed her weak heart. What's wrong with me? she thought as she clenched her eyes shut in an attempt to block out the memories threatening to penetrate her mind.
But like a castle in ruins, she was defeated and helplessly let the intruders take over.
"I'm sorry," he repeated.
Spinning around slowly, she lifted her eyes to the desperate gaze of her boyfriend, pleading with her to come back into his arms.
She did miss hugging him ㅡhis arms would capture her into his broad chest and her head would rest upon his heart so that she could feel and hear the beats as they played a soothing rythym.
Just one more chance. Give me one more chance. His eyes and her heart begged her.
The rational part of her convinced her otherwise.
"That's what you said last time," she quietly started out, "And the time before that. And also the time before that."
He opened his mouth to refute her statement, but she shook her head.
"No. I can't stay with you anymore," she took a step backwards as she talked, " 'Sorry' doesn't make up for what you did. I-I don't want to get hurt anymore, and if leaving you solves that, then...."
Unable to finish her sentence, Leah turned and ran out of the alley without getting her hopeless heart back from the boy who had stolen it.
The said boy only watched her go, his expression turning blank as he walked down the opposite direction.
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Bits and Pieces
Cerita Pendekthe imperfection dare. • n: a compilation of short stories that may or may not be connected to one another. countdown from thirty-one or more. credit to beyoutiful1D for the idea and the weheartit app for the cover photo.
