pretend | hendery

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H-huh? i thought to myself.

i feel the atmosphere tightening as it suddenly became really hot,

"I know you're a bit startled but I have no choice." you said while you sit up.

"I'm sorry Rhea, I should've told you sooner."

i faked a smile and said "I understand, Hendery. You don't have to be sorry."

"Look on the brightside!"-- i continued -- "You're going to be perfectly fine there. You'll get to meet your other friends there."

you laughed, trying to ease the tension. but i know it's fake.

"When are you moving?" i asked.

"Next week, Monday at 9 in the eve-" i cut you off by hugging you. i can't take it anymore, i'm
really going to miss you.

you caressed my back and comforted me. "I'm going to miss you too."