She made this? Just for me?
A wave of gratitude washes over me as I see how much time she invested in making this meal, just for me alone.
I take in the plate in front of me, knowing instantly that this is going to be one of the best things I'll ever eat.
My eyes slowly go from the plate to her face, looking at her for a moment before reaching for my fork.
As I take my first bite, the warmth and softness of the food fill my stomach instantly. It's been such a long time since I ate anything this filling, and it's obvious that I'm enjoying every bite.
'This is good. Really good.' I think to myself.
My gaze travels up and down her face, starting with her lips and quickly going up to her eyes. I don't want to stare for too long, but I can't help but take in the details of her face. A gentle smile finds its way onto my mouth as I sense her gaze on me.
I want to stay like this forever, with my eyes closed trying to focus on nothing but this moment. I feel truly happy, and I don't want to escape it.
Suddenly, I feel something nudging on my foot. I open my eyes to see her beside me, smiling down at me.
"I take it that you really like the food then?" she asks with a grin, sending a wave of fluttering sensation throughout my stomach.
My eyes flash open for a brief moment before I realize that she's staring at me, her eyes sparkling. I almost choke on my food for a moment, my body freezing. It's like my body is filled with butterflies or like my blood has turned cold.
'What's going on? Why are my cheeks burning hot? Why do I feel so dizzy?...' I'm thinking too much... I don't understand what's happening, but my body just seems to move on its own.
"Ye-yeah, you're an amazing cook. I can't recall the last time I even saw this amazing-looking food on my plate."
Her eyes soften, and she grabs my hand for comfort. That gesture is enough to fill my heart with joy.
"You're the first person I have ever cooked for besides myself. I was a little nervous, though," she chuckles, "I'm glad you liked it."
I am taken aback when she tells me I am the first person she'd ever cooked for besides herself. No one had ever made me a meal before. No one had ever cared enough to do so.
"Eat as much as you want. I've made plenty," she smiles.
As soon as I finish my soup, I start collecting the plates for cleaning, but she stops me.
"Hey, what are you doing? Wait, you don't have to do that." She steps forward, stopping me.
"How will you clean everything alone?"
"Don't worry, I'm used to this. I literally live alone. It's nothing," she gives me a confident look. However, I still feel bad. "You should rest; today was a badly eventful day. You seem exhausted," she says.
I try to reply, but my body is too weak to put up a fight. My eyelids soon become heavy.
"Here, come sit down," she says gently as she offers her a seat on the couch. "Rest until I clean everything then I'll prepare you a nice hot bath, and you can sleep in your own room, okay?"
This feeling of comfort is like a warm hug, a hug that makes me feel calm. The soft mattress underneath my body gives me a feel that I'm starting a new life. My mind and body at peace as sleep calls me. My eyelids get heavier, I let all my worries wash away, and slowly slip into sleep. For the very first time, I feel alive, and for the first time, it is without pain.
-Next day-
She wakes me up early in the morning with a bright grin on her face. "Wakey, wakey, sunshine!" she chirps.
The sunlight hits my face as the curtains fly open in front of me. "It's so bright..." I mumble, blinking the sleep from my eyes.
A soft breeze blows through the window, carrying the scent of fresh morning air. I stretch and sit up in bed, taking in the beauty of the new day and the warmth of the sunlight filtering through my window.
A beautiful smile lights up my face as I think back on my life back then and all the lovely things that happened these days. A sense of gratitude fills my heart as I remember the kindness and compassion that she showed me.
She sits next to me on the bed, with a cheerful expression. The sunlight highlights the glow on her cheeks and makes the spark in her eyes shine even brighter.
"Did you sleep well?" She asks gently.
"I think I've never slept so well before..." I smile back at her.
"Thank you," I add softly, unable to hold back my gratitude. "Don't be mad, but I just... I just wanted to show you my appreciation one last time." I turn to face her, the warm sunlight streaming in through the window.
"Thank you for treating me like a sane person. You gave me hope... Hope that was long gone from my life." My voice quivers slightly with emotion. "For a stranger, you've made me so happy... you have no idea how lonely I've been, how hopeless my life was before you came along. I had no hope of ever getting out of there. But you, you gave me the chance to start a new life that I didn't even know was possible. I will forever be grateful for your kindness.. Thank you, you really gave me a new life."
I pause for a moment, trying to collect myself. "I don't have the words to express how grateful I am to you." I look at her with a grateful expression on my face.
"You shouldn't feel obligated to express your appreciation. I only did what I thought was right." She says. "Don't go thinking I'm this nice all the time. I have my moody days too," she adds in a playful tone.
Nevertheless, I want to show her how grateful I was, so I reach for her hand and squeeze it gently in mine.
"I'm just... I'm very thankful for you, that's all." I answer.
"Alright, alright," She puts her hand on mine, "I have cooked the most amazing breakfast I have ever made in my life, you're going to love it, I promise, later that we'll go out." She says.
"Go out? You mean a day out? really?" I excitedly ask.
"Yess! We can go anywhere you want and do whatever you want." She says.
"Anywhere? Really?" I ask as her eyes light up, "We'll do anything I want? I haven't had the chance to go out or wear pretty clothes. Please take me, I'm so excited!"
"Yes, let's go out and have some fun. We can do whatever you like, but first we'll buy you some nice new clothes," She suggests.
I nod in agreement, already picturing the fun day that awaits me.
Everything feels like a dream, so surreal and full of possibilities. The fear of losing it all lingers in the back of my head, but I push the negative thoughts away. I want to enjoy this moment and not worry about what will be, for today the sky is blue and the world is full of joy. Even if everything were to change tomorrow, that's not today. I am here in this moment with her, and right now everything is perfect.
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Heartless No More
Fanfiction"You're not a god!" The man grits his teeth. "That's because I'm much more than that." He shoots the man in both his knees and watches all his confidence and toughness draining away. He laughs, "You dug your own grave, and now you must lie in it." "...
