𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

traitor.

"it took you two weeks to go off and date her guess you didn't cheat but your still a traitor"

the old wooden pier stretched out over the lake, a familiar place of solace and reflection for y/n. the lake's surface mirrored the early evening sky, rippled only by the occasional breeze. she sat alone, scrolling through her phone, looking at the pictures that she didn't have the strength to delete. filled with memories of her relationship with walker.

y/n had been coming to this spot since the breakup. it was here that she tried to piece together the fragments of her heart. the lake had witnessed their laughter, their secrets, and their love—a love that had now turned into reflections of betrayal.

walker had been her first love, the one who had understood her in ways no one else could. their relationship was filled with dreams and promises, but it ended abruptly. the betrayal had come from nowhere, a shocking revelation that left y/n reeling. walker had moved on quickly, and now, with someone new.

the sound of footsteps approaching made y/n look up. walker appeared at the end of the pier, his figure silhouetted against the setting sun. his expression was a mixture of apprehension and regret, as if he had been carrying his own weight of unspoken words.

"hey, y/n," he said, his voice softer than she remembered. "i didn't expect to find you here."

y/n's gaze hardened. "i didn't expect to see you. what do you want, walker?"

walker took a hesitant step forward, his eyes searching for the right words. "i know I don't have the right to ask, i need to talk to you. i've been thinking a lot about what happened."

y/n's heart clenched at his words, the pain of betrayal fresh in her mind. "and what is there to talk about, walker? you made your choice."

walker nodded, looking down at the wooden planks beneath his feet. "i know. i made a mistake. i was selfish, and i hurt you more than i ever intended."

the silence between them was heavy. y/n's mind replayed the moment she had learned of walker's new relationship. it had been a gut-wrenching realization, one that made her question everything she had believed about their love. walker's new partner was someone from their circle of friends—a painful twist of the knife.

"i saw the two of you together," y/n said quietly. "it was like seeing my entire world collapse in front of me."

walker's face softened with guilt. "i didn't want to hurt you. i didn't know how to handle everything, and i made a terrible choice. i was confused and I didn't think about the consequences."

y/n's eyes filled with tears, but she fought to keep her composure. "it's not just about what you did, walker. it's about how quickly you moved on, as if our entire relationship meant nothing."

walker stepped closer, his voice pleading. "it wasn't like that. i didn't know how to deal with my feelings, and i messed up. i've been trying to understand why i did what i did, and it's clear that i betrayed the trust we had."

y/n looked out over the lake, the reflection of the setting sun creating a golden path on the water. she thought of all the dreams they had shared, the plans they had made, and how they had been shattered by walkers actions. "do you even understand what it feels like to be replaced so quickly, to watch someone else take the place you once held in someone's heart?"

walkers expression was pained. "i know i can't undo the past, but i've been trying to make sense of everything. i was just running from my own problems."

y/n's voice was steady, though it wavered with emotion. "it's too late for apologies. the damage is done. i'm left to pick up the pieces and try to move on."

walker looked at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of remorse and longing. "i don't expect you to forgive me. i just wanted you to know that i'm sorry. i regret the way things turned out, and i regret the pain i caused you."

y/n sighed deeply, the weight of his words heavy on her heart. "sometimes, saying sorry isn't enough. sometimes, the betrayal runs too deep."

the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows across the pier. the once vibrant sky now softened into hues of twilight. the lake's surface mirrored the changing light, reflecting the shifting emotions between them.

"i know," walker said quietly. "i just wanted you to know that I'm truly sorry."

with that, walker turned and walked away, his figure gradually disappearing into the distance. y/n remained on the pier, her heart heavy but her mind clear. she watched the last traces of sunlight fade, feeling the cool evening breeze brush against her skin.

as darkness settled over the lake, y/n closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. she stood up, taking one final look at the place where her heartache had unfolded.

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