Scunasian Campfire Stories (Rain world short stories)

A not so Short Love Story

            (Anyone up for awful, long fanfics? No? Well have one anyway) 

                                                         (Sorry if it's bad)

    I can feel sick as I go to the same place we always meet in. Every other time it would be alright, but this time.. I can feel fear overwhelm me.

Was I really going to do this?

It felt wrong to not finally get it over with, keeping things from people and especially from him, but at the same time.. I am risking everything I have..

It HAD to be done today. If I won't muster up the strength today, then I never will.

I need to tell him..

I slowly walked to our usual meeting spot. It didn't take long for me to see him holding his healer's book as he waited for me.

"Silvy!" He said, noticing me almost instantly.

Before I could respond he run up to me and proceeded to hug me, making my heart beat even faster.

"I passed! I can't believe I passed! I was sure I would fail the final test to become a healer." Leaf said, his smile making me blush.

"O-of course you passed. Nobody is as bright and smart as you." I respond letting out a nervous chuckle.

I was really happy for him, he put a lot of hours into his study and on top of that had to deal with stress revolving around such education. I can remember the times he would study all night and I would have to force him to sleep.

Usually.. while cuddling, b-but that's not important..

"I already got a request to become a local healer at our tribe. How cool is that?!" He continued as he hugged me tighter.

"Heh. See, I said you should believe in yourself. You are the best healer I have ever seen." I responded, gently running my hand through his hair before eventually stopping myself.

"Umm.. hehe.." Leaf responded, as I saw his face blushing.

"Heh, now come with me. I have something for you." I say, gesturing him to come with me.

"Huh? For me?" Leaf stands up and follows me towards the woods.

We walk for a bit, passing a lot of different landmarks before eventually getting off the dirt path and into the wild forest.

"H-hey? Are you sure that this is the right way?" Leaf asks, exhausted from the trip.

I open my mouth to answer, but I suddenly remember what I am here to do. Thanks to him I forgot why I was so stressed and what I was scared I'd lose.

I.. don't want to lose him and I am paralyzed with fear that this will change everything.. but I have to. I need him to know the truth and I can't live a lie forever..

Leaf begins to be visibly concerned as I stay silent. remain silent. Eventually he gets close to me before suddenly grabbing my hand and holding it tightly as we walk further.

He can definitely feel my stress now..

We eventually stopped at a hill that I used for looking at the setting sun. It was too early for a sunset, but it was just as good of a place to ruin everything..