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Heroes. What are heroes? Life savers? Or life changers?

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There she was. Sobbing. I instantly knew what happened. She was heartbroken. I heard the dinging of the bell and I came. I ran. I tried to hide my panting and it must've worked because she didn't realise it.

Come with me.

I took her hand and I brought her to the secret garden. Her hands. Her hands were so goddamn soft. I could hold it and never feel bored. I knew orchids were her favourite flowers so I grew a while bunch of them out here. I plucked one and gave it to her.

Orchids. These are your favourite. Hope it cheers you up.

Knowing Melissa and how she would want some space, I walked away. I didn't see her for the whole day after that. When I got home, my heart crashed and burned.

We're moving to California.

My mom told me we were moving to California. Why? Why now? Why when I was needed the most? Why when Melissa needed me the most? Why does this always happen? I went into my room and locked the door. I screamed into the pillow. Its the only way I could relieve my anger...

Bzzt bzzt. bzzt bzzt.

1 message: MELISSA...
Thanks for the flowers... It really helped...

No problem... Uh Melissa...

Yes?

I'm moving to California...

What?! Why?

I... I... I dont know...

...

It hurt me so much to tell her that. I cried. I couldn't believe it. I'm leaving Melissa. I'm leaving her. I'm leaving the girl of my dreams...

NO. I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS.

I picked up my phone.

Melissa. Will you run away with me?

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