Forgotten Love (short story) [Needs Editing]

Starting Over

Lio

I've been knowing Mimi since we were 7 years old. How could she not remember me yet remember everyone else? Am I really that horrible of a person? I've always thought that I was special to her or at least that's how I've always felt. Now that I think of it, she's always been there for me no matter what.

I remember when I forgot to do my English report because of playing soccer and Mimi had already done it for me. When I didn't bring lunch or money for lunch she was there for me. When my dad died and I felt like dying she was there. When I needed someone to talk to she was there. When I've felt alone she was there. Again she's always been there.

I guess it's true, no one realizes what you do for them until you stop doing it. I miss Mimi so much and I don't know how to get her to remember me. These last few days have really been hard I can't seem to find the right way to go talk to her. From the last time she was still under the impression that I'm some type of creep.

Enough. After school today I'm going to visit Mimi and get her to at least understand that I'm not a bad guy even if she doesn't remember me.

Mirani

Sitting in this living room bored out of my mind. I'm glad I get to go back to school tomorrow because another day in this house and I'll really go insane. Maybe I should go outside for some fresh air and enjoy the cool fall breeze.

I open the door and see that same guy Lio that was in the hospital. He seems to be debating something because he's literally talking to himself, hand movements and all. I want to laugh because he looks silly but I don't. Instead I decide to go back inside. I turn around and start walking back when he notices me on the steps.

"Hey! Mi... Mirani! Wait up can I talk to you for a second?" He says running towards me. I try to go inside but he caught up before I was able to. "I don't really think we have anything to talk about," I say trying to brush him off. "I understand you don't remember me but I remember you and you're my best friend. I'll always be here for you," he grabs my hand.

Suddenly feeling nervous I slowly look up and stare directly into his sparkling blue eyes. Playing kick ball, playing tag, hugging, funeral, laughing and walking to school. Oh Lio, my Lio I remember now I remember him! Okay get a grip Mirani. Get a grip!

Wait now I remember, wasn't he with Mandy at the fall dance? Ah yes the last thing I recall is walking away from them! "Tell me something, if you're my best friend then how come this happened to me? Where were you?" I'm so furious I can feel my temperature rising.

"I.. I... I'm sorry, " I don't let him explain and just run inside. Maybe I'm being selfish but I don't want him to know I remember him, at least not yet.

Lio

This is going to be harder than I thought. Not only do I feel guilty for not being there to protect Mimi but now she is asking me why. I know she doesn't remember me but she definitely hit the nail on the head with that question. How can I prove to her that I'm her best friend?

How can she forget me so easily? I don't care if I stay up all night but I'm going to think of a way to make her remember. If I fail then that means I meant nothing to Mimi and I'll keep my distance forever.

Think Lio think....

My head is pounding and my heart is aching. I'm not sure if it's an actual physical pain or emotional. All I know is that not having Mimi by my side will kill me slowly. When you remove a fish from water and it's suffocating, it can longer breathe but it keeps trying to, till the very end. That's exactly how I'm feeling right now, grasping to every last bit of hope I have.

When Mimi was always there for me I didn't appreciate her like I should have. I'm not giving up though even if we have to start over.

Mirani

So Lio thinks he can just easily say he's my best friend and everything will be just fine. Well no, it's not fine because I don't see him as a best friend I've always been in love with him. The fact that he's never noticed hurts me, he's blind to what everyone else can see. He sees me as a sister? Well let's find out tomorrow if he's still going to feel the same.

I'm going to make a three sixty turn with my makeover. So as of tomorrow Lio let's start over.