Cocoon of Light

The Story

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We arrived at my best friend's house. I knocked on the door a couple of times while the rest of my family got out of the car. Usually, I was as excited as a lovesick puppy to see my best friend. We texted but it wasn't nearly as good as a face to face. But today, I secretly dreaded it. I had a secret to tell my best friend and I hoped that she would accept me.

My family and I walked in, our noses assaulted by the food being cooked. Our shoes were off, and minutes later everyone settled into what we usually did. I took myself to her room and asked for her private journal. I scribbled down my secret, slowly taking as much time as possible. After I did, I handed the journal to her and left for the bathroom.

"God, you're stupid." A familiar voice growled at me.

"I'm not.....Please stop. We can't do this today." I begged the voice, tears welling in my eyes.

"Look at you cry. You pathetic piece of garbage." The voice sneered and some tears dripped down. "Crying is all you do. You lazy, piece of trash." My hand slithered up to my arm. And my arm tensed up. "Nobody wants you. And you'll never make it, failure. And you won't be remembered. Because your life is a waste." And my hand pinched my arm, and yanked my hair. As I cried all the while.

Stinging

Burning

All over my body

I close my eyes

And yet I see

The pitiful, disgusting girl in the mirror

Fat as can be

Ugly too, believe me

And what a shame

She never cries out in pain

Only her tears marking the fate

Of her sad existence

I wipe my tears. I wash my face. I grin to the girl in the mirror. Good enough. I head out there and have dinner. We laugh and we banter just like it's all normal. I can see the eyes that follow my every move. Watching and waiting. It's my best friend. After dinner she says she has to show me something. I agree and follow her. Off to her room we go.

The voice softly, quietly, even sweetly says, "Off to the bathroom again. Hold it off for a little longer." My heart aches to go, but we're already here. She's plopped onto her bed.

And she says, "It's okay. I don't care. You're an amazing person and my best friend. I don't care that your family doesn't know. Your smile now, does seem fake. Show me a real smile, please."

And I've been crying silently throughout. So she wipes my tears and holds my hand. And I realize it's okay. And I smile, and she laughs. And pulls me in for a hug. I sigh.

Warmth all around

Encased in a cocoon

Full of love, warmth and acceptance

She casts away my cloud

Casts away depression and anxiety

And everything is alright

500 words 

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