Lams Moments

Reflection

John's POV

I get out of the shower, drying myself off. I wrap one towel around my waist and put my hair up in another towel. I get ready to walk out of the bathroom when I notice myself in the mirror. I stop and look at myself. I never enjoyed looking at myself in the mirror. In fact, I avoided it the best I could. As I look at myself, all I see is an amazing young man who can do anything. He's basically straight out of a movie. But the thing is...

I don't think it's me. Who I see in the mirror is someone I only dream to be. Not who I really am. Of course, my boyfriend Alex disagrees with me. He thinks I'm the magnificent young man I see in the mirror. Alex said he'd convince me that the man in the mirror's me. Even if it took years and years. He's just determined at the moment that's all. He'll give up once he realizes how hopeless I am to convince.

I wish I could be the beautiful man in the mirror. I wish my reflection were real.

Alex's POV

I hear John get out of the shower as I sit on our bed reading. I need to think of a way to help him with his insecurities. The poor boy can't see how amazing he is. All he sees is the useless boy that his father made him out to be. It's sad to think about.

I watch John walk out of the bathroom and to the closet. He picks out one of my big hoodies and some boxers. After he changes, he lays down next to me in bed. "Hey, Lexi..?" John asks, staring at the ceiling. "Yes, Peaches?" I respond, looking over at him. "Am I pretty..?" he asks, looking over at me. My heart breaks at the sight of him. John's grown frail and tired. I hate seeing him like that. "Of course you are.." I say, "I promise.."

John smiles ever so slightly. I set my book down on the nightstand then lay down next to him. I wrap my arms around John, puling him close to my chest. He curls up slightly and closes his eyes. "Goodnight, Peaches.." I mumble, gently playing with his hair, "I love you.." John smiles slightly, burying his face in my chest. "I love you too..." he mumbles, muffled by my pajama shirt.

John falls asleep in an instant, snoring softly. I shift around, so I can stare up at the ceiling. "Don't worry, John.." I whisper to myself, "I'll convince you.. Someday.."
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Heeeeello, Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this pretty short chapter! This is in fact based off of someone's (Totally not me) actual feelings towards themselves and their reflection in the mirror!

Anyways, that's all for now! Byyyyyye!

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