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You came up to me today and asked how I was, I'm fine was my answer like always despite the fact that your kind gesture almost made me cry.
Once again you asked how I was, with a hint of concern in your voice. Is it the bruises? Don't worry, it was just your friends. I'm fine, I'll protect you from my troubles, you don't need to know.
The bruises are too dark now, I can't cover them. Like the bags under my eyes they are a dark silky purple, prominent and eye catching. They might as well be tattoos from how long I've had them. How was your day? You ask, oh you don't want to know what your friends have done- so I won't be the one to tell you. It was fine.
The mountain ridges of my ribs can been seen easily now, and I don't need makeup to contour my face. The eye bags never seem to disappear and I feel a constant weakness; like someone is drawing all the energy out of my body.
Everyday you ask how I am but it's always the same answer, I'm fine. I have managed to keep to my self made promise so far but I know that it won't last long- you are bound to find out eventually. I'm scared for that, will you leave me? Will you be the only one who cared?
This time I was the one to ask you how you were, and I hated how broken you looked with tears streaking your perfect face, betrayal shaping your beautiful eyes. But you said you were fine, I know how it feels.
You no longer asked how I was, instead watching from afar as your friends tossed and tore me as if i was a paper ball. They bruised and battered me yet you did nothing.
I knew it was my fault.
You visited me in hospital today, while you were here you asked how I was. And this time, I was truthful.
I'm not fine
- 341 words The most words so far in this book. Inspired by I'm fine, by BTS. This was taken from the title, not the lyrics. 24.08.18
