𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀

一

➳ 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐲

[ n. ] finding something good without looking for it

"what was it like when you
first saw me?"

it didn't take me long to answer that question since i remembered every single detail.

why wouldn't i? after all, it was one of the best tricks that fate has pulled on me.

i was never meant to be in that park but something tugged me to it.

whether it was my heart or mind, i can't answer since it felt like both.

my coat, scarf and gloves protected me from the cold that tried to nip at my skin but it wasn't enough to stop my soul from feeling so heavy.

at that point, my world was simply a white canvas that longed to be coloured with the different shades that the world had to offer.

i asked the gods to send me someone in my direction who could fulfill my wishes but as the days passed, my patience grew thinner.

that is, until i noticed you sitting on a lone bench with nothing but a box to accompany you.

once again, i had no idea what it was but something pulled me towards your direction which i hadn't noticed until i stood in front of you.

i wanted to talk to you but when you looked up at me, i could feel like all the colours were bursting through me.

all of that from one single look that you sent to me.

incoherent sounds spilled from my mouth as i tried my best to form at least my name but nothing came out properly because all of your attention was on me.

i knew i wouldn't be able to speak so i went for the simple handshake which turned out to be a mistake.

i felt the colours again and this time, they shot right up my arm and through my whole system.

my world no longer had blank spaces for the majority of it was painted in the most vibrant shades that you could possibly imagine.

when you told me your name, i remembered trying it out and it rolled so easily on my tongue.

it was as if i had known you for a long time instead of simply being a stranger to me.

you patted the seat next to you which i immediately occupied since my legs began to feel a little bit wobbly.

though you can't assume that it was because of you due to the fact that i would never answer that question.

i looked at your box once more and came to the realisation that it was an empty container that was meant to be full of chocolates.

with a raised brow, i stared at you and the box as i tried to connect the dots but they just wouldn't line up so i simply decided to do the right thing.

i just blatantly asked you and offered to listen as you ranted about your problem with tears falling down your face once more.

rather than judging you or something along those lines, i chose to wipe your tears away and a cheesy line because honestly, i've never comforted someone before but the feeling that welled up inside made me feel proud of myself.

for the first time within those short minutes, i saw a smile appear on your face which looked better than the frown that was visible before.

a smile graced my face as i recalled what you had told me, "i would give you these chocolates i had, but i got sad and ate all of them, so will a hug work?"

rather than being verbal, i simply wrapped my arms around you and felt warmth encasing me from the inside.

from that moment, everything had been forgotten for i knew only one thing.

you were my home.