Valentine's Day

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The sun was setting and its orange light was merging with the water below it. We were sitting on a rock staring out into the horizon and the water was lapping against our ankles.

"Hey Lily, I need to tell you something," X said. I jumped, that was the first time he used my actual name.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I think..." He cleared his throat "I'm in love with you." I felt my cheeks heat up.

"No you don't," I said. X looked confused.

"What?"

"I SAID NO YOU DON'T!" He reached for my hand.

"Lily what do you mea-?" I quickly retracted my hand and stood up.

"There's no way you could possibly love me!" I felt tears blur my eyes."Not the real me."

"Lily?"

"I'M...I'm... nevermind just leave me alone." And with that, I ran, I ran without knowing my destination or my purpose but as I ran I let my tears flow freely. I didn't look back. I didn't stop. But as I ran, I felt as if I had lost something precious and for that, I grieved.

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