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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Short StoryThese are my short story/ ideas. I usually come up with them late at night when I'm feeling down or losing control so they might be a bit depressing. Most of these will stem from what's going on in my real life so sorry if I end up ranting or compla...
