Let Me Down Slowly

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*Third person view*
Swaying side to side gently as the soft music plays in the background.
Narrowly missing bumping into objects surrounding.
Zoning out as the music lulls you to sleep.

The two boys were sat opposite each other. As one stood up, the other's eyes followed. The black haired boy standing up changed the song from a classic to a slow song.
Let me down slowly.
A song that reminded them of sad times but also how far they have come.

This night is cold in the kingdom
I can feel you fade away.
From the kitchen to the bathroom
And your steps keep me awake.

The brown haired boy stands, quite sudden.
The black haired boy mimics the other.
They move closer and end up hugging.
They move slowly to the song as it slowly drowns out.

Don't cut me down, throw me out, leave me here to waste.
I once was a man with dignity and grace.
Now I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace,
So please, please...

The boys moved apart and looked in each other's eyes.
A vibrant blue shone brightly through the glassy exterior.
A dull brown reminding you of home and warm comfort.
One contrasted the cold dark room, one matched it.

Could you find a way to let me down slowly?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me,
If you wanna go, then I'll be so lonely.
If you're leaving, baby let me down slowly.

Tears fall from the previously glassy eyes.
The image of the brown haired boy began to deteriorate.
All that was left was a black haired boy with glassy eyes,
Who wasn't let down slowly.

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