Bury a Friend

8. Over Just as Fast

Molly

Her blue eyes are penetrating my soul. At first I was completely scared. She just appeared and stood there. But after looking at her, she looks sad. She looks almost human. I feel pity looking at her just now, but it's probably a trick.

She notices me, as if she didn't before, and she looks pained. Like I hurt her. And then, for a second, I feel bad. She opens her mouth as if to say something, but closes it. And just as fast as she came, she goes. Leaving me confused and scattered.

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It's been a month since I last saw Hansol in person. I told him how I felt, but it was over the phone since he's so busy. We've rarely even texted, but he's on his way right now. We're supposed to just be with each other for a while, but I'm ending things. I can't stand the thought of being cheated on, and even if that's not the case, we don't see each other. I don't want to stop being around him, he's the only one that makes me genuinely happy anymore. My throat is dry, but I have to do this so that we can both move on.

There's a knock at the door, and I get up to answer it. "Hey, gorgeous! I've missed you so much," he hugs me, shutting the door behind him.

"I've missed you, too," I reply quietly.

This catches his attention and he turns to me concerned. He then starts to eye me up and down, "Are you alright? You look really pale, and your eyes are a bit sunken in. Have you been crying?" he grabs my shoulders.

I move to sit on my bed and he follows. "You make me so happy, and confidant," I start off. "You're funny, charming, good looking. You've got it all, but-" my voice cracks. Tears slowly start to slide down my cheeks, "but, where have you been? You're rarely in class, and when you are, you rush to leave. You've cancelled on our last eight dates, and all with no explanation. I just want to know, honestly, are you cheating?" The tears won't stop.

"Molly, I would never cheat on you. I swear, I've just had some really important things that I had to do. I know we haven't seen each other in a while and it's all my fault. Please understand that I never meant to harm you in any way-"

"I know, I know, I believe you, but-"

"This isn't about that imaginary girl, is it?"

"No! I swear it's not, Hani, but I just can't see us together anymore. It's like we're practically strangers again," there was a pause of silence. "I still hope we can be friends, you're my closest."

"Yeah. I understand. I think I'm gonna go. I'll, uh, call you later," and with that, he left. And I was alone, again. Crying.

But, I swear, it felt like someone was holding me from behind as I cried. I, strangely, felt comforted.

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Hey guys!

I'm back with another chapter! Hope you like it!

I know Hansol only made an appearance and was suddenly gone, but he was important to plot, so just know that this was on purpose.

Anyways, study hard and sleep well!

Bye Lovelies!