A/n: didn't edit this whoops.
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M/n: mother's name
Y/n: your name
C/n: crush's name
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I looked through all the drawers and ruffled through everything in the closet, when a box fell out.
I was at my parents house, coming from college. I'd been trying to look for my childhood washi tapes and paints when the box fell out.
A small smile came to my lips as I picked up the lemon-yellow shoe box. I took it to my bed and sat down, opening the lid to remember faded memories.
1.
A photo of me and c/n...
"Look over there!"
"Where-"
I felt a crack on my head and saw the confetti fall to the floor
"C/n I'm gonna kill you!"
I began chasing him and eventually caught up to him by pulling on his hoodie. He kept laughing as I smacked him on the head with my fist.
"Y/n...oh there you are y/n!"
I stopped my violence the moment I heard my mother's voice. She'd be pissed if she found out.
"Since c/n's mother couldn't make it, she wanted a photo of you two! Want to take one my the blossom trees?"
"Yeah! Wait can we get a copy of the photo too? Like a Polaroid?", C/n asked.
"Of course! Memories are meant to be treasured, in a few years you'll look back at this and remember the day you cracked a confetti egg on my daughter"
"I- y/n!"
2.
"Our friendship bracelets..."
"Can you believe it? All your hard work paid off y/n! We're graduating middle school! We fucking passed all those exams-"
"Language, c/n", his mom demanded.
I giggled while he blushed in embarrassment.
"Anyway, I wanted you to remember this day! I know you spent alot of time studying (and missing my basketball games *cough*) and that this means alot to you. So I got you this bracelet!"
He handed me a bracelet with an Earth charm; it looked like it clipped together with another one. Answering my confused look, c/n dangled a bracelet with a moon charm.
"This'll be embarrassing to wear but hey! It's a memento."
3.
"The thank you letter he gave me..."
Hey y/n! Just wanted to thank you for making this the best birthday I could've asked for. From baking banana bread for breakfast to winning a basketball tournament! You know me so well, I'm so grateful we get to spend these years together. You've made me so happy from the moment you stepped into my life and I am forever grateful.
Hope you had a good day,
c/n~
4.
"His hoodie...", I choked out.
"Hey y/n"
"What's up?"
"Where is it?", He asked hands crossed.
"Haha- what?", I asked nervously.
"My hoodie", he stated.
"Pfft why would I have it, you're totally incorrect if you assume that I would be in possession of such an item. I'm your mere friend I would never-", I started ranting.
"I knew you'd never admit it, so keep it. Remember me when you wear it~!", he sang.
"Really- *cough* I mean if I find it in my house I guess I'll keep it", I said.
"Sweet innocent y/n..."
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"Y/n! I'm so happy!", He exclaimed. He jumped up and down shaking my arms. I laughed and smiled.
"What happened?"
"I asked Cleo out and she said yes! Ah we're dating! Isn't that great?!", He asked.
I felt my heart drop. I quickly forced a fake smile and nodded.
"That's fantastic I'm so happy for you! I gotta go now, my mom wants me to run some errands", I lied.
"I can come with you-"
"It's for some uh- lady things", I choked out.
"O-oh," he stuttered and blushed.
"Y-yeah... Anyway bye see you tomorrow!" I said. I waved goodbye and shot him a smile. As soon as he left, I ran and let my emotions fuel my legs.
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"Y/n...," c/n slurred.
"Yes drunk boy?"
"Tell Cleo I'm sorry we *hiccup* fought. Tell her I love her and that I'll *hiccup* be waiting for her kisses-" he blacked out.
I sighed and shook my head at his form. He finished a whole bottle of wine. I picked up the phone to dial her number.
"Hey Cleo..."
"Y/n? Do you know where c/n is? I'm worried sick he hasn't come to school or answered his phone- god it's all my fault-"
"Chill Cleo. He probably regrets the fight, that's why he drank so much. *chuckle* blacked out too. He told me to tell you that he's sorry for arguing, he loves you and he'll be awaiting your kiss"
"Really...? Ah he's so sweet... No wonder I fell for him! I'll be there to pick him up in the morning okay?," She asked.
"Okay bye now", I said.
After hanging up the phone, I took a seat next to c/n. Staring at his features... His soft skin, rosy cheeks, doe eyes... I ran my hands through his soft locks before laying my head on the table.
"C/n... I hope you're happy with her. Scratch that- I know you're happy with her. I know she'll give you what I could never. Love. May your relationship last a lifetime and more", I whispered. I let go of him and smiled. I really have to let go huh?
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"C/n... Even after all this time I still can't forget you. Your love, your touch, your caring personality, your unique traits...I should let go of you and learn to love someone else
... Myself"
