5 Seconds of Hopelessness

Cheyenne Clifford

It was a lovely sight indeed. It wasn't everyday he would take me to see the sunset.

I watched Michael, who was looking into the sunset.

His eyes.

I don't mean that they're gorgeous! I mean, they are but I don't know. Something seemed different about him almost like something was bothering him.

Why Michael? What are you keeping a secret? Why are you keeping a secret? I told Michael that we were to tell each other everything from day one. I mean I think he's kept to his word.

I couldn't hold back anymore. So I asked him.

"Mikey, you've been acting really strange lately. Whether deliberately or no, I have noticed and I plan to speak on it" He looked at me shocked, stricken.

He looked down and away then opened up saying, "I've been meaning to tell you , I went to the doctor's the other day just to get tested for--"

We both looked up. It was his sister, Kenziee. She was running with his best friend Luna. Luna Clifford her name was. Michael and her had a strange relationship with each other. Not a romantic one but just a odd friendship.

They were really close. I don't know. I do tend to get jealous but its fine. They're just friends. I chose Michael because I trusted him. And he trusts me. Then we heard a loud bang followed by a ear piercing scream.

"MICHAEL!!"

Luna...

Kenziee screamed, "Michael!! Luna was shot!!!!!"

Michael quickly handed me a paper looked me directly in the eyes and then ran to Luna's side. I soon followed.

I paused half way when I spotted Luna bleeding heavily in Michael's arms. Is this how all relationships go? All friendships?

I pulled out the note Michael had given me. I stared intently at it the opened it. My heart stopped. Inside the note read these words:

"I'm sorry Cheyenne, but I'm HIV positive".

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