Orange and Gray (Age Matters)

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"Why do you expect so much from me?" words are fumed angrily and pillows are thrown as an attack against the silver haired male.

"I didn't expect you to go missing! Why didn't you tell me you were leaving?" angrier words are shot back as all the soft pillows are caught easily.

There's no straight answer for that, at least not for him. "Because... I didn't want to." the voice is cold and harsh, a lie so well spat, it can pass as the truth.

"I don't understand why you are angry at me."

Because he looks better with her. The green haired beauty that managed to also catch the eye of the blonde CEO who Via had chased for years. Because somehow gray and green make a beautiful and envious combination when the two are together. Not orange.

"Because... I hate you." it's true, true as the hate is equal to love... but that doesn't need to be known. Tears fall out of sunset eyes as shoes are pulled loosely on and a door is swung open. It's easier to hate and avoid than face the truth.

"Via... explain to me why then." a dangerous glint is found in clouded eyes as a firm grip is on a trembling arm. She can feel her heart on the edge of shattering, shattering for the millionth time. The hurt more raw and real than ever before.

"It hurts, y'know?" the girl admits and she watches as eyes are grown slightly wide in confusion as overdue words spew out. "Because you look better with her..."

"Who's 'her?' What do you mean?" a confused voice laced with anger and impatience questions.

"Anyone." it's the truth... because orange and gray are an ugly combination inside and out.

"Just give me a straight answer." he demands with an anxious stare.

A laugh escapes Via's mouth, "I still love you." another laugh escapes the pink, soft lips as gray eyes grow wide in surprise. She waits for a moment, hoping that he might pull her close, but he doesn't.

Deep inside, the heart shatters. Obliterated to pieces as an arm is tugged away and lips tremble violently. Tears blur the world and life has been submerged into ice and cold. Heartbreak hurts.

But it's inevitable.

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May 2020

Hello readers!

Thank your for reading this story! It means a lot to me that even a handful of people have taken their time to read my work. The last chapter of Orange and Gray will come out next week, so watch out for it. If you want me to keep writing on this pairing or anything else, feel free to dm or comment! Also, check out my Instagram @gracethebobaqueen.

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