Not That Simple

Not That Simple

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"Why? Why do you shut me out? I've already explained myself, but you give me nothing!" "I'm sorry, but it's not that simple. I'm not that simple," I try to sound nonchalant, but my voice quivers from his accusation. "Nobody's simple, Brynn. Nobody. The sooner you learn that, and the sooner you learn that you need to let someone-anyone-in, the sooner you'll finally start to heal." I scoff, "So you think I'm wounded? Broken?" "No," he shakes his head, "I think you're lonely inside your walls, but I'm telling you right now that I have every intention of breaking them down."
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Sarah and Rhys are childhood friends who throughout life discover love, loss, and each other once again. **Mature Content** Excerpt: "I'd say you know why, but I think you need to hear it." He leans forward, steeling his eyes, daring mine to look at him "For...being a shitty friend. For not picking up a phone. For everything." I chew on my bottom lip holding back the emotional words I want to unleash on him. I don't want him to think he still has that power though so I just shrug. "Why now? I mean I think I have an idea but I'd rather you tell me." He runs a hand over his face wiping at the tension that now etches it and I feel a twinge of guilt. "I know how it looks...And you're right, ok? Whatever you're thinking is probably right, at least partially." "Then tell me what's partially right and what's not." I challenge looking him in the eye this time. He opens his mouth and then closes it. Unlike me, he seems to not have rehearsed any of this. Go figure. "I know I hurt you. It was a dick move and I was immature and...only thinking about my own feelings. I know this. By the time I realized it though...it was kind of too late..."

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