Kisame

A short story from [Yours Truly, Jueru]

Whenever Rhodessa's song Kisame plays, Brive has always experienced an unfathomable mix of heartbreak and comedy that lingers with every beat. Every time she sees her best friend, Aelia, that feeling grows stronger. They had everything at once: a passion for reading, peaceful afternoons spent in the library, and talks that just naturally flowed. But now that Aelia is involved in a relationship that puts Brive to the sidelines, it appears as though Aelia is farther away than ever.

As Brive struggles with her growing feelings for Aelia, she keeps her emotions locked away, unwilling to risk their friendship. She is convinced that Aelia views her as merely a confidante and friend. But as their silent confessions hang from the ceiling above them, one issue remains to be answered: Will Brive have the guts to tell Aelia the truth, or will she be left to live in everlasting wonder at what might have been?