It was first period when it happened. I was talking to David, as usual, and we were procrastinating, as usual, not wanting to do our work. I decided to get some work done, and researched for an essay for a few minutes before looking up from my laptop. I looked up at David, who was sitting across from me, and it was like I had never really seen him before. This time, I saw him as more than just my best friend. I suddenly realized that I loved him.
I don't know how long I had unconsciously loved him for, but that was the day when I noticed it. Dread momentarily paralyzed me as I realized that I couldn't love him, I just couldn't! I couldn't do anything that could jeopardize our friendship, so I made myself a promise. I told myself that I would never tell David about my feelings for him; it would be the one thing I would never let him find out about. I couldn't and wouldn't hurt him like that. If I had to hurt to protect him, then I would.
I went about my life as usual, except for my secret, of course. I didn't tell anyone, because I couldn't risk getting my secret out. I saw David every day except for weekends, and even then we would hang out sometimes. God, it hurt to keep this from him, but I knew I could do it. I had no choice.
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Don't You Dare
Short Story"I can't even describe it..." I trail off. How can I tell him? Don't you dare, I remind myself. Don't you dare tell him. You'll ruin it. "You can tell me anything. I promise." Why does he have to be so amazing? Why does he have to have that perfect...
