personal darkness
as told by everest
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For once, my wit came as a positive thing. I felt so charming, telling you how I felt so poetically and uniquely. I could tell you liked it, although you held a grudge and denied everything I said. I still liked complimenting you, though, because I knew I would break through sooner or later.
So, when you sat down next to me that Friday, my heart feeling like it was full of lead because I would not be able to see you for the next two days, I instantly started with my charm.
"Hello, star," I said, scooting towards the window to make room for you.
"What?" you asked, plopping down next to me and placing your bag on your lap. I just smiled.
"Have you ever heard this quote?" I questioned.
"Pardon?" The look of confusion on your face was priceless.
"'Stars cannot shine without darkness,'" I recited.
"I don't understand," you said. "Are you saying I have darkness? I don't kick puppies, for your information."
I laughed. "No, I'm saying that you are going through rough times. Your personal darkness."
You narrowed your eyes. "Are you a mind reader?"
"So I'm right?"
"About what?"
"Your personal darkness."
You fell silent. "I guess so."
I frowned. "Care to explain? I could help you, Charlotte."
"Not right now, Everest. And it's Char."
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Laughter Lines
Romance"Cross my heart and hope to die, I'll see you with your laughter lines." a boy. a girl. you know the rest. © Valarie Rae, two thousand and fifteen.
