she came back to school a week later.
i couldn't explain the happiness that radiated through my body.
her brown curls were tamed and straightened, framing her beautiful face.
she wore a giant sweater that covered her slim fingers.
her nose was in a book when i approached her.
"olivia?" i asked.
her blue eyes flickered up, locking with my green eyes.
she didn't say a word.
i sat myself down beside her on the floor.
"what are you reading?" i inquired, doing my best to make conversation.
i wanted to talk about everything, but i knew it would take some time.
"a book," she replied in a whisper, her gaze landing back on the words in her book.
i scratched my neck uncomfortably, earning a sideways glance from olivia.
"i was wondering if you wanted to-"
"please tell me you're not asking me out."
her blue eyes grew weary and sad.
"no, i just wanted to know if you wanted to hang out sometime. as friends," i said.
she slammed her book shut.
"we are not friends cole. we will never be friends."
her words stung me like acid rain melting on my skin.
"my apologies," i muttered as i stood up and walked away.
in 10 words, she had already managed to break my heart without even knowing it.
cover by LotteHolder
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artificial light
Short Storyin which a girl struggles to see the light and a boy is determined to grab the sun for her 「all rights reserved. lowercase intended for stylish purposes.」 #freementalillness #2018awardsSS stunni...
