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Author: Anomalous
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Date: Apr 11th, 2013
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Remember: This was not my idea.
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>It was the day of Cadence's wedding.
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>My Cadence's wedding.
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>I was incredibly happy and immensely sad all at once.
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>I don't know what to really call that emotion, so I'll just leave it as it is.
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>My love for Cadence will never die out, I told her that many times.
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>I respected her choice, and I would never go against it.
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>Whatever makes her happy...
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>I wish it could be me that could make her happy.
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>She wanted a simple wedding.
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>She had told me that from the beginning.
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>She wanted the wedding to take place in our meadow.
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>I was rather delighted that she thought so highly of it.
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>The place that always gave me peace could now make her the happiest mare alive.
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>She was getting married to someone she loved, and someone who loved her back.
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>So why wasn't I happy?
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>I put on my black suit and sighed at myself in the mirror.
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>I never spent so much time getting ready before.
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>Why was I so nervous?
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>I shouldn't be nervous.
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>This feeling that I'm feeling is insane.
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>I should be happy.
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>I should be happy.
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>Cadence would always have my heart, I realized.
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>It would always be hers, whether she knew it or not.
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>I heard Twilight call from downstairs; it was time to get to our meadow.
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>I picked up the rings and went downstairs.
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>I glanced at the clock, and realized that we were going to be early.
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>This wedding was going to take place at the hour of twilight, as per Cadence's request.
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>It's quite ironic, really.
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>I distinctly remember our time in the meadow.
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"Twilight, again," I murmured. "Another ending. No matter how perfect the day is, it always has to end."
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>"Some things don't have to end," Cadence replied.
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>I do wish that she had been correct, because everything has an ending.
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>Life... has an ending.
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>Love... has an ending.
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>And we... we had an ending.
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>I arrived fashionably early, as the old saying goes.
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>I glanced up at the sky.
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>It was not twilight yet.
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>It would be soon.
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>This would be the twilight of my life.
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>The scene was beautiful.
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>Many flowers
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>A magnificent stage for exchanging the vows and such
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>An aisle for my beautiful Cadence to walk down on.
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>And several rows for guests to sit at.
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>It was so small... so simple... just the way Cadence wanted it.
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>I glanced at the rows for the guests, and at my family members that were taking their seats.
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>I would not have the honor of sitting with them.
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>I had a different matter to attend to.
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>I was the best man.
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>I pulled out the rings that were to be exchanged from my jacket pocket.
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>I glanced at the ring that would soon be on Cadence's and smiled.
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>I just wished it was my ring instead.
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>Shining and all his friends arrived first.
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>They took their place on the left side of the rows.
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>I only glanced at them, and then I turned back to look at the whole set-up.
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>I did not want to face Shining.
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>I couldn't... but I knew I had to.
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>I had to be a gentleman.
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>"Hey Anon," I head Shining's voice from behind me, and I couldn't stop the pain that shot through me.
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"Shining," I said, not turning around.
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>I heard him take a couple of steps forward, and place a hoof on my shoulder.
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>"I'm not here to poke fun at you. I'm not here to call you names..." his voice was gentle, and I could almost feel the happiness radiating off of him. "I wanted to say thank you."
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>I closed my eyes.
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>Be strong, Anon...
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>You have to be strong for her.
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"Thank me?" I finally spoke up.
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>I realized that Shining was at my side, staring off into the distance with me.
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>He did not turn to look at me, and I did not turn to look at him.
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>"You gave me Cadence," Shining said carefully.
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>I finally decided to open my eyes, 'I did not give her to you' I yelled in my head. 'I gave her what was best for her.'
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>With Shining, she could have children.
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>With Shining, she could live out her life.
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>With Shining, she could love him fully without any obstacles.
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"Shining..." my voice was a pathetic excuse for a whisper.
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>His eyes looked to me.
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"Please... take care of her."
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>"Of course I'll take care of her. I would give my life for her as much as you would, and you know that."
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>Shining sighed and stood next to me for a little while longer, looking up at the darkening sky.
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>"It's almost time. She'll be here soon... might as well take our places."
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>I nodded as Shining took his place on the altar.
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>I turned around and saw how the rows had filled up quite nicely.
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>I took in a breath and my eyes shot open at her scent.
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>Cadence was here, and Celestia help me she smelled delicious.
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>I was excited to see her.
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>I just wish she was excited to see me.
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>I knew who she had come here for, however.
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>And it was not me.
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>I took my place to the right of Shining, where the best man should stand.
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>The rings I held for them burned in my pocket- nearly searing my skin.
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>I'm over-reacting as always, and there's no one that can stop me now.
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>Then, as I stood there, wrapped up in my own thoughts, music started.
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>Everyone in the rows stood up and Cadence's scent grew closer and closer.
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>Then... there she was.
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>She stood at the other end of the altar, preparing for her walk down to us.
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>She looked absolutely magnificent.
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>She was adorned in white; her dress fit over her curves and showed parts of her creamy skin.
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>She wore a veil that framed her face, but I could still see her perfectly.
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>She looked like a beautiful angel.
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>I knew she was too good to be mine.
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>I wanted to hold her in my arms one last time... and I would make sure that I did before the night was over.
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>I could not leave her without feeling her embrace me once more...
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>Then, Cadence began her procession down the aisle.
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>Her father was holding her close to him, tears in his eyes.
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>I could see Cadence's mother in the audience around us.
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>She had tears in her eyes too.
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>Cadence made her way to the altar, and Shining held his hoof out for her.
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>Shining gave her a smile, and Cadence smiled back.
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>I didn't miss that she smiled at me, either.
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>My heart is beating out of my chest.
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>A smile from an angel can do that to you.
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>I barely caught everything that happened... because my mind was lingering in its memories.
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>Memories when Cadence was mine.
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>I didn't realize how much I truly needed her until she was standing on the altar with another man.
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>"I do..." Shining said, gazing into Cadence's dark purple eyes.
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>The pastor then turned to Cadence, reciting the same vows to her.
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>I closed my eyes, trying to tune them out.
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>I didn't miss, however, the part where Cadence was to say 'I do'.
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>Her purple orbs turned to look straight into my eyes.
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>Her eyes showed longing.
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>She smiled then, and closed her eyes.
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>"I do..." she replied.
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>I could feel my world crumble.
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>Now was my time.
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>I took a step forward, rings in hand.
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>Shining was first to take a ring and slip it on Cadence's horn.
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>Shining's happiness was undeniable; I could feel it from where I stood.
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>And then, Cadence took the ring that was meant for Shining.
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>Her skin brushed against mine for a moment and electricity shot through me.
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>Could she feel what I felt?
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>"Ladies and gentleman," the pastor announced, "I am now proud to present to you... Mr. and Mrs..."
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>Everyone clapped while I cringed at the words.
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>And... that was pretty much it.
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>The wedding went by quickly, and Shining and Cadence had gone off together.
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>I would see her again at the reception afterwards.
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>I wanted her to smile for me once more.
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>"You did good," I heard Twilight say.
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>Strange, I hadn't even heard her come up to me. I didn't reply to her, my eyes fixed on the moon above my head. It was twilight.
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>"Let's head toward the hall," she said, coming behind me and willing my legs to walk forward, "We can't miss the reception!"
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>I sighed.
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>The reception hall was crowded before we even arrived.
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>It was late at night and early in the morning all at once.
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>It took about a half hour before Cadence and Shining walked in, hoof-in-hoof.
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>Everyone cheered for them, but I couldn't even will myself to make the effort.
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>Forgive me, Cadence.
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>Speeches began and congratulations were exchanged before the lights dimmed and the music took over.
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>I would not be here much longer, that I knew.
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>I took in a deep breath and made my way to Cadence.
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>She was speaking to her father before I arrived.
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>The moment she saw me, she turned around and threw her hooves around me.
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"Congratulations..." I whispered in her ear.
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>She stayed in my arms, "Anon..." I heard her whisper.
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"Yes?"
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>How is it that all my worries disappeared when I held her in my arms?
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>"Thank you..." she mumbled against my shirt.
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"You don't have to thank me for anything, love..." I replied.
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>I closed my eyes in shame. I hadn't meant to call her "love"... I was just so used to it-
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"...sorry," I quickly added.
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>"You don't have to apologize," Cadence said, her arms still around me. "Come, I want to speak with you outside for a moment."
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>Cadence took my hand and led me outside into the parking lot.
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>The moon still loomed overhead, and I took in a deep breath of the night air.
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>Too bad the only thing I smelled was Cadence.
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>I was intoxicated.
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>She was my drug and I would die if I didn't have her.
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>"I'm glad you came," Cadence finally spoke up, looking up into the sky.
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"What? You think I would miss the chance to be the best man?" I said with fake enthusiasm.
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>I hoped she wouldn't catch it.
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>She sighed, and I got the feeling that she did catch it.
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>She was always too perceptive for her own good.
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>"I love you, Anon..." she whispered.
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>The breath caught in my throat.
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>I looked to her, shocked.
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>Did she mean... she loved me as a best friend?
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>That would never be enough for me, and she knew it.
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>"Why did you let me go...?" she asked, she sounded like she was about to cry.
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>This isn't right. Angels don't cry.
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>I looked to her, and I was surprised more than anything.
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>Why had she asked me this question?
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>I would never let her go, she should know that already.
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>I told her that Shining was the best for her, and I wasn't lying.
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>She was a pony.
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>I was a human.
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"I was scared," I replied, refusing to look at her, so instead I looked up at the moon.
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>My hands were shaking, so I stuffed them into my pockets.
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>I will not show weakness.
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>Not now.
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>Not when I've come so far.
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>"You were... scared?" she questioned.
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>I nodded, closing my eyes.
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"I didn't want harm to come to you..." I wanted to touch her so badly, "The night when I told you I was no good for you, I was telling the truth."
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>"Anon..." she said. I could smell her tears.
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I finally looked over to her, "Cadence, don't cry."
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>She was in my arms so suddenly, that I couldn't control it.
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>It was something I was used to doing when she felt upset.
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>I gently rubbed her back with my hand.
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>"I still love you, you idiot..." Cadence whispered.
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>My eyes widened, her words repeating over in my head.
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>'I still love you, you idiot...'
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"You have Shining now..." I whispered in her ear. "You can start a family... and he will always keep you safe. I made him promise me."
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>"Of course he'll keep me safe..."
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>We hugged each other for a while until I broke it off.
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>I looked straight into her eyes.
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"I'm different. I put your life in shambles by being with you. The talks behind your back, the looks you get...I cause pain and suffering. And I will no longer."
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>She just looks at me, her faces matted with her tears.
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"Goodbye Cadence..."
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>I took a couple of steps away from her.
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"I love you."
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