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>Thank fucking god for coffee, you’ve made it through night.
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>No sleep though, no sir.
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>This is the last test, then you need a fucking nap.
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>”...Here we go. Test number forty two. Hope for the best.”
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>Cherry is strapped into the prototype and looks dead tired, like you.
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>The gemstone glows briefly and the wings come alive slowly.
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>As she starts to hover, you start the stop watch.
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>It doesn’t take her as long to lift off the ground as when you first started.
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“So far, so good.”
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>”Don’t jinx it! We are far from finished Anon.”
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>She looks pretty scared and annoyed.
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>Not that you blame her, considering she has to wear it.
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>And she has fallen, multiple times, on her face as well.
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>Thankfully you both set up some padding around the area to prevent any injuries.
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>It also helps that ponies are pretty hardy.
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>”Alright, going for a turn.”
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>She angles her body, and flies to the side.
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>Your heart is starting to beat harder, this may be fucking it at long last.
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>”Gonna get some altitude”
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>Cherry rises higher and higher, probably around twenty feet or so.
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>Slowly, she hovers lower and lower until she is about a few feet off the ground.
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>”I’d say that’s a success, but let’s see how long the spell holds for.”
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>You’re pretty fucking hyped, to think you both made this much progress in one night.
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>Then again, her and Twilight busted their rears the past few days to do most of the work.
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>You’ve mostly done heavy lifting and fetching different things.
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>Wait a second, it’s been easily over five minutes.
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“Holy shit.”
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>Cherry perks up at your words and giggles.
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>”Yeah, those changes really helped didn’t they?”
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>You nod and fold your arms.
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“Yeah, they did.”
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>Most of what was done is lost on you.
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>Doesn’t help you know jack shit about aviation or magic.
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>Looking down at the stop watch, you note it’s roughly been eight minutes.
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>She slowly lands safely, and you stop the watch.
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>Simultaneously you both cheer.
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“It fucking works!”
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>”Woohoo!”
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>Before you can continue to celebrate, she cuts you off.
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>”We can do better though, what’s the watch say?”
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>Looking down at the stop watch.
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“Nine forty seven.”
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>”So close, I’m certain we can reach half an hour at this rate.”
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>While that would be amazing, you already know you’ve gone pretty damn far.
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“Probably, but this is the part where I need a favor.”
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>Cherry raises an eyebrow.
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>”Do I dare ask what?”
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“Remember how I mentioned I wanted help making a friend fly? I’m more than happy to help you out more of course, but at the end of the day, I did this all for her.”
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>She smirks.
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>”A friend? You mean your marefriend?”
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>Not this shit again.
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“No! We have barely known each other for over a week.”
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>Cherry giggles and waves her hoof.
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>”Uh-huh, sure. Anon, I’ve heard of ponies dating sooner than that.”
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>You let out a groan, these damn ponies.
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“We’ve been friends for over a week. Last thing I want to spring on her is asking her out. She’s been through a lot.”
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>You nearly said too much.
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>Her ears splay back and she loses her smile.
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>”Oh...Sorry. Didn’t know.”
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>Letting out a sigh, you rub your forehead.
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“It’s...It’s complicated...”
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>Cherry straightens up and starts to remove the device.
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>”Regardless Anon, this is the ONLY working prototype, and you’re asking for some pony I don’t know to use it. You do realize this is my life’s work, right? I’m thrilled that you’ve helped me this far, but you’re asking a lot out of me.”
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>You were afraid she would say that.
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>Fuck it, you kneel down and start to plead.
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“Please Cherry, this would mean the world to her.”
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>She finishes getting the prototype off and gives you a look of pity before sighing.
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>”It’s not just that Anon, she could get seriously hurt. I’d rather not be responsible for hurting somepony. Besides, whose to say that the prototype remains stable?”
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“You built it and Twilight enchanted it, so unless you doubt either of your own skills, I’d say it will be fine.”
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>Cherry continues to look at you, and works her jaw in thought.
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>”...Fine. But! I’m going to be right there with you both. I know how this device works and you don’t.”
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“I wouldn’t ask you otherwise.”
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>She nods and turns her attention back to the prototype.
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>As the both of you clean up, you start to think out how to best approach this for Addie.
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>Asking her to come out here? Not gonna happen, she rarely leaves home.
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>You doubt you could even convince her without ruining the surprise.
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>A yawn reminds you that you need some sleep.
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>Cherry notices this and lets out her own yawn.
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>”Think we both should get some sleep, more work to do later anyways.”
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>You nod as you rub your eyes.
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“Yeah, I’m gonna head home and get a nap in before I visit Addie.”
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>”Alright, oh and Anon?”
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>You stop as you’re about to leave.
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>”Thank you for helping me out, Addie sounds really lucky to have you.”
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>You’re not sure how to respond to that, so you just nod and go.
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>As you’re walking home, your thoughts wander again.
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>You’re falling for Addie, aren’t you?
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>...
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>Of course not!
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>…
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>Fuck, this isn’t right. She needs support to get through her troubles.
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>Then again, maybe she already sees you that way?
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>You shake your head,
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>It feels wrong to even consider it.
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>Are you really that desperate to risk everything?
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>No, you won’t hurt her.
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>Just remember Anon, be there for her, that’s what matters.
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>You rub temples as you get inside your house.
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“Fuck I’m tired...”
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>Looking over to the nearby clock shows you got plenty of time before you need to head out.
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“I’ll take a nap, it will be fine.”
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>You lay down on your couch, and close your eyes letting sleep take you.
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>A sudden knocking awakens you.
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“What?!”
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>Looking over, it’s only been maybe ten minutes.
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>The knocking quickens and you get up to answer it.
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>As you open the door, Addie is standing there looking at you with a blush on her face.
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“Addie? What are you doing here?”
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>She says nothing, making you more concerned.
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“Is something wrong? Whatever it is-”
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>”Anon.”
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>Hearing her talk normal causes you to freeze up.
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>”I can’t...I can’t lie to you anymore...”
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“What are you saying?”
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>Your fear grows further.
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>She closes her golden eyes and reopens them shimmering with a smile on her face.
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>”I’m in love with you.”
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>Your heart beats hard and you’re not sure what to do at first.
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>She’s awaiting your response, and you remember what your thoughts from before.
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>You would never hurt Addie.
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“I-I’m in love with you too.”
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>She rears up, placing her hooves on your chest and knocks you onto the ground.
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>Your eyes open and you’re on the floor, worse yet, its nearly six in the evening.
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“Oh fuck!”
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>Though your stomach complains, you don’t feel like eating.
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>You feel awful.
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>Anon didn’t show up today.
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>As a result, you’ve been left to your own doubts and thoughts.
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>A few tears fall, thought you cried enough recently, but apparently not.
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“...I thought...I could rely on him...”
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>Sure he told you he was busy before, but at least he came over.
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>Dragging your hooves away from your canvas, you look it over again.
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“...It’s ugly...L-like me...”
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>You had tried to sketch, but ultimately, you couldn’t.
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>Instead you doodled in an attempt to clear your mind.
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>This picture has you and Anon all over it.
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>It’s probably fifth one you’ve drawn today.
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>Several more tears come forth.
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“...W-why do I do this to...M-my self..?”
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>You rip the picture and toss it with the small pile of crumpled up doodles.
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>Laying on the floor, you start to cry again.
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>Like the stupid filly you are.
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“...W-why does it hurt so much..?”
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>You already know why, no point in trying to fight it anymore.
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>Try as you might, you can’t resist.
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“...I...I’m in love with A-Anon...Are-aren’t I..?”
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>With those words, it feels like a weight has been slightly lifted.
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>You look over at the crumpled up doodles.
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>Each has him and you covering them.
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>It was so obvious, yet you tried to ignore it.
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“...What if...What if he doesn’t feel the same way..?”
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>…
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>You’d rather not know, but you can’t just keep hiding this from him.
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>You almost told him before, though your fear of rejection held you back.
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“...I don’t want...Can’t have him leave me...”
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>How much longer can you do this?
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>Can’t be sure, it’s not healthy, that’s clear.
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>Still, you want to be with him, at his side, together.
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“...I-it’s so stu-stupid...”
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>You let out a small groan of pain.
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>You’ve been alone for so long, and you’ve longed for another to share your burdens with.
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>Now it’s finally happened, and you’re so conflicted of it.
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>A loud knocking draws you from your thoughts.
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“...A-Anon..?”
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>What if it isn’t him? What if is it?
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>Another round of knocking makes you jolt.
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“...I better..J-just answer it...”
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>Picking yourself up from the ground to undo the locks, your fear mounts slowly.
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>You partially open the door and see Anon.
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>He is panting and the second he sees you, he tries to talk.
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>”...Addie...Thank fuck, that you answered...I’m so sorry about not showing up...”
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>You want to let him in, but you’re afraid.
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>Wiping away tears, you need to know what happened.
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“...W-where were you..?...I’ve been...Alone all t-today...I know we haven’t been friends long...But I...This...It hurts...”
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>Slowly you slouch, you want to tell him, but you’re petrified.
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>Anon breaths deeply and tries to compose himself.
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>”I can’t tell you everything, not yet. I promise everything will be clear soon, just let me prove myself tomorrow. I would never want to hurt you intentionally. I...I care about you too much.”
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>Your eyes slowly look to his own, you’re shaking now.
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>Should you trust him? He hasn’t lied to you yet.
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>It feels like you’re being torn in two, half of you says no, the other half yes.
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>Is this what it is to be in love?
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>He kneels down and clasps his hands together.
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>”Addie please, trust me.”
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>Your hope wins out in the end.
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“...Okay...For you Anon..”
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>He smiles like he has many times before.
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>”Thank you for trusting me, I will be back. Going to get everything together for tomorrow.”
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>Just as he stands to go, you quietly mumble it out.
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“...I...I love...I love you...”
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>Before he steps off the porch he freezes and turns slowly to you.
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>”Sorry, I didn’t hear you.”
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>You try to summon the strength to speak, but all you manage is a squeak.
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>”Um, what?”
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>Come on you idiot, say it! Don’t sit there like a stupid filly, say that you love him!
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>Shaking your head you try again.
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“...I...L...See you tomorrow...Anon...”
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>He raises an eyebrow and nods slowly.
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>”Yeah, you too.”
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>As you watch him walk away, your heart plummets.
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>Closing the door, you slam your head against the frame.
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“...Stupid..!...Of all the..!..I-I couldn’t jus-just say it! NO!”
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>Nearly ripping the door open, you try to call out to him.
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“Anon wait!”
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>Freezing, you see he is gone.
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>You feel so pathetic, and fresh tears emerge
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>Closing the door once more, you’ve decided, you’re going to tell him tomorrow.
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>Slowly you trot to your bedroom, repeating the thought again.
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“...Tomorrow...I will tell him tomorrow...No matter...What...”
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