chapter 3

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space song-beach house

I found myself face to face with a pair of startled dark eyes, framed by hair as black as a raven's feather. His once-boyish locks were now shorter, lending him an edgier allure. There was a maturity about him that hadn't been there before, as if he had shed his former self and emerged anew. Yet, amidst the changes, I couldn't shake the lingering memory of the sunny boy he once was, buried beneath layers of time and experience. The thought tugged at my heartstrings, a bittersweet reminder of what once was and what could have been. But regrets were futile now; what's done is done, and all we have left are the remnants of what once was.

It had been one year, five months, and a handful of hours since our last conversation. The weight of that silence hung heavy in the air, a palpable reminder of the distance that had grown between us. We had shared an unspoken understanding to keep our distance, even when we were under the same roof, each retreating into our own worlds, pretending to be too busy for each other. And now, here we were, brought together by fate or circumstance, yet I couldn't muster the courage to bridge the chasm that had formed between us. It felt like the end of an era, the closing of a chapter that had once held so much promise. And as I stood there, without my glasses to shield me from the truth, I couldn't help but notice the changes in him - the way he carried himself with a newfound confidence, the subtle nuances of maturity etched into his features.

He gasped, a flicker of surprise dancing in his eyes, and for a moment, I caught a glimpse of the boy he used to be - carefree and unguarded, with a smile that could light up the darkest of nights. But the moment passed too quickly, replaced by a veil of uncertainty that hung between us like a shroud. We locked eyes in a silent battle of wills, each daring the other to break the silence first. And when I emerged victorious, it felt like a hollow victory, devoid of the joy and camaraderie that once defined our relationship.

I still remember the first day we met, two young souls brought together by fate and circumstance. He was the epitome of sunshine, his infectious smile warming even the coldest of hearts. I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame, captivated by his magnetic charm and boundless optimism. But beneath the surface, there was a darkness that lurked, a shadow that threatened to engulf him if left unchecked. And as I watched him now, with the weight of the world on his shoulders, I couldn't help but wonder what had become of the sunny boy I once knew.

I want to share our story, the story of the rainy girl and the sunny boy, with the world. I want to immortalize the moments we shared, the laughter and the tears, the highs and the lows. But as I stand here, on the precipice of our shared history, I can't help but feel a twinge of sadness - for what was lost, for what could have been, and for the innocence we left behind.

And as I watch him now, lost in his own thoughts, I can't help but wonder if he feels it too - the weight of our shared history bearing down on us like an anchor, tethering us to a past we can never escape. But despite it all, I can't bring myself to regret the journey we've been on, for it has shaped us into the people we are today - flawed, imperfect, but undeniably human. And as the memories come flooding back, I find solace in the knowledge that our story is far from over - that there are still chapters left to be written, and adventures left to be had.

But for now, I'll hold onto the memories, the fleeting moments of happiness and sorrow that define us, and I'll cherish them for what they are - a reminder of a love that once was, and a promise of a future yet to come.

The Sun took over, however, it was the last time.

The Sun took over, however, it was the last time

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