Aftermath
Word Count: 100
Sound of Silence
"Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most."
-Hope Floats
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an: this is a sequel to my story, Linger. it may contain spoilers for Linger, so if you haven't read it, be aware. here's to hoping this is a great start to a new year!
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"Nami? Hi, this is Ace. I just wanted to let you know that the funeral is this Saturday."
"Oh… thanks, Ace."
"…okay, well, I'll see you then."
"Wait, Ace?"
"Yeah?"
"How… how are you?"
"Well, I'm… you know. I'm here."
"Of course, I'm sorry, that was stupid of me… I just…"
"No, it wasn't… … well, I feel like I had nothing, and then he gave me everything, and now he's gone."
"…So what do you have now, then?"
"..."
"Ace?"
"Huh? I'm sorry, what was that?"
"Well…what do you have now?"
"…I don't know, Nami. I'm not really sure anymore."