Why We Broke Up

by Alarming To The Senses

I want you to know that this was no spur of the moment idea. You know why we broke up, or at least you think you do. Even I don't really know why. But this is why. All of this is why. So read my letters carefully and don't skip a single word. But I know you will Sirius. You always leave out the most important parts. And that's why we broke up. *BASED OFF THE NOVEL BY DANIEL HANDLER

1. Clammy Hands and White Knuckles

This is a collection of short letters from Sirius' ex girlfriend, Colleen, who is completely fictional and a work of my imagination. This is loosely based off of Daniel Handler's "Why We Broke Up" but does follow the similar format and idea. I've plotted the entire story out in my head and am incredibly pleased. My writing style had developed and improved dramatically and this publishing short stories on is a great way for me to review my current and former writing skills. I do not own anything besides Colleen. Enjoy!

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Dear Sirius,

We spent so much time holding onto air with clammy hands and white knuckles when we really had no grip at all. We forced our love and it was so goddamn tiring. I was always so goddamn tired. It was so unnecessary. I had spent days curled up under stacks of fleece blankets when I should've been with you, but I was too tired. And that's one shitty excuse, but it was the truth. Loving you was both physically and emotionally draining. Love isn't supposed to be this hard. Loving you isn't supposed to be this hard. And that's why we broke up.

Always and forever,

Colleen