Off-White

"Remus, do you love me?"

"Of course I do."

"Forever?"

"Forever and ever. I promise."

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Everyone tells you that you're doing the right thing. They tell you that James loves you and that it's better this way. Not once do they wonder how you feel.

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"James says he's going to marry me one day, Remus. What do you think of that?"

"He's lying. James is a liar, Lily."

"He sure is."

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You get married in an off-white dress, a mourning dress. The wedding is like your own private funeral. And the wedding night comes and you lie to him.

"I don't love you, Remus."

And you walk away.

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"Remus, never leave me."

"I won't."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

(the end)