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Separated
Moonlight filled the skies, raining down upon the Earth, caressing the trees with its weak rays of light. No stars or clouds. Just the soft blue darkness that enshrouds the sky endlessly. It's summer, yet I can feel a breeze that chills my heart. My memories are like snow, drifting downwards aimlessly, like a frozen over winter that will never be awakened from its sleep. Yet the night continues on without a second thought, shadows forming and disappearing on a whim. Silent, as if it was dead, although still very much alive.
Hope lingers desperately. It's as if all the clouds that belong in the sky are being continually multiplied around my heart, like a thick mist of depressing feelings that won't lift. Forever impure, without grace, lost in the depths of a drowning world.
"Goodbye."
One word. Colder than anything I've ever experienced. More painful than having a knife slowly driven through my chest while still alive. His face was expressionless, pale in the frail light of the lamppost. Soft strands of hair blew gently with the wind, brushing his face slightly. Looking into his beautiful eyes, I searched for an answer.
"This… this isn't the end… is it?"
I don't understand. I never thought losing him could be so disheartening. I could feel the dryness of my throat, the wetness of my eyes. My vision was obscured, as glistening tears were now running steadily down the sides of my face. Taking a step forward, I reached for him. Here he was, right in front of me. Even so, I knew his presence would vanish any moment now. This was my last chance.
"I'm sorry. I can't stay."
Avoiding my gaze, his deep eyes wandered elsewhere. The words came out hesitantly, as if he was unsure whether he believed what he was saying or not. He appeared to be so strong and confident, while he was suffering a never-ending sorrow from inside his heart that ripped him apart. Turning away, soft droplets of tears suddenly fell, slightly soaking the pavement with its moisture.
"Wait! Don't go!"
I didn't know what else to say, so I quickly held his shoulder and turned him around before he could go any further. Embracing him tenderly, I could feel all my fears consuming me, my heart pounding faster and faster by the second. I don't want to let him go, but it's his choice. I can't make him change if he doesn't want to. Shaking uncontrollably, I felt his slim arms push me away. Peering up at his face, I could see it stained with tears illuminated by the night sky. Smiling regretfully, he left without another word.
Although I wanted so desperately to go after him, I couldn't. I just sank to my knees, hitting the hard pavement, arm still outstretched.
There was no more I could do.
a/n: This was something I did fill in time, because I was procrastinating once again. If anybody wants to help me with my assignment, then answer the question in the Status section of my user page. Reviews, flames, etc welcome (although I don't know how you could flame when I didn't name the characters in this fic).