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Chapter 3
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Serena woke up a bit late that day. She wasn't feeling well at all. She feels so weak and... empty. She tried to get up but her muscles wouldn't move at all. She just stared at the ceiling, different thoughts running through her head. She thought of Rei, of everything they've been through for the last four years they were together. Was it really that easy for Rei to just give it up?
That thought brought pain on Serena's chest. It hurts to just even breathe. Her eyes turn cloudy as tears start to form. She let a tear drop from her eyes followed by another one. She can't help it. She feels so worthless. She looked at herself as if she's just a trash. No value at all. What a piece of junk.
'Rei...'
It was different when Rei came to her life. Things became so lively. Her views had changed. She gained more confidence and her perception on herself improved. Rei was a very independent individual and has a strong personality. It could be seen just by looking at her. And it was what had attracted Serena to come up and talk to her. It has been four years since that day. The day that her life changed for the better and what she thought would always be for the rest of her life.
But now, everything seems to be falling apart. All that she had believed was all lies. Fake. Not worthy enough to be valued. But that's life. That's her life. People were looking down at her...stepping at her. She walked on the streets with her head low. She felt ashamed just being herself.
'Just let them thing what they want to think. What matters is you're being true to yourself.'
Those were the words of Rei. Back then, it seemed so true...so sincere. Maybe it really was. But not anymore...not this time.
Serena took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and remembered all of her memories with Rei. The things they did when they were still in high school. It brought a smile to her face. How she wish she could just go back in time and stay where they were still happy...the time when Rei was contented just having her.
Serena was starting to fall asleep when a knock on the door disturbed her. She heard a voice calling her name. It sounded so familiar and her heart warmed up just hearing it. She didn't get up and open the door. She just enjoyed the voice that was continuously calling on to her. Suddenly, she heard the door crack open and felt someone came in. She recognized that scent. How can she ever forget? It made her smile deep inside.
Serena felt someone came up to her bed and lied down beside her. A hand reached out for her waist and tugged her closer. Still, she didn't move. She pretended to be asleep. But her intruder knew her better than that.
"Morning sleepy head."
She heard that voice again and her heart jumped with so much joy. It felt a lot different when it was closer to her.
"I know you're awake."
She felt a kiss on her cheek.
"Did I make you mad last night?"
And another one. Wow. She was beginning to like this game.
"I'm sorry ok? You know how I can be so insensitive sometimes."
Serena kept still. She felt another kiss on her cheeks. She couldn't help but smile with the sweet gestures her best friend was showing her. How long had it been since she was this close to her? She opened her eyes and was taken aback when her baby blue eyes met dark purple ones. She was at awe.
Rei had always enjoyed staring at Serena's eyes. It looked so innocent and so...transparent. People can see right through her. She looked deeper. After four years of being close to Serena, she could almost swear that the eyes she's looking at now was darker and somewhat...dull but still, the tenderness and innocence was there.
"What are you doing here Rei? It's still early."
"Just paying my best friend a visit."
"I'm not sick." Serena answered though deep inside, she was. She was sick of being her.
"You don't have to be, silly." Rei said with a chuckle.
Serena heaved a sigh. She wanted to believe what Rei had said. She really does. But she just couldn't. She looked deeply at Rei's eyes, looking for the sincerity that she always saw in her. And it was there. She was just not sure if it was true or not.
'Maybe Rei had a change of heart?' Serena thought and hoped.
"Come on. Get up. It's time for that ice cream I promised you."
Serena brightened up and was out of bed in a few seconds. She could hear Rei's laughter as she entered the bathroom. It sounded so real.
'Maybe Rei did realize my worth. If she didn't, she wouldn't be here with me now.'
Serena smiled at herself as she looked at herself in the mirror with a renewed hope and confidence.
Rei watched Serena's retreating form. She couldn't help but laugh with her best friend's antics. She'll miss that. She looked at Serena's drawer and saw a picture of them, with her arms around Serena's waist. They looked so happy and...contented.
'Yeah...I'm definitely going to miss her.' Rei thought as she put down the picture frame.
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End of Chapter 3
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A.N. Boring chapter…yeah I know...I'm really sorry about that. I've ran out of excuses. X_X But hey! At least it was an update. =P