almost-regrets START// one.four.one::23:50 I love you... Turn away from the window and forget. "The boat is leaving in ten minutes." What are you doing here? "I'm your best friend, and I can't watch you make possibly the biggest mistake of you life." I don't have regrets, remember? "You will if you let him leave." Pick yourself off the ground. Stare at him for a long moment and ask Why are you so good to me? before grabbing your coat and running out the door. Move. The shipyard. His tall body standing against the sun. Two months since the last kiss, two months since the last touch. Two months since I said goodbye and didn't mean it. Run. Ignore the tears, ignore the fond farewells. We won't say goodbye today. Throw your arms around him and cry. 'What are you doing here?' I can't let you go. 'I thought-' I lied. I want the happy ending. 'You'll find it. I'm sure of it.' No... you don't understand. I want the happy ending with you His face, sculpted against the wind, holding an expression without emotion. What are you thinking? Will you take me back? 'What changed your mind?' I've always wanted you. Let go of those dreams and show it to him. It takes courage, but he deserves it. I didn't know how to find the courage until I almost... until I lost you. Kiss. His hands over your face, his lips over yours. You almost lost tonight. 'I can't believe you came.' How could I not? I would regret it, forever. 'You don't have regrets.' Smile. Hold his face and really, truly, honestly smile. I don't. Not anymore. END// one.four.one::23:50 << [heart] >> scribble me your heart