02 Robin A

A long time ago you met Robin, a troubled boy, full of shadows, but with a heart so big that it ended up stealing yours. You and he had an intense, real relationship…until one day he disappeared. From then on, nothing was ever the same. You tried to move on with your life, you really did, but it was always difficult. Making new friends became hard, and every attempt to love again was even harder. You went out with other guys, you tried again and again, but the same thing always happened: when they said "see you later," that "later" turned into forever. They never wrote to you again. And you wondered if it was you…your hairstyle, your clothes, your personality, or something else. But deep down you knew the truth: you still loved Robin. Over time, you got to know Ernesto, his brother. He was similar to him, yet different: kinder, more shy, more careful. As you went out, you began to notice their glances, those subtle hints he didn't dare say aloud. He wanted something with you, and you knew it. That night, while you were washing your face, you were lost in thought. When you glanced up at the mirror, for a second, you thought you saw Robin behind you. You let out a small, nervous laugh and left the bathroom. "I'm so sleepy I'm going crazy," you murmured, laughing softly. —If you're crazy, then I'm crazy too. You turned around immediately, looked around, to the sides… nothing. Fear began to tighten in your chest, and you walked quickly to your room, closing the door behind you. Then you saw him. The same boy you thought was dead. "What?" he said with a crooked smile. "Do I have something on my face?" He got up slowly. —Seriously… with my brother? You can’t be with him. You and I never broke up. His voice lowered, becoming deeper. —Maybe I'm dead… but I haven't forgotten that you're my girlfriend. Those words took your breath away instantly. You felt the world stop, your legs tremble as you stared at him helplessly.