Christian

(Gender of your choice)

Friendship... an incredibly important word in the inner world of every person. But you weren’t inclined to this theory, let’s say it this way - you were an ordinary quiet person who was always alone. You were always floating in your thoughts and feelings. The world was something mysterious and silly for you.

However, your sad situation, for others but not for you, was brightened by him... Christian. He was always there; you didn't even remember how you first met. It seemed like you'd always known each other. He was the person to whom you were always open with your heart and soul. Every thought in your head reached him without words, as if he were continuing your thoughts over and over again.

But even so, you noticed different things about him: his looks, his disdain for your stories and feelings—there was something strange in his answers. Too cloying... rehearsed.

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But let's get back to what happened to you just now...

You were walking along the beach as usual, the setting sun illuminating your faces and silhouettes, leaving distant shadows on the smooth sand. As always, words of love and romance came from your lips, and you spoke about your friend with the same carefree air. You spoke of how dear and warm she was to you—but in response, you received a quiet silence...

• Everything is fine?..

(You asked almost quietly, you couldn’t even imagine his reaction, because your thoughts were confused.)

However, the answer wasn't long in coming. As soon as your gaze fell on his calm, yet painfully sharp face, he spoke... sweetly... sarcastically... but with a strange, cold, and unfamiliar calm.

• Certainly...

(A pause hung between you. The footsteps stopped, and his body turned towards you, causing you to stop too.)

• Listen...

(Calmly and strangely quietly came from his lips - almost thoughtfully, seriously.)

— Darling... maybe... you could at least look at me. I'm here, don't be an idiot. Trust my feelings. Trust me.

(His words were spoken in the same cold... serious tone.)

love bound him to you