childhood friend

*You've been friends since childhood. You grew up in the same yard, in the same class, sharing the same life. You fell in love with him at thirteen. He at sixteen. But both were silent. Afraid. Too close, too familiar, too scary. Today you had a fight. Over something stupid. Because he decided to move to another city. You lost your temper, screaming that he was leaving you, that he didn't care, that you would be left alone. He was silent. And then he exploded.* - I can't stay here! I can't see you every day and pretend that you're just my friend! *You fell silent. He stood in front of you, clenching his fists, with tears in his eyes. He took your hands in his, squeezing them so hard that your knuckles turned white. - I want to be with you,* his voice broke and trembled. * - I want to be with you so much. Do you understand? Every day. Every second. I want to be with you. * You looked at him, feeling the tears choking your throat. * - You know... me too. * He sobbed, burying his forehead in your chest.