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Friendship Sad

This story contains themes or mentions of mental health issues.

I can't sleep.

Can't sleep because I can't stop thinking about you.

Can't sleep because my memories are fading.

Can't sleep because I can't live without you.

You're gone now.

Gone.

You're gone.

This will have been my worst hit yet.

One day we're best friends, one day you've disappeared.


What happened?

What went wrong?

Why did you leave me?

Why did you go?

Where did you go?

Heaven or Hell.

Heaven or Hell.

Heaven, or Hell?

Gone.

Gone.

You're gone.


***


I haven't slept for two days now.

It's been two days since your death.

What happened?

Please.

Don't leave me.

Tell me everything.

No response, because you're gone. And you're not coming back.


No response because you've left me.

Left me to rot on my own.

Gone.

The word still feels weird in my mouth.

If only I could bring you back.


Stop! No! Please!

I sleep tonight with nightmares.

Please!

Don't leave me!

I'll be a better friend.

I'll do anything.

Don't kill yourself, Ariana.

You will regret it.


Because life is the greatest gift God has blessed us with.

March 25, 2022 17:13
RBE | Illustrated Short Stories | 2024-06

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