Salty Tears and Rosy Cheeks
742 Words
Lucy;
Ughhh morning already!? Having trouble adjusting to the light pouring through my bedroom window, I slowly rubbed at my bleary eyes, trying to adjust to the light. Claudia's wedding went well into the early hours of the morning. I should of left earlier, I knew I wouldn't be feeling the best today. Realisation swept over me as tears threatened to spill. She was leaving today. I slowly I propped myself up in my bed and glanced at the clock. 7am, time to sort my self out and send Claudia off on her new adventure. I splashed water over my face and threw my hair up. I had 20 minutes until she left, I burst through the front door, yelling my farewells behind me at my parents.
I puffed as I reached Claudia's house. Her father and Josh were loading suit cases into the trunk. I pounced foward, catching Claudia in a constricting embrace.
" Hey you made it sleepy head" Claudia smiled, tears brimming around the edges of her eyes. I nodded, my voice stuck in my throat. Her glistening blue eyes searched my face before she buried her head in the crook of my neck " I am going to miss you so, so much" she sobbed.
I ran my finger through her silky hair, words escaped me. This was my childhood, my friend since I could remember. Sure, I had other friends, I just didn't like them as much.
I waved as the car pulled from the curb. Claudia's face appeared in the back window, waving frantically. I smiled reassuringly, deep down I was feeling broken. With a puff of smoke the car disappeared around the corner. My heart broke knowing it would be many months before we could reunite, knowing our lives were taking dramatically different paths.
I leaned against the old oak tree staring into the river as it rippled and danced. My thoughts ran wild, tears were staining my cheeks. I was feeling so many different emotions. Would our relationship ever be the same. For sure Claudia would have children and I would obviously marry and follow the work of my father, devoting my life to the church. Would she find new friends, would I find someone new to confide in?
A rustle broke me from my trance. I glanced to my right to see Luc, wading through the shallows with a makeshift fishing pole in hand. I wiped my tears with the back of my hand and studied the handsome young man.
He was tall, like really tall, with beautiful bronze skin and short black hair, His jawline carried a short stubble. He looked athletic, his muscles perfectly moved as he cast the pole backwards and forwards. I blushed a little, how desperate could I be? I was sure all these feelings were because I just lost Claudia, because Claudia had already found her fairy tail and I have been left behind.
I slowly stood, straightening my skirt. Silently, I tried to retreat. I would look an absolute mess!
" Hey" His deep voice sounded. I obviously wasn't as quiet as I thought. I smiled in his direction, giving a slight wave then turning to leave.
I took a deep breath and started to move foward, his strong hand rested on my small shoulder. " Hey Lucy." His smile dropped as he studied my blotchy, tear stained face. Uncomfortably, his eyes turned to concern. " Are you ok?" His voice full of care. I smiled " Yea, nothing to worry about. Being a silly sook over nothing." I brushed it off. I was not big on attention. His callused thumb wiped a stray tear from my cheek " it doesn't look like it's nothing to worry about. Your feeling matter Lucy. Never let them go by the wayside." His voice was so soft. His words rang through my ears. Really, could I ask people to spend extra time on my trivial problems?
" Thank you Luc, I am just feeling down. Claudia left today and....... I, I am just feeling a little lost. Nothing time won't heal." I threw my best church smile at him.
His eyes softened further, " I truly do hope you are fine. You are far to beautiful to be crying."
I blushed hard, " Thank you." I faked confidence. " I should be going, I am running so late for school."
He waved me off as I ran towards the school yard. I was going to be in so much trouble!
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