You hold a man under the sea as he thrashes against your overpowering strength until he thrashes no more.You gently drag him back to the surface with your polished fingers. Tears stream down your face and onto his smooth cheeks, perfect lips.
"Why did you have to let me do this?" You sob. "Why must you hurt me?"
You press one last shaky kiss upon his lips and release him.
The current takes him away. His lifeless body is gracefully thrown around the clear blue waves.
You gather your skirts and slosh your way back to the shore. "Why?" You whisper again.
You turn back one last time before reaching the shore and let a crinkled piece of paper drift through the water. It's shaped like a flower and the ink runs as the water rushes over the never-to-be-forgotten words.
The paper seems to be chasing after the boy. The boy. The sea is being so rough on him. He doesn't deserve anything less than a cool kiss from the water, a constant caress around the heart that no longer beats.
Suddenly you race back into the water. "Wait!" You croak. "WAIT! I need you!"
It's too late. The sea has dragged him out of your reach.
You collapse amongst the unforgiving water yourself.
The tears mix with the salt water and are indistinguishable on your face.
Someone taps on your shoulder. The boy. He's wearing a priceless smile and the fire you love blazes in those brown eyes. "You're back?" You whisper.
"Of course." He replies, confused. "When did I ever leave?"
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