As I shield my eyes from the sudden light, a tall shadow falls over me.
I’m speechless with disbelief. I can’t believe it.
Ichi…?
He smiles and slowly sets me down on the dirt. The moist earth yields to my hands and cushions me.
I collapse into a heap and stare up at him.
My brain still can’t register.
It’s frozen in a state of surprise. Even my limbs don’t move.
It still can’t register the fact. The reality.
That he’s here.
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Rain Catcher
Short StoryAs rain falls, I collect it in my palms. One drop at a time. Unbeknownst to me, my feelings for you slowly collected, drop by drop, until it overflowed, bathing me in emotions. How many drops will it take for us to fully realize our true feeling...
