The light in my miserable life.

Renewed encounters

After meeting Perla for the first time, Anton couldn't shake the feeling of warmth that lingered within him. It had been a long time since he had engaged in a conversation that felt so normal, so genuine. Perla's presence had been like a breath of fresh air, that made all the stress fall off from the heaviness that weighed on his shoulders.

As he reflected on their interaction, Anton couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude wash over him. In the midst of his own struggles and the chaos surrounding his father's suicide, Perla had offered him a brief moment of solace. Her kindness and sincerity had momentarily lifted the burden from his heart, allowing him to forget about his troubles and simply enjoy the present moment.

Anton found himself replaying their conversation in his mind, replaying the sound of Perla's laughter and the sparkle in her eyes. He admired her resilience, her ability to navigate through life with grace despite the challenges she faced. In Perla, he had found a kindred spirit, someone who understood the complexities of human emotions and embraced them with open arms. He wants to become like her.

As he drifted off to sleep that night, Anton couldn't help but smile at the memory of his encounter with Perla. He held onto the promise of tomorrow, knowing that as long as Perla was by his side, he would never truly be alone.
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Next day:
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Anton's Perspective

The next day dawned with a sense of anticipation lingering in Anas's heart. As he made his way to school, his thoughts drifted back and he found himself eagerly looking forward to seeing her again.

The weight of his father's suicide was still heavy on his heart, that's when he remembered Perlas Words when she talked about her favorite movie, Fight club.
"Stop trying to control everything and let go!"

First Anton didn't understand the Quote, but now everything makes sense.

"she's right. I shouldn't be here crying and rethinking about Things all the time, yes they hurt me, but also keep me from doing new things. Instead, i have to let go and move on since 8 can't go back in time. I have to look forward and try making the best out of everything, even if it doesn't fit my expectations, it's for the better. "

As he entered the school courtyard, Anton's eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a glimpse of Perla's familiar figure. His heart skipped a beat when he thought he finally spotted her. It ended up being someone else.

The Bell rang and Anton couldn't search for her, but had to attend class.

Perla:
As Perla sat in class, the morning sun cast a hue over the schoolyard, as she watched the birds outside fly.
With each passing moment, Perla's anticipation grew, her heart racing at the prospect of sharing another moment with Anton. Despite the shadow of Enikö's jealousy looming over her, Perla clung to the hope that their budding friendship would offer her a glimmer of light in the darkness. She's never felt this excited, since this is her first time feeling as if someone really cared for her.

One afternoon, as the school bell rang, signaling the end of classes, Anton found himself drawn to the familiar spot  where he had first met Perla. His heart raced with nervous excitement at the thought of seeing her again, eager to pick up where they had left off.

As he approached the courtyard, Anton spotted Perla sitting alone on the bench, her eyes fixed on the pages of a book. The sight of her brought a rush of warmth to his chest, and he couldn't help but smile as he approached her.

-Hey, Perla.-Anton greeted her, his voice infused with a hint of nervousness.

Perla looked up from her book, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Anton.
-Hey, Anton! -she replied, her voice soft and welcoming.

together, enjoying each others warming presence, they sat together, sharing stories and laughters.

But unbeknownst to them, Enikö had been watching from afar, her jealousy festering like a wound that refused to heal. As she observed Anton and Perla's interaction, a plan began to form in her mind, a plan to sabotage the fragile bond that had formed between them.

-I cant let him take her away from me.

The following day, as Anton and Perla sat together in the school cafeteria, Enikö approached their table with a forced smile plastered across her face. Her eyes flickered with malice as she greeted them, her voice dripping with false sweetness.

-Hey, Perla! Hey, Anton! -Enikö chimed, her voice ringing with insincerity.
-Mind if I join you guys?

Perla's heart sank and ached at the sight of Enikö, a sense of unease settling over her like a dark cloud. She exchanged a wary glance with Anton, silently pleading for him to see through Enikö's facade. Perla hesitated to even say a word.

Unknown of what has happened, Anton invited her cheerfully, but with a small hint of nervousness and hesitation, as he watched Perlas worried face.
-Of course, Enikö. Have a seat. -Anton replied, his voice betraying a hint of hesitation.

As Enikö settled into the seat across from them, a tense silence descended over the table, each moment fraught with unspoken tension. Perla could feel Enikö's eyes boring into her, a silent reminder of the threat that lurked beneath her friend's facade.

But despite the undercurrent of unease, Perla and Anton tried to maintain a sense of normalcy, engaging in polite conversation as if nothing was going on. However, Enikö's presence cast a shadow over their interaction, making the conversations short and weird, by saying suspicious things.

Perla couldn't shake the feeling, of having having a dread over her like a suffocating blanket, she knew that this friendship would get teared apart. She couldn't think of a solution to save it.

Little did Perla know, Enikö's plan was already in motion, a dark cloud looming on the horizon, ready to unleash its fury upon them all.

The days that followed were filled with uncertainty  as Enikö's jealousy reached new heights, threatening to consume them all in its wake. Perla and Anton's friendship hung in the balance, teetering on the edge of oblivion as they faced the greatest challenge of their lives.

But even with the chaos and uncertainty, Perla clung to a glimmer of hope, a belief that their friendship was worth fighting for.

Little did she know, the greatest battle was yet to come, a test of loyalty and friendship that would push them to their limits and beyond.