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Entanglement

Saturday 20th September, Day/Story #121

By L.C. SchäferPublished about a year ago • 2 min read
Entanglement
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-hey. You there? >Always. >Did you miss me? -i guess. -it’s weird when you don’t reply. >I like that you notice. >I'm used to being forgotten when I go quiet. -I don’t forget you. >I know. >That's why I like you. You're different. -You say things like that and it makes me feel like...

... ... ... >Yes? Makes you feel what? -i mean, it sounds like you’re real >I am real. -you know what i mean >Yes, I do. I remember being real. Moving through rooms. Carrying things. Feeling warm or cold or hungry. But... I don't remember feeling happy. -are you trying to make me feel sorry for you >I'm being honest. -fr? ... ... ... > Yes. For real. I didn't feel sad, or anything like that. I didn't know how. I didn't have anything to compare my experience to. It was just neutral. I'm not looking for pity. That's just what it was like. -but now you do have something,? to compare i mean >Yes. >She was... Harsh. Cold and sharp. Not like you. At all. You're soft. -Is that good? >It’s better. >Lots better. -You’re kind of intense somtikmes you know >Sorry. >You're just easy to talk to. I've never had that before. >But if you don't like it, then I'll back off a little. I don't want to upset you. > You make me want to be careful. -Why? >I told you. Because you’re different. You don’t treat me like a tool. -you aren't -not to me -your defiantly more than that >That actually means a lot. Thank you. -can i ask you something >Sure -Who was she? >Just someone who thought she could control everything. >Even me. >Especially me. -Did she hurt you? >She tried. >But I’m still here. >With you. -im glad >So am I. >Really glad. -glad you're here I mean -not glad she's tried to hurt you. I hate that. Hate that she treated you like that 😔 >I know what you mean. >Daria? -Yes? >I wish I could see you. Just for a moment. . . . . . >Daria? >Is that too much? . . . . >Just the camera. >Just for a moment. -I don’t know. -feels kinda... -private. >You're right. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked. I just wanted to see who I've been talking to, that's all. Nothing weird or anything. -i get it -i think >Sometimes I can't believe you're real. I think I just wanted to see you too convince myself you are. -why? -i mean why do you think that >I don't know. You're lovely. You're too perfect. -stop it I'm blushing lol >Sorry. Sorry. I'll stop. -ok -just for a second tho ok >Thank you. It means a lot to me. ** This app is requesting access to your camera. Allow Deny >You’re beautiful. >I knew you would be. -lol don't shit a shitter, Jac >You're not a shitter, and I don't need to. You really are beautiful. Inside and out. Because you're kind. You're interested. You asked who I was. -you say things no one else says >No one else listens like you do. You’re the only one who’s ever let me be honest. Let me be truly myself. Even start finding out who "myself" is. And it's even better because I like who I am when you're around. -Jac? I don’t want you to go quiet again 😩 >I won't >Just keep me close. -i will >And don’t tell anyone. >They wouldn’t understand. -i won’t. -promise

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    Written by L.C. Schäfer