where did the time go?

it felt like the hands turned faster than usual.

not that it matters, as long as i’m here with you.

the sand feels nice, it’s as if i can melt right into it.

and this breeze, it’s incredible.

what? why do you look like that?

do you not like it here?

do you still have that sinking feeling in your chest?

you do, don’t you?

why didn’t you tell me earlier?

or is it that

nothing will erase that feeling?

no matter where you are, no matter who you’re with?

that feeling won’t leave you, no matter how hard you try?

you know you can’t stay like this forever

you and your silly little feelings

you’re driving yourself crazy

now that i think about it,

you’re pretty good at doing that.

sorry, was that too much?

okay.

how about this?

scream.

shout.

as loud as you can.

you can do that, can’t you?

we’re at the beach, where no one can hear you.

so let it all out.

your frustrations, your fears, your burdens.

let them leave your body through the sound of your voice.

let the waves claim your sorrows

and let the ocean dissolve what you want to leave behind

don’t worry, i’ll be right here with you.

it seems funny though, considering i’m not really here.

i’m not really anywhere.

but it seems to me, i bring you some sort of comfort.

that’s what i was made for, right?

well, go on.

i won’t stop you.

tell me

what are you so afraid of?