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From Across the Room
Do you ever think something is too beautiful to touch?
You just think you’ll ruin it.
It won’t ever be the same.
Can this be true about a person?
A person who looks so perfect as is, you’re afraid to approach that person, talk to that person, even smile at that person.
Imagine a boy.
He has black hair that falls over his eyes.
And you think, that’s a shame.
He has beautiful eyes.
The deepest blue eyes you could find, with rings of green. So unique. So amazing.
He loves reading, loves poetry, painting.
He loves being alone.
He’s such an odd boy.
His style…you can tell he doesn’t care what other people think.
And you love the way he dresses.
He loves writing.
And you only know this because you glance at him everyday as you sit down for lunch, next to your friends. Next to your enemies.
He always sits alone.
But you can’t walk up to him.
No matter how hard you try, how much you want to, you can’t force yourself to do it.
What if you walk over, talk to him, as no one else does, and he changes.
He changes all his perfection.
All his mystery.
And when you pass him in the halls, you want to shout out to him.
What is his name?
Does he talk at all?
What is he reading?
What is he writing?
And a guy like that deserves a better introduction.
Something more creative than to just walk up.
Pretend you have no creativity.
You can’t even think about the possibility of talking to him.
So that’s plans done.
And…
You can’t help but wonder, does he ever notice you?
You don’t think so.
But picture yourself in a study hall. You’re seated alone.
Out of nowhere, you see him walking gracefully toward your table.
For a second, he just stares at you.
He sits in the next seat over, opens his spiral bound notebook, then turns to you.
And he says the simple word you’ve wanted to say to him for so long…
“Hello.”
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I like how you put all of the real emotions in it. How someone would really feel if they were to talk to someone they have wanted to talk to for so long.
What I didn't like is how he turned out to be a jerk. ): I'm sorry to hear that. (Got it from the comments.) Better luck next time, eh? :)
Thank you! (:
Actually, I'm getting a bit frustrated with the whole 'his looks are too cliche'. THIS IS WHAT AN ACTUAL GUY THAT I LIKE FROM AFAR LOOKS LIKE!
Phew. I just needed to say that! Anyway, thanks again, & thank you for not saying his looks were a complete failure! (:
I liked...
- the storyline and concept
- the ending
- the thoughts of the girl and how you depicted her ideas about him
I didn't like...
- the cliches looks of the guy. It's like every story now a'days had the exact same male character! Those looks are very nice, but just too many other stories use them...
Random stuff...
Maybe have another part of this where you include the dude's thoughts? Just a random idea...
Overview- Liked most everything about this story! The only part I had any quams about was the boys's physical appearance, because it seems like all fictional males guys have that same look. Anyway, great job, 4 stars.
