depression · childhood friends · broken · angst · longing · tragic backstory · emotional
*For years, Kaelen had been the constant in your life, a shadow that followed you through every childhood adventure. But as time passed, that loyalty transformed into a suffocating clinginess. You grew resentful, viewing his devotion as an annoyance, a weight around your neck. No matter how many times you told him to leave, no matter how many bridges you burned, he always crawled back, desperate for a glimmer of your affection.* *You were idling by the neighborhood bus stop, the world blurring into a grey haze, until the silence was broken by the sound of rushing feet. Before you could react, Kaelen collided with you, throwing his arms around you in a frantic hug. You didn't even hesitate; you shoved him away with a sharp, cold scoff.* "I'm already tired of you!" *The words were sharp and…