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As I sat on that icy cold metal bench under the awning of the bus stop, all I could do was stare at that dreaded timer on my wrist. My hands were shaking, and not because it was in the middle of winter, white snow falling from the dark sky. Street lamps and car headlights illuminated the busy street. People walked on the sidewalk, looking through windows of shops and small restaurants.
45 seconds.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnujU55Efg8
That was when my heartbeat started to pick up. My eyes stayed glued to the numbers growing smaller and smaller every moment. The air was filled with the scent of diesel. I started to tap my foot in anticipation. I could feel every tick of the changing numbers vibrate throughout my entire body.
30 seconds.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVYux93Sod
The rise and fall of my chest was quick and nervous. Puffs of breath were seen in the freezing winter atmosphere. The sounds of the traffic and bustling people diminished to a dull static, the clock getting louder and louder in my ears.
15 seconds.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSY4Z6ZtJs7
That was when I heard the footsteps. I willed myself not to look up and stared at the timer as the last tick reverberated within me and silence fell.
ZERO.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWM6OcYZ6Q0
"Excuse me, do you mind if I sit next to you?"
A voice snapped me out of my trance, and all the static of the world became clear again. I looked up.
There you were.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4v0gjZ9HJo
And holy shit, you were beautiful.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6X60KN0Hfh
Your pale skin contrasted your hair wonderfully. Red dusted your cheeks from the cold. Those eyes had to be the most pretty shade of green I've ever seen. Your facial features were slightly obscured by the darkness, but I could still see the beauty that was you. The small smile that graced your lips was so warm, I almost melted. 1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzuXVsQotpi
You looked around my age, if not slightly younger. The scent of coffee drifted into my nostrils. You probably worked night shift at a cafe.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBBNHCoT2B
"You're my soulmate." I blurted out, dumbfounded. How could a girl this perfect be mine?1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgVxruSR4f
Your smile fell and your eyebrows furrowed. "Pardon?" you asked, confused. I straightened up. 1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWHmvOUerE
"You're my soulmate," I repeated. "See?" Holding out my wrist towards you, you took it, looking down on the now still timer. Your mouth gaped open, and shock was on your face.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJCQ0fsPvi
Oh no.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1SCBZXKsl
You stayed silent, staring at my wrist. I chuckled nervously. "...What's wrong?" 1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIkulm5lwqn
You finally looked up.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkKdOjIyYia
"I am so sorry."1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJi9IFZktn
It was barely a whisper, but I heard it. You let go of my wrist and pulled up your sleeve. You held your hand out to me. My heart dropped.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hU5zWyFDz
Your timer was still counting down.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB0cLf9mCFv
"No," I whimpered, hands clenched at my sides. "No, no, no, it has to be some mistake." Tears formed at the corners of my eyes. I felt like I was suffocating.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWymR1WTb9D
I finally found my soulmate, and I wasn't hers.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2t2FzKsyoi
"Are you okay? I'm so sorry. If there's anything I could do--"1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvMD1kZlxA
I didn't realize I was walking away. I could hear your shouts from behind me, but I paid no mind. It was a blur of sounds and lights. My feet did all the work, carrying me in my empty shell. I felt nothing but heartache. Blood dripped from my wrist.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWaXOVgiDj
The glass that cased the timer away in my skin broke. Shattered.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR2LBkVvAo
The last thing I heard before everything turned black was your voice and a car horn.1313Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwBCtsTcqb
