I sat under my usual tree, bawling. The park was my escape. I didn't have to please anyone, and it was a known rule never to just walk up to someone.

Nobody knew I came here. Except for Layla, of course. I'm glad I have somebody who gets me the way he did.

I definitely look different than I did. I dress different, for one. I nearly changed my whole closet besides his old hoodies. His mom thought I should have something to remember him by.

I used to think music was a waste of time. People should be out living, not cooped up! But now, it's my escape. Music understands me. We have a bond, almost as powerful as mine and his.

Not only do I look a lot older, but my eyes have changed color, too. What used to be a dark brown now became a icy blue. Of course, nobody sees them. Even if they look at me, I always look down. I don't want to trust anyone. If I trust them, I can hurt them.

Soon my cheeks were covered in tears that I couldn't stop. They dripped onto the grass, which was starting to turn greener with each visit.

I was studying it, when someone put their hand on my shoulder, nearly making me jump out of my skin. I slowly looked up to see a male, about seventeen, my age.

"Sorry miss. Are you alright?" he asked, sounding like his voice... I shook my head.

"I just need a little time alone, please."

He sat down next to me. "Will you smile for me?" He asks, smiling himself.

This was killing me. He reminds me so much of him. What can I do? Not much. So I smiled, though it seemed nearly impossible.

"Keep that smile. It's gorgeous."

I found it was harder to not smile, now. He reached his arm around me, giving a hug before walking off.

I watched him walk away, then looked down again, nearly frowning before seeing a piece of paper.

I picked it up, seeing a number. Where is that smile? Text me sometime :) -L

 Maybe, I thought, putting it in my pocket and starting my walk home, smiling- a real smile- for the first time in forever.

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