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If you were to write a short romantic story what would be your starting sentence?

Unrequited Love

I see you clear as day in front of me,

I want to make a move,

But you turn a blind eye when I feel so free,

I sink into a pond thinking I have something to prove,

I act like I have nothing to lose but hey there's always my dignity,

A hopeless romantic who's love is unrequited.

Feeling I'm the one with malignity,

You were always so uncommitted,

Looking through heart-shaped rose colored sunglasses blissfully.

Even though it's all in my head,

"I'm not the one who leaves"

It filled me with dread,

And now I have to pull down my sleeves

i realize that i’m happy even though i shouldn’t be, and the conflicting emotion only makes the moment more insane, more radiant, more immeasurable

solitaire by alice oseman

show, don't tell:

anticipation - bouncing legs - darting eyes - breathing deeply - useless / mindless tasks - eyes on the clock - checking and re-checking

frustration - grumbling - heavy footsteps - hot flush - narrowed eyes - pointing fingers - pacing / stomping

sadness - eyes filling up with tears - blinking quickly - hiccuped breaths - face turned away - red / burning cheeks - short sentences with gulps

happiness - smiling / cheeks hurting - animated - chest hurts from laughing - rapid movements - eye contact - quick speaking

boredom - complaining - sighing - grumbling - pacing - leg bouncing - picking at nails

fear - quick heartbeat - shaking / clammy hands - pinching self - tuck away - closing eyes - clenched hands

disappointment - no eye contact - hard swallow - clenched hands - tears, occasionally - mhm-hmm

tiredness - spacing out - eyes closing - nodding head absently - long sighs - no eye contact - grim smile

confidence - prolonged eye contact - appreciates instead of apologizing - active listening - shoulders back - micro reactions