Day 6: Favorite Trope

Write a love story based on your favorite romantic trope.

Wordcount: 500 words

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"I hate you! Never ever dare to come in front of me again!" were the final words that kept ringing in his ears, whenever he saw that picture of him with his best friend.

He missed her bright smile and the joy that she always carried, no matter how hard the situation was. It killed him when he realized that he was the one to break her heart into million pieces. He still felt guilty about his behavior that day. He should've trusted her when none did. After all these years of knowing her, he should've stood by her and protected her. The drops of tears that cascaded down her cheeks, when she looked at the disbelief in his eyes, broke him to the core. She had stormed off from the place in utter humiliation. After that, he never heard from her. He tried calling her several times, but the call was left unattended, always. Even the numerous texts he had dropped were left unseen. Years had passed and he was no longer the scared kid. There was never a day that went by, without him thinking about her.

"Still thinking of her, Danny?" questioned Robert.

A single nod was enough for Robert to understand his regret and sadness. He hadn't known Danny for long but he understood him like her, Danny's bestie. He never probed Danny to share his secret until the day he found Danny on the verge of losing his mind. It was then Danny had narrated the whole incident.

Nur had been his bestie from his yesteryears. They knew of each other's darkest secrets too. In happiness and sadness, they were always inseparable that many in their college envied. Many guys had the hots for Nur but they couldn't near her as Danny was a protective shield. One day, when Nur returned from her hometown, she was shattered to see her inappropriate pictures and videos shared on all social media. It was clearly morphed but she couldn't prove that. Amidst all this humiliation and bullying, she still stood strong as she trusted Danny's support.

Alas! That didn't last long. When Danny met Nur, he was not his usual self. He was uncomfortable and fumbling for words while talking.

"Don't you trust me, Dan? Do you think the person in those pictures and videos is me?" Nur had asked.

Though he was doubtful, Danny wasn't brave enough to accept the truth. Nur's eyes brimmed with tears as she looked at the disbelief in his eyes.

"Do I have to strip naked to prove to you, Dan? Of all people, I trusted you. I knew you'd stand by me. I hate you! Never ever dare to come in front of me again!" Nur stormed off, tears cascading down her cheeks.

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Holding the picture in his hands, Danny thought, 'I hope you forgive me someday, Nu.'

Miles afar, holding the same picture, she thought, 'I wish you'd known how much I loved you. Only if you'd trusted me...'

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Word Count: 500 words