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a glimpse of hope

brightened eyes . twinkling toes . messy dark brown locks . a doctor coat . clipboard . her twitching finger . tainted with sweat . heavy breathing . pale pink cheeks . chapped lips .

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          the stars in his eyes awakened at the sight of her surprising actions. and my own brightened as a sign of an apology. his eyes weren't on me, but he didn't need me right of this moment. he needed her, and today he was given exactly that.

          although . . . i am no halfwit to the strings of fate. 

          it's crystal clear — you're a fool, indeed.