sunscreen

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nobody really talks to oneself, his shadow always hears.

she was his shadow and she loved him.

his fascination for his shadow was shortlived.
a year or two maybe. while he was growing up and curious about everything.
however, as he grew, the ordinary things ceased to keep his attention.
he was always in pursuit of novelty.

she, however, existed only for him.

she watched him learn build cars from blocks and castles from sand;
cheered for him when he ran his first race;
loitered with him on the alley as he nervously awaited test results;
rolled with him on grass as he experienced his first kiss.

the days were hers and sunshine her kin ---
but she loved him well into the night,
even when she was no longer seen.