Hey everyone! This story is kind of a spin off of my previous story "Heart Exchange." If you haven't read it, please do. I hope you enjoy! 

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My life changed that day, that horrible day when my best friend betrayed me. It started out like any other day. I woke up, ate breakfast, and relaxed as I watched television. That's when he messaged me to come over and hang out. Of course I accepted the invitation. He was my best friend.

When I got there, everything seemed normal. It was just him and me as usual. We started watching one of our favorite shows and relaxed, but then the entire mood changed when he asked, "Have you ever thought about it?"

     "Thought about what?" I replied.

     "Us dating again."

     I was in shock at the question and didn't know how to reply. It'd been almost a year since he'd cheated on me. Also, I had you, but he didn't know. I didn't know if I should tell him or just shrug off the question.

     I didn't want him to ask again, so I told him about you. It was difficult not just for me, but for him as well. I could tell by his downcast eyes and limited responses that he was disappointed and maybe hurt. He seemed to get closer before retreating to his former position as if he didn't want to believe it. He wanted to be close, but he couldn’t be.

     After awhile, we started laughing and watching our show again. Then we started having a silly argument and pushing each others' shoulders as always. He started tickling me, and I ended up on my back. He stopped, and I looked up at him; but I wasn’t looking into my best friend's eyes anymore. I was looking into the eyes of a desperate demon that I had never encountered before.

     I wanted to run, but he was on top of me; his weight limiting my breathing. His eyes were piercing through me, forcing my body into shock. He proceeded to do disgusting, unconsented, and unspeakable things to me. In that moment, he ruined me and my world. He betrayed the trust we had, and I didn't know what to do.

     I tried to put it behind me like it didn't happen. It was a dark secret that I kept from my parents, the police, and even you; but one night I cracked. The weight of the emotion from what happened was crushing me. I was so afraid, but I proceeded to tell you what happened.

     I felt disgusting, betrayed, scared, and alone. I was afraid you would leave. I was afraid it would be too much, but you didn't leave. You made those feelings melt away. My heart hurt, but you helped it warm and heal. Your love shined light upon the dark world I had fallen into.

     You are my love and my world. Without you, none of that would exist. Our love is endless, strong, and pure. It's a healer and a motivator. Even when hard times erupt, that love persists and conquers. We rise. It showed me that no matter what happens, I am strong. I can get through it, and demons can be defeated.

     We previously exchanged hearts, beaten and battered hearts that had run away and came back. Our endless love was created, and now it continues on. My heart is smiling in your hands and yours in mine. The longer you hold it, the more it heals. You are my saving grace.

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