Cherry blossom (love story igg)

That red thread tightens its grip on the phalanx of my index finger. The thread no one talks about, but everyone feels. The thread that connects people, that creates lives.

He tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. He hugged that stuffed shark tightly. His mind couldn't turn off, his thoughts filled with her. Her smile, her hands, her touch. Her hair... those long red strands made him feel relaxed when he stroked her head. He remembers the moments with her. The hug on the stuffed animal tightens. His thoughts go a little further, imagining what it would be like if she were his. His girlfriend. His arms around hers. Kisses. Suddenly, in one of those fictitious thoughts, his mind and body relax, causing him to fall asleep.

After several days, the two of them were walking through a park. That park that held so many memories. The cherry blossom trees embraced them as they walked. At one point, she stops in front of one of those trees, admiring the small pink flowers, completely captivated by them. He follows her gaze, admiring how the wind gently moves the flowers.

"Do you like it?"

He asks, still staring at the tree.

She simply nods.

His attention moves away from the tree, looking at her. After a few seconds, his eyes return to the tree, but his attention remains on her.

"It's just an ordinary tree..."

Her gaze keeps focused on the beautiful pink flowers. She remains silent for a few seconds, then speaks in a soft, yet sweet voice.

"Imagine... being this tree."

He tries not to let out a chuckle.

"What do you mean?"

He answers in a slightly amused tone, but full of affection.

"Imagine... being the only colorful tree in a park. And no one appreciates you for who you really are."

She grabs one of the flowers, staring at it.

"Imagine if no one gave you the attention you always needed."

He, amazed, stays silent for a few seconds.

"I guess... you identify with it, right...?"

He asks.

Theres a moment of silence between them, but it speaks for itself. He continues.

"It's lonely when you're the only one, huh?"

Her gaze moves up, looking at the white cherry blossom tree next to the pink one.

"But it's nice when you find someone different too... "