The night rippled ahead of Ben and Lucy, two people destined for each other but life seems to keep getting in their way.

Ben: “The stars, can’t you see them Lucy? They’re shining extra bright tonight for a reason, and that is because I love you.”

Though Lucy is biting her insides, as a secret is killing her heart.

Lucy: “Ben, there is something that I have to tell you.”

Ben: “What is it?”

Lucy: “I can’t see the stars shining bright. They’re lying to you.”

Ben: “What?”

Lucy: “And so am I.”

Ben: “What do you mean?”

Lucy: “I mean when I said I love you, it was to make you feel better and me as well. But it’s eating me inside that I lied to you about it and I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have lied. I shouldn’t have done. We can still be friends.”

Ben: “You said I love you to make me feel better? Do you want to know why I said I love you? I said it because I do love you.”

Lucy: “We can still be friends.”

Ben: “You think friends can love like a partner does. I can’t get rid of my feelings for you Lucy.”

Lucy: “But I can! I’m sorry Ben, please forgive me.”

Ben: “I don’t think I can forgive you ever. Now can you walk yourself home, because it’s not my duty to do that anymore.”

Lucy: “I’m sorry that the stars lied to you. And I’m sorry that I lied to you too. I really hope one day, you can see where I’m coming from to make someone feel loved when they should. I did it to protect you, and myself. I thought if I told myself over and over that I loved you, it would become the truth rather than lying to myself all the time. Trust me, I wanted to love you Ben.”