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"plaintext": "It's April Fool's. The perfect time for a confession. After all, wouldn't I just be able to reverse my words? Twist those feelings, send them back into the vault?"
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"plaintext": "\"Hey,\" I said, walking up to one of my friends, Willow. They were tall, with eyes that looked like caramel. They typically wear a sophisticated look, something along the lines of layered clothing, silver jewellery, and nails painted in colours I can't distinctly remember. But this time, it seemed like they didn't really bother to dress up. After all, it was just a regular day at their house."
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"plaintext": "There was a sudden shudder as I said that very affirmation. Yeah. How could I just... confirm that? There was anticipation, maybe fear, maybe anxiety. It started creeping in, closer and closer to my mind. Endless noise swarming, regrets formulating. I just needed to wait a little longer."
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"plaintext": "\"I'm sorry but... I don't like you... in that way,\" they replied, finally finishing their sentence."
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"plaintext": "\"That's okay... because it's April Fool's!\" I exclaimed, hiding my sadness and anger and confusion and pain and whatever other emotions had been bottling within that response, all with a smile to ensure that they wouldn't worry about anything. To let them believe that everything is okay, to hide it. To keep it calm and safe."
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"plaintext": "\"I think I'll just get some water from the kitchen,\" I said, breaking the silence, \"can't believe I got you fooled there.\""
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