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Challenge of the Week #55: Write a story of 200 words or more about a stranger. The most masterfully written piece, as voted and determined by the Prose team, will be crowned winner and receive $200. Quality beats quantity, always, but numbers make things easier for our judges, so share, share, share with friends, family, and connections. #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit
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Disappeared.

When we met,

I didn't think I'd end up in love.

Bright spring.

Uplifting.

I started conversation.

I knew you very little.

Complete strangers to each other.

You taught me friendship.

Happiness.

Companionship.

Generosity.

Through every hardship,

You were there.

Doctor's appointments.

Death.

Hospital stay.

Highs and lows.

But always still together.

Always there to talk to.

But then we became real.

Everything amazing.

Months later,

You've stopped talking.

We're still next to each other.

But why?

I never thought this would come.

Are you hiding

Everything inside?

Why can't I find you?

The sparkle in your eyes.

I remember it like it were the beginning.

The sweet talk.

The long phone calls.

The unintentional confessions.

The humorous jokes.

The unknowingly flirtatious comments.

The mutual support.

I need it.

That happy boost.

Please come back.

It's late winter now.

You make time go by fast.

It's a wonder.

Why am I still here if you've given up?

Are you even still interested?

Words.

Words.

Words.

Use them.

To tell me.

If you want this.

This that I've strived for.

For nine months.

Seven of which were heaven.

Times change.

We hug.

But it's not the same as it once was.

It's strange without you.

I'm strange without you. 

Don't be a stranger, 

Stranger.