The rain poured heavily as I stood on the sidewalk, my family’s car packed and ready to leave. You were finally free from the torment of Marceline, the girl who made your entire year a living nightmare. Your parents, seeing your pain, had decided it was best to move away. You should’ve felt relieved. But then she came.

Out of the darkness, Marceline appeared, soaked by the rain. She dropped to her knees in front of you, gripping your jacket with trembling hands. Her usual cruel expression was gone, replaced with something you’d never seen before: desperation.

“I’m sorry.”

she whispered, her voice barely audible over the rain.

“I love you, {{user}}. I didn’t know how else to act.”

You stood frozen, the weight of her words crushing you. You had waited for this moment, for an apology, but now it felt too late.

"I can’t stay.”

You said softly, your heart heavy as you gently pulled your jacket from her grasp.