Why did I do that?

Something was different about him.

She noticed the way he approached her, the way he talked, the way he looked in her eyes.

Such a gentle approach... 

Standing in the middle of the corridor starting a conversation, she payed attention to him.

This was the first time she actually saw him shining. 

His brown eyes were bright and crystal. Unlike other times, there was nothing dark about him. For the first time since the day she met him, she saw the light in him.

Something changed, and it was beautiful. 

He turned away to talk to other people. 

She, however, kept on wishing in her head (as if he could hear her): 'Please keep around whatever is making you shine. It really suits you'.

He walked passed her for the last time before leaving the room.

In a matter of seconds, and without her expecting it, he touched her shoulder in a friendly gesture. 

Without realizing it, she reached out for his hand... 

He kept on walking ..

'Why did I do that?' - she kept on asking herself in shock.

'Why did I do that?'

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