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Lift your face to the rain

Who wondered i would be this lucky

By Mak Published 3 years ago 3 min read
Lift your face to the rain
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In a small town where rain was a regular visitor, there lived a boy named Ethan. He was a kind-hearted and imaginative young lad who found joy in the simplest things, like the sound of raindrops against his window and the smell of wet earth. It was on a particularly rainy day when something extraordinary happened to him.

It was a gloomy afternoon, and Ethan found himself feeling a bit lonely. His friends were all busy, and he yearned for some company. So, he decided to venture outside, embracing the rain and hoping for a serendipitous encounter.

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With his trusty umbrella in hand, Ethan wandered the rain-soaked streets, lost in his own musings. As he turned a corner, he caught sight of a colorful scarf caught on a lamppost, fluttering in the wind. It seemed to be beckoning him closer.

Intrigued, Ethan approached the lamppost and carefully untangled the scarf. Its vibrant hues instantly caught his attention, and he couldn't help but notice how soft it felt against his skin. He knew that this scarf belonged to someone special.

Determined to find its owner, Ethan decided to play detective. He walked further, searching for any clues that might lead him to the scarf's rightful owner. Suddenly, amidst the falling rain, he spotted a girl sitting on a bench, looking a little forlorn. She seemed to be the perfect person to ask about the missing scarf.

As Ethan approached, he noticed the girl's melancholic eyes and downcast expression. He mustered up his courage and struck up a conversation. Opening his umbrella, he offered her shelter from the rain, and with a warm smile, he asked her if she had misplaced a scarf.

Surprised and grateful, the girl introduced herself as Lily. With a glimmer of hope in her eyes, she confirmed that the scarf was, indeed, hers. It had belonged to her late grandmother and held great sentimental value.

Ethan eagerly returned the scarf, and as their conversation continued, they discovered they shared more in common than just a lost accessory. Both loved rainy days, finding beauty in the midst of a seemingly gray world. They shared stories of their favorite books, music, and dreams.

Hours flew by as the rain poured harder, yet Ethan and Lily were completely absorbed, feeling as if they had known each other for ages. The rain had brought them together in an unexpectedly enchanting way.

As sunset drew near, the rain began to subside. Ethan offered to walk Lily home, and she gladly accepted. Along the way, they laughed, talked, and shared their hopes and fears. It was in that walk that something magical bloomed—a connection that surpassed mere friendship.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Ethan and Lily continued to explore the wonders of life, side by side. They danced under umbrellas, chased rainbows, and built memories as sturdy as the bridges that connected their town.

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Through their shared love for the rain, Ethan and Lily discovered that every drop held a piece of magic. Whilst others found gloom in the gray clouds, they found solace and beauty, and ultimately, each other.

And so, it was on that fateful rainy day that a boy found his greatest joy—an unexpected love, carefully tucked within the folds of an abandoned scarf. Their love grew and flourished like the flowers that rose after every rainy spell, reminding everyone that the most extraordinary things often happen in the simplest moments.well that was the story of two lovers who fell in love with the moments and in the moments well who knows your love would be searching for you

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