"It's beautiful," I breathed, lifting the necklace from its cushion to examine it more closely. The metal was cool and polished under my fingertips."I was going to give this to you on your graduation day," he said. A soft smile played at his lips, though his eyes held a more intense, serious warmth. "But I never got a chance to be alone with you. Sorry it's a bit late.""But this looks so expensive," I said. My brow furrowed slightly.I needed him to know. I did not care about the cost. I loved the design, yes, but even if it had been a simple trinket or even a fake, anything from him would have meant more to me than the most precious jewel in the world."Anything for you," he replied, taking the necklace from my hands. He turned me gently, and I felt the smooth chain settle against my skin as he fastened the clasp at the nape of my neck.I touched the diamond pendant, watching it catch the last rays of sun and sparkle like a tiny piece of the sky. It felt light and perfect against
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