Smiles Softly Novels & Stories

The form of the signature smile. "Secret."

he softly but dangerously greeted. I hid the trembling of my lips by putting on a small smile, "What are you doing here?" "I told you, I'll get you out of here. And I'm back!" he chuckled like a mad man. What happened to the soft Dave I've known back then. He used to be so gentle, caring... back then, I see his smile as the most beautiful part of him. He always have this beatific smile that will make you want to smile too but right now... I can't even see the genuineness his smile used to have.

he said softly, his fingers brushing mine briefly as I took it. I dabbed at my mouth, narrowing my eyes at him. “Flirt,” I muttered under my breath, the word slipping out before I could stop it. And then he smiled—a real, genuine smile that reached his eyes. It wasn’t the usual smirk or expression of smug amusement. It was something softer, something that made my chest tighten in confusion.

she turned to me, smiling briefly but brightly. Her smile was brief but radiant , the kind that lit up her whole face in an instant. It was soft yet full of warmth, like the sun breaking through after a long rain, leaving behind a glow that lingered even after it faded. By the time dessert came, the tension between Sylvia and me had softened. Not completely gone, but no longer sharp and painful. More like a memory healing slowly. Each time with her had become less sharp and painful. I could smile now without regrets.

He leaned in closer and whispered, “Smile.” She shut her eyes tightly, biting down on her lip. Slowly and painfully, her mouth curved upward into a forced smile. The screaming flowers went silent. She opened her eyes horrified and whispered, “No.” Her father's voice dripped with manipulation. “Yes. Even false smiles hold power. The world doesn’t care if you’re hurting inside; it only wants to see your teeth.” She stumbled backward, clutching her chest while her lips quivered against their will, trying not to frown—the smile felt like it was locked in place.

I forced a smile and replied softly, “I understand, Miss Theila.”

Her smile is contagious. "My pleasure" *************************** Aw.

I whisper. He smiles softly. “It’s just us now,” I whisper.