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Smoke and Mirrors

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“It’s only forever, not long at all…” – David Bowie, Underground (Labyrinth)

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title: fooled heart
prompt: F; forever
featuring: Henry
set: during episode 13, "sigh"

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Henry Dunn first decided he was in love with Abby Mills the summer when he was ten years old.

Abby’s mom had made them both ice cream cones, chocolate with extra sprinkles. But Henry’s scoop was too big and it tumbled to the dirt. When Abby sacrificed hers so that he could have a treat, Henry knew he would love her forever.

Later, as Abby whispered her secret wish into his ear, he knew that she would love him forever, too.

But now, dying by her hand, he suddenly understands what he’s always denied:

Forever was never meant to last.