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Striped-Tie — Valentine's Day

Published: 2010-02-13 12:51:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 3259; Favourites: 91; Downloads: 0
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Description "I'm sorry I'm back so soon. I bet you must be getting sick of seeing me so often, huh?"

She spoke as if she were talking to someone standing right beside her, an old friend or comrade. She kept her eyes closed, as if she were trying to keep this illusion up.

"I didn't bring any flowers yesterday, I know, I know. But I had a reason, see? Got better ones today, beats the hell out of some lillies or carnations. The thorns prick like a bitch, so I hope you like them. If not, at least pretend you do, got that?"

She paused, half expecting an answer, deep down knowing that was impossible, but still hoping.

"So. Yeah... Happy Valentine's Day, Steve. ... It's so bloody commercial, bet we would have been laughing at all the damn PDA going around today. Throwing a rock or two, knocking people into fountains."

Once more she stopped, all too aware her voice was beginning to break. She swallowed hard, taking another breath to try and stop herself from shaking.

"I... I really, do wish you were..."

She turned away, fingers clenching tigher atound the roses she held. She bit her bottom lip, choking back a sob before forcing herself to look back to the grave in front of her. "Here. I wish you were here, Steve, you've got no idea... But you just..."

Another deep breath. She could do this. She couldn't do it last year, or the year before. She had to finish talking, she had to do it this year. "You just keep my spot warm for me. I'll see you soon, okay? I know... I promise. I won't break this one, okay? I swear it. Hey, if you put in a good word for me up there, I might bring you some chocolates next time."

She knelt down, pushing the roses up against the tombstone. There was no body occupying the grave, she knew that, but it brought her peace - Even if it was only a little. To think that there could be a small chance he would be listening to her, and know that there was reason to wait for her.

"... I love you."

She rose back to her feet and swiftly left, no longer able to hold back the tears. She thanked the rain for hiding them from anyone she would pass in the cemetary, but knew the rain couldn't hide them from herself.

She never told anyone that knew her now why she hated that day so very, very much.







Damn, this has taken me so long... I still don't like this all that much.

10 minutes until the 14th over here. Happy Valentines Day, guys.


Used these wonderful tutorials for the rain : [link] & [link]

Trees in the background are magnificant Brushes you can find here : [link]

I also used some grass brushes but I downloaded them so long ago I can't remember where they're from... As soon as I find out again, I'll certainly link to them.
Songs listened to (In case you're curious, lol.)
(Oxygen) [link]
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Note to all Clubs this is submitted to: This is not entering of the Valentines contests taking place.
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Comments: 69

ditto9 In reply to ??? [2010-03-01 22:15:26 +0000 UTC]

TOO MANY
BURN IT NOW

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Striped-Tie In reply to ditto9 [2010-03-01 23:41:15 +0000 UTC]

CellDweller's still got like. The best version ever.

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Mlie-Redfield [2010-02-13 20:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Aww, that's so sad ;__; The drawing sure is great ^^

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Striped-Tie In reply to Mlie-Redfield [2010-02-14 00:22:27 +0000 UTC]

I'm such a moment killer haha
Thank you !

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Brokenfangs [2010-02-13 19:31:13 +0000 UTC]

If only there were fountains in my town. Then I would suddenly have something to do on Valentine's Day.

I really love the rain effects! They're superb!

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Striped-Tie In reply to Brokenfangs [2010-02-13 23:45:40 +0000 UTC]

If I had someone to go with I'd totally do it too, I'm not taking the heat on my own, lol.

Thanks The tutorial was wonderful, I actually had a fun time doing it

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Brokenfangs In reply to Striped-Tie [2010-02-14 02:09:37 +0000 UTC]

I suppose it wouldn't work as well with just one person. Less strategic options. XD

I'll have to check it out sometime.

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Striped-Tie In reply to Brokenfangs [2010-02-14 02:57:11 +0000 UTC]

Yeah XD besides if you get caught you need someone to be able to punch the person who's grabbed you XD And share the blame with

Tis good, oh yes.

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Brokenfangs In reply to Striped-Tie [2010-02-14 23:51:16 +0000 UTC]

Very true. XD

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ApocAlypse316 [2010-02-13 18:50:46 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful, I'm usually not a big fan of this kind of stuff but is amazing

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Striped-Tie In reply to ApocAlypse316 [2010-02-14 00:18:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much~!

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Valimai [2010-02-13 18:06:46 +0000 UTC]

Such a stark contrast to the usual Valentine's art you see - I love it! The story made it so much more bittersweet.

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Striped-Tie In reply to Valimai [2010-02-14 00:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, guess I'm one of the types of people that loves killing the moment of Valentines Day
Glad to hear you enjoy it

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acegikmadison [2010-02-13 17:16:03 +0000 UTC]

awww thats sad but beatiful

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Striped-Tie In reply to acegikmadison [2010-02-14 00:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
I'm the last person you go for for a 'Happy Valentines Day' lol.

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Sheenah In reply to ??? [2010-02-13 16:24:13 +0000 UTC]

really nice artwork

kinda sad story, but it fits with how Claire might feel about this whole situation

good job

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Striped-Tie In reply to Sheenah [2010-02-14 00:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

Yeah, I bet anytime on the calender dedicated to 'love' would be hard for her to deal with every year, poor darl.

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Sheenah In reply to Striped-Tie [2010-02-17 13:52:21 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

hmm yeah, poor thing

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