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i
a boy tell her he loves her
she knows he's lying
the words taste like venom as she regurgitates them, does what's expected of her
they burn her tongue, leave a pit in her stomach
when he kisses her she ignores the urge to scream and lets him
ii
a boy tells her he loves her
she knows he’s telling the truth
i love you i love you i love you
he says them like she’s a goddess made to be worshiped
fire, violent and destructive
iii
a boy tells her he loves her
she knows he’s a liar, but in that moment he’s never been more honest
lies pile up around them with that one truth settling in the middle
her honesty would kill him if he knew
she lies
iv
a boy tells her he loves her
she knows he’s lying for one thing only
his voice is deep, her stomach churning
his hands are rough, lips chapped
she’s being torn apart from the inside out
v
a boy tells her he loves her
she knows he’s lying to cover up a bigger secret
his words fall flat and her’s do too
they both know the other is a liar
that doesn’t change a thing
vi
a girl tells her she loves her
she shivers at her words, the soft lips whispering them
fire, warm and soft
all her life she’s lied through her teeth
but this time, she tells the truth