Love You, Hate You, Miss You

by NinjaCookieMonster

Published April 7, 2011

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Love You, Hate You, Miss You (The End)

I love you.

I love how you laugh, how you talk, how you smile. Sometimes seeing all of it is the highlight of my day. I love how ropy your arms are, casually slung around my shoulders; I love how your creativity explodes out of you any way that it can; I love how proud you are when the script comes out of your mouth just right. My heart swells when I see you, but I shrink back, afraid of being seen and rejected. Your friendship is priceless, your humor is timeless. I love all of it.

I hate you.

You’re insensitive, rash, immature, and plain stupid. You don’t think before you speak, setting off a war without even knowing, and you have no respect for anyone, not even yourself. I can see it when no one else is looking- you're lost in your own world, your own problems, absorbed in your ego. You’re too moody for anyone to handle, and you’re so, so childish. I have all the reason in the world to slap you, hit you, kick you; to yell at you, fight with you, scream at you. I hate all of it.

I miss you.

There’s a void where you should be. Do you remember how it felt when you lost a tooth, and where you poked your tongue, there was nothing there but slippery flesh? That emptiness- that’s how I feel when you’re not there. I need you here, to make me blush with your too-close body, to make me laugh with your wild gestures, and to make me furious with your thoughtless sharp words. You’ve become a part of my life, like the stage is, like the air I breathe is. I can’t get over you. You’re too much a part of me now. I’ll always miss you.

That’s all there is, I guess. When everything is stripped away and gone, that’s all that remains.

I love you.

I hate you.

I miss you.

The end.

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rememberme
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rememberme wrote a review Review · May 19, 2011

GENUIS! Bravo ! Bravo! I was smiling and frowning through out the whole story. Not only was it short, (which is always easier to review) but so good. You had emotion, missing, hating, loving tied together to explain in detail exactly how you feel. You made me love him in the begininning and hate him at the end. This is so good and so many readers can relate to how you feel, especially us girls (;. You made me love short stories again. You have so much talent, I cant wait to see what comes out of your magical bestselling fingers next.
You got talent.
So share some .
Please?
-Madison (;

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jedigeek
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jedigeek commented Comment · May 17, 2011

That was really good short simple and sweet. Lots of details Which is great. So yeah I really liked it !!

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thatoddkid
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thatoddkid wrote a review Review · May 15, 2011

... Is it wrong that I laughed when I read "I love all of it. ... I hate you."?

Anyway, this is just wonderful. Simple and sweet. Love is a "profoundly tender, passionately affectionate" emotion, and you captured that perfectly. It's not melodramatic; it never tries to make me pity the narrator... or make me annoyed at them either. This is the best description of a relationship I've ever read, I'll give you that.

There are a couple of errors, but I'm too lazy to point them out (in part because someone else will, but also because they weren't really that dramatic). Small word of warning: repetition is cool, but sometimes it can weaken your story. You used it to your advantage here, so don't worry.

This is really good. I loved it. There's not much else to say.

Great job.

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Zoreo18
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Zoreo18 wrote a review Review · May 7, 2011

This reminds me of my friend and her boyfriend. My friend loves him, hates him and when there far away from each other she misses him so much. This is also very true about the lovers of today. They love each other even if they have flaws, besides no ones perfect. Keep it up! Your awesome at it :)

lovethelifeulive wrote a review Review · May 7, 2011

Hi!
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this! It was so down to Earth and well... true!
Thats just how love is! You wanna kill em and right before you do you wanna kiss em! So many girls know how you feel, and it is wonderful that you can express this feeling so freely and beautifully! I loved reading this, it was perfect and I appreciate a good peice like this.
Thank you so much for posting, I hope to see more work like this from you soon!

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Alexwriter
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Alexwriter wrote a review Review · Apr 20, 2011

This summed love up really well. It was well-written and it paints a picture of the characters without the need for names or descriptions, which is something rare. I love this bit

Do you remember how it felt when you lost a tooth, and where you poked your tongue, there was nothing there but slippery flesh?

Because it's just sensation we all know and it can relate to the reader. Any grammatical issues I found have already been pointed out in other comments so I'm just going to leave you with: I loved it. You should try working on a novel.

ChocolateMoonLight wrote a review Review · Apr 20, 2011

hey!
You really summed up the thing that is LOVE. You just captured the true essence of it. Its passionate, beautiful, deep and plain fabulous. I love your style of writing and the way you described the three main things.

"My heart swells when I see you, but I shrink back, afraid of being seen and rejected. Your friendship is priceless, your humor is timeless. I love all of it. "

- I love these few lines particularly.They are so true, well at least in my case...

I would love to read more your works so keep writing...

-Ruhi.. :-) :-)

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Haylie
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Haylie commented Comment · Apr 18, 2011

That's such a good way of decribing love :')
It's pretty much true.
I had one person in my head when i was reading this :')
I actually loved it.
Well done, keep writing!
Much loves xx

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Dragonette
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Dragonette commented Comment · Apr 16, 2011

This needs to be in the dictionary under the word "Love". I don't think anyone could explain "love" in a better way.

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emilym1178
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emilym1178 wrote a review Review · Apr 15, 2011

This piece really sums up how I think a lot of people truly feel. Its a very intense feeling. I loved how raw and realistic this was. However, you may want to change the title because there is a book i read called "Love You, Hate You, Miss You." but overall this was wonderful i have no changes for you. It was really great!

MadameLuxestrange commented Comment · Apr 13, 2011

Gah! I love this! Sounds so much like love... it's amazing! I really did love this. Really. Like, seriously. :D

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Bivrax wrote a review Review · Apr 12, 2011

I love you.

I love how you laugh, how you talk, how you smile. Sometimes seeing all of it is the highlight of my day. I love how ropy your arms are, casually slung around my shoulders; I love how your creativity explodes out of you any way that it can; I love how proud you are when the script comes out of your mouth just right. My heart swells when I see you, but I shrink back, afraid of being seen and rejected. Your friendship is priceless, your humor is timeless. I love all of it.

I hate you.

You’re insensitive, rash, immature, and plain stupid. You don’t think before you speak, setting off a war without even knowing, and you have no respect for anyone, not even yourself. I can see it when no one else is looking- you're lost in your own world, your own problems, absorbed in your ego. You’re too moody for anyone to handle, and you’re so, so childish. I have all the reason in the world to slap you, hit you, kick you; to yell at you, fight with you, scream at you. I hate all of it.

I miss you.

There’s a void where you should be. Do you remember how it felt when you lost a tooth, and where you poked your tongue, there was nothing there but slippery flesh? That emptiness- that’s how I feel when you’re not there. I need you here, to make me blush with your too-close body, to make me laugh with your wild gestures, and to make me furious with your thoughtless sharp words. You’ve become a part of my life, like the stage is, like the air I breathe is. I can’t get over you. You’re too much a part of me now. I’ll always miss you.

That’s all there is, I guess. When everything is stripped away and gone, that’s all that remains.

I love you.

I hate you.

I miss you.

The end.


The perfect summary of love, right here.

If you're not feeling this, then you're not in love.

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Doxie00
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Doxie00 wrote a review Review · Apr 12, 2011

WOw ! 0_o i just loved that! Beautiful ! All those emotions are like sooo true..like they describe love perfectly....It really shows how mixed your emotions can be :) Incredible. Keep it uup girl ! =D

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skwaag5233
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skwaag5233 wrote a review Review · Apr 12, 2011

I love this essay. It shows a mature side of relationships. That a real relationship isn't a hollywood one without any problems, just love love love love love. The problems don't destroy the relationships like in hollywood. No. The happiness and the hatred combine to make love. One cannot exist without the other. If there is no happiness the hatred overtakes. If there is no hatred the happiness wears the two out of boredom. Together they make something that we cannot live without.

love.

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silentwords wrote a review Review · Apr 11, 2011

Wow, this was so good! There was so much emotion, in such a short story. This was a great representation of love, and I think that everyone can relate to this in one way or another. Great work! I really enjoyed it :)

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TylynRae commented Comment · Apr 11, 2011

I like this a lot. The style in general is great, its not too wordy or too simplistic. Its wonderful =]

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HessicaJolt wrote a review Review · Apr 11, 2011

This reminded me of my best friend/boyfriend; Whom I love oh so much. Great job! I don't see anything grammar wise that you could change. The detailing was great, but if you added more it would make this THAT much better. Definitely keep writing forever :] You just gained a new follower.

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NathanielC
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NathanielC wrote a review Review · Apr 11, 2011

This is a story that so many people live out just about every day. But you've told it in an effective and creative way! Expressing that jumble of emotions that ball up in the pit of your stomach whenever you set your eyes on someone you love or care for dearly. Be it a love interest, a sibling or even a parent, people always stand at this viewpoint at some times in their lives. "Love You, Hate You, Miss You" Is almost a painting of that view. Nice work!

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Qoh16
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Qoh16 wrote a review Review · Apr 11, 2011

I liked this, you don't see love portrayed in society today like this, usually it is something that is glorified and something everyone wants. But this showcases the flaws and the things that sometimes happen with love. Structure and grammar wise, I really didn't see anything wrong. It was a joy to read. Keep Writing!! :D

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Caerulean
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Caerulean wrote a review Review · Apr 11, 2011

Hello. :D Catchy title. xD

Sometimes seeing all of it is the highlight of my day.

- I think you should put a comma after 'Sometimes'.

I can see it when no one else is looking- you're lost in your own world...

- I think you should put a space before the dash here.

That emptiness- that’s how I feel when you’re not there.

- Same here about the dash.

- - - - - - -

You did a nice job laying out all of the emotions of the persona. :smt023 I love how 'brutally honest s/he was. :D It's the strongest point of the story. And I like the few bits of imagery you put here and there.

Nice job, and never stop writing!

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Jas
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Jas commented Comment · Apr 11, 2011

I love this entire thing.

<3

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Elinor
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Elinor wrote a review Review · Apr 10, 2011

Hi, Ninja!

So, this was a really interesting story. I like how it's simple and to the point, and it doesn't waste excess time describing emotions that you already nail so well. I like how you don't give the characters names and you leave it kind of vague, which makes it easier to relate to. That being said, I think you can add a little bit more detail!

Right now, you've got these three emotions, and while they're all very real to describe someone that you love, I don't get any sense of conflicting overlap from this piece.

You could just as easily be describing three different people. Instead of just describing specific traits, I would really like to see you get into a little bit more detail regarding specific situations in which these traits of his are applied. Basically, how is he stupid? How is creative? To link it more, maybe you could get more into a good situation that turns into a bad one, or vice-versa.

The ending is also a little bit confusing; what happened? Did he die? Did they break up? What exactly has the narrator learned from her relationship with this boy?

In three short paragraphs, you attempt to give us a sense of development of the main character, and while I can see it poke through a little, there's room for more. At the end, does she look back on how stupid she was for being shy, how naive she was for refusing the look at the negative traits of the boy?

Overall, I think that this a good piece. It's grammatically sound and you definitely know what you're writing about; the talent is there. Hope this review helps! Feel free to drop me a note if you have any questions.

~ Elinor

fireheartedkaratepup commented Comment · Apr 10, 2011

ohmahfruitcake. So good.

I love how you show the good and the bad--too many people, when romanticizing a person, gloss over their flaws.
I really just love this.

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Nike
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Nike wrote a review Review · Apr 10, 2011

Hello! I review everything that has to do with Romance, I have no idea why but I'm pretty good at it ha-ha. Anyway, gettin' to the point here... your story here is amazing. The way you wrote it just shows character, personality, and feelings. This is perfectly written, no mistakes at all. But I was wondering, what's up with the word ropy? I don't even know what it means. Other than that little mistake... THIS IS AN AMAZING STORY!!!!

Keep Writing!

Nike :)

strawberrypop13 wrote a review Review · Apr 10, 2011

Wow... this is so good! It really sums up love, every aspect of it, from the crazy to the normal, right through. :) I can't see any obvious spelling or grammar mistakes.

This is such a personal yet open poem, it really strikes the reader's heart and makes them smile, laugh, think. I think that this is one of the best short love stories I have seen, so congratulations! Keep writing please :)

~strawberrypop13

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MandaPanda1031 commented Comment · Apr 10, 2011

Very good, hope to hear more like it!

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pen commented Comment · Apr 10, 2011

I liked it. Captures all those contradictory perceptions that come with passionate love.

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borntoshop commented Comment · Apr 8, 2011

I LOVE !

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Cassie9960
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Cassie9960 wrote a review Review · Apr 8, 2011

This was a good little story that basically describes love :) It was really good. I think you should try writing a novel or something like that hahaha you know what I mean :) Well great job!!!
Happy Writing!!!!!!
~Cassie9960~

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ErBear wrote a review Review · Apr 8, 2011

This is wonderful. It sums up love... perfectly.

I don't really have much else to say. I know you may want grammar/spelling critiques, but there aren't really any that catch my eye.

It's such a right piece, if that makes any sense; it's the perfect combination of words to express the good, the bad, and the ugly of love. The words you used are pretty universal, but you still made them your own and made them apply to your personal relationship. And if this isn't coming from a personal experience, then you're very educated in love!

It doesn't even have to be romantic love.. it applies to all kinds of love: family, friends, everything.

Wonderful. (:

~Taylor



It’s not unorthodox, I thought it was beautiful.
— Jimi Hendrix