“Promise me we’ll stay in touch. As much as we can.” He spoke, trying not to make it sound like a plea or a command.
She giggled and took hold of his hand in her own with a bright smile, “Of course I promise, silly.” There was the sound of a car horn in the background, causing her to flinch for a single moment.
His eyes almost seemed to become a little glassy with a hint of red.
She looked away, not being able to gaze at him without doing the same as him. But instead, she quickly moved close to him and pulled herself into a loving embrace with him. “I’ll miss you, so much.” Her voice cracked.
He held her within his arms like there was no tomorrow, “We’ll speak to each other every day. I promise.” There was a moment of silence before it was cracked in half by another annoying cry of the car horn. He held on to her a little tighter before he felt her fingers loosen their grasp as she let go of him.
They parted from each other. Her eyes downcast as she bit her bottom lip. He quietly put his hands into his jean pockets. “I guess this is goodbye.” She mumbled.
Their eyes locked once more, “I will not say goodbye to you.” He told her firmly. “This is only so long. We will see each other again.” She chuckled at his optimism, adding a smile. “I promise.” He finished. She went to hug him once more, but he quickly spoke up once more, “You have to leave, your dad is going to get mad.”
She backed down and sighed with a nod. “Yeah, okay.” She turned away from him and began to walk away.
“Don’t forget me.” He called out a little loud for her to hear as she crossed the lawn. She glanced back over her shoulders with a grin.
“I would never! I love you!” They both grinned as she got into the car and pulled away.
That was the last he had ever seen or spoken to her.
