wishes. #xiao

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〔 pinky promise 〕

"xiao, this year we should
go to lantern rite together!"

you looked excited even at
the mention of the festival.

normally, xiao would have
instantly shut down any
suggestions related to the
lantern rite, but he wanted
to make you happy.

"i can't wait to see the lanterns!!!
with you!!!!"

seeing you like this made him
unable to hidehis soft smile.

you extended your pinky to
him.

"let's make a pinky promise
then. no backing out! we
should go to the festival
every year too."

he hooked his pinky with
yours, wishing things could
be like this with you forever.

however, you weren't immortal,
but he'd rather not think
about a future without
you in it.

he didn't think that future
would come by quicker
than expected.

you had passed a month
before the festival, and
couldn't fulfill the promise.

he still foolishly hoped you
were at the festival.

of course you weren't there,
but he longed for a
chance to see you again.

- he wished you could've seen the lanterns.