"Meeting new people has always been a thing I find enlightening. I enjoy getting to know the people I don't know."
"Do you enjoy getting to know me?"
I smiled. "Of course I do."
Where a girl who just lost her mom and a boy who fights his own demons...
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The sun was rising and I could feel my whole body drain of energy. I have been looking for Jo since late last night and had not stopped. I was worried for her and I could only imagine how the others were reacting. I stopped when my feet hit a familiar spot. I looked down and seen my feet buried in sand. I slowly looked up and see a silhouette of someone sitting on the sand, watching the sunrise. I wasn't sure if it was Jo, but I took the chance anyways.
I began walking closer to the stranger and took a seat beside them. I turned to see Jo focusing on the sun. My heart felt at ease and so did my body. My eyes felt as if there was rocks on top of them. I couldn't hold them open. I laid down and placed my head in Jo's lap. She didn't mind and just remained sitting while she stroked my hair. "I'm sorry."
"I should've said something else. I don't want you to think I hate you for the feelings you've developed for me. I am not going to judge you for who you love. You can't help it."
"But?"
"But I do not return them feelings and I am sorry."
I looked up at her as she shook her head and looked down at me. "It's fine. I knew there was a possibility it wouldn't work out or happen. You're leaving soon and well, you're in love with someone else."
I sighed and turned to look at the sunset. "Everyone was so worried. Including me. I didn't want something to happen to you and it be my fault. I don't know what I would do if I lost you guys. Any of you."
"I just needed some time alone. I am okay now."
I sat up and turned to her. "Are we okay?"
She nodded and smiled. "We are okay."
I smiled and laid back down. "Maybe we should stay here for a few more minutes. My legs hurt and I feel like I could sleep for days."
"Me too." There was a pause of silence. The water hitting the shore and the birds flying around, chirping their songs. "Will I ever see you again?"
"Of course you will. I will also write to you guys. Marmee already made me promise."
She laughed. "Good because it's going to be weird without you again."
"I know. Just know that you are part of the reason I ever started writing too."
"Really?"
I smiled to myself and nodded in her lap. "Of course. I remember when it was just you, me and Meg. You was telling us about your man scripts. You let us read them and I remember wanting to do it. Even though I am older, you inspired me too."
"And you aren't just telling me this to make me feel better?"
"No. I have no reason to lie. You are a wonderful person, Jo. Any woman or man would be lucky to have you by their side. I know you'll find the love you rightfully deserve, even if you claim not to care for it."
