Love Stories

When Love Lasts Long 5

"No matter what, rain falls
No matter what, darkness erases
Keep your eyes open and feel it you are not alone"

Part 5
Don't Leave Me

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Bella rubbed her eyes and peeled herself off the bed. Rubbing her eyes, she began to assess her surroundings. And then, memories of last night hit her.

She had cuddled with Kane. The thought alone made her blush profusely. As she looked beside her, she found it empty. Where was he?

She immediately got up and took the blanket in her hands, folding them up. Looking at herself in the mirror, she almost choked. Her hair looked like a mess. Heck, not just her hair. She herself looked like a mess.

Bella immediately went to her bathroom to freshen up. She has decided to wear a simple jean and blouse since she had to go shopping.

Combing through her hair seated across the mirror, she saw her reflection. Kane's words still rung in her head.

"You look like a mess right now....a beautiful mess."

Hearing his voice, even through her head, made her feel giddy. She felt like a schoolgirl being accepted by her crush.

She saw someone's reflection behind her and without even glancing back, replied "You don't need to hide to see me, you know?" Kane let a breath of amusement as he walked towards her.

"Hey there" Kane looked at her through the mirror. Bella found his gaze in the mirror. She smiled."Hey"

Bella cleared her throat. Kane fiddled with a strand of her hair. "You know? I feel all of this....could take us somewhere..."

Bella felt her breath stuck in her throat. Kane looked at her eyes through the reflection nonchalantly, trying to convince her he wasn't nervous. But he was. Definitely was.

"I haven't had a serious relationship in a while. Mostly it would end as a one week fling"

Kane's words stung Bella. So she was just a fling for him. Trying not to show her disappointment, Bella got up from her seat and began walking out.

"Hey! Wait I haven't finished yet.." before Kane could finish, Bella swirled around to face him, crossing her arms.

"Go on then..." Bella ushered him to continue. Kane took a big breath and exhaled. "What I am meaning to say is, mostly these would last only for one or two weeks because of my job. Sooner or later, I would be called back to the camp. And with the war going on, I don't think I can return for a couple months.... maybe even years..."

Bella listened to him intently and felt her heart break for him. Kane continued "I don't want to make this any harder for you. Look, I like you... A lot....a lot more than I should be..."

She felt her heart flutter a little at his confession.

"...but if I get called back to the camp, it would be most probably for the war. I'm trying so hard not to involve myself in a romantic relationship. Because...."