We headed to the airport almost ready to leave Georgia. We packed really fast, but found a small 2 bedroom apartment for the both of us. Melody enrolled us in a private college, even though we never even finished senior year. I told her, "I was class president in 5th grade. I promised by little 11 year old self to join student council when I was a senior."
She laughed and said, "You actually want to join student council. Oh my god Eli, you're hilarious. Literally."
"No. Melody I'm serious."
"Fine. We can go to SunnySide High, Home of the Tigers. Good?"
"Okay. Thank you." And then after that I have her a little kiss on her cheek.
As we landed in Georgia, It started pouring rain. The lights were all turned off on the streets. Only music was heard. We both looked up at the stars. Rain pouring down on us. We looked down at each other. I rubbed her cheeks with my thumb. "You got a little smear." She chuckled. She leaned in. I leaned in. One street line lit up. Facing directly on us. Perfect way too. Together, we kissed. I looked at her. Staring at her eyes. My eyes finding out she's not the one. I came all the way here, just because our parents and siblings were in the same exact accident.
I looked directly at her. Took a step back.
"I can't be with you." I said.
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RomanceWhen former class president Eli Trucker takes on a new life at a new school in Kentucky, he faces challenges he hopes to forget. When a girl in his chemistry class introduced herself, they instantly connected.
