seasonal change || graire ✔️

Chapter 11

Long time no see guys. Sorry for not updating for a long time. But thanks for the continuous reads! Enjoy the chapter...

~harvestgirl1703

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~Claire's POV~

     The stars are still shining when I reached the docks. Kai was there already, setting the boat up. He saw me and greeted, then proceeded to continue his work. I really have decided on this. After spending almost 7 months with them, I chose to leave. Yes, only 7 months. 7 months that is full of different memories I spent with these great people. 7 months I spent laughing and crying with my truest friends. 7 months... full of memories that I'll be bringing with me.

     I boarded on the boat as Kai was done with his work. He kept glancing at me every minutre that passed by. It was like he was asking me if my decision's already final. Yes it is, it is already final. And I have already thought deeply about this.

"Ready?" he asked, as he glanced over his shoulder. I nodded then we went away.

     I gave Mineral Town one last look. Rich, happy memories flowed inside my mind as my heart ached.  Although it's my choice to leave them, it still hurts me a lot. Especially when I remember Gray. He has been my truest friend ever. He might be so  bullheaded when it comes to various things, but he's been loyal to me. I did not mean to hurt him that much.  I didn't mean to do that to him. If I just knew everything, then I should have just chosen him over the Doctor. But it's already too late to regret everything. I can not change the past anymore. It already had flown away, and I already have wasted the chances.

     I took a glimpse of the dark blue seas and tried to comfort myself from the sadness in my heart. All I can see in my mind now is Gray, and only him. I just can not forget everything about him. His corn yellow hair, that when sways in the wind, makes everything about him attractive. His sapphire blue orbs, that when he gives you that cold stare of his, makes you freeze in your place. That smooth white skin that I'd like to touch. That lips that utters those sharp but honest words. But what I would miss the most is his caring personality. He might act a bit off to people, but his concern for me is never ending. Or so I thought.

"Kai." I called out to the bandana-wearing man in front of me.

"Yes?"

"Would you also miss Mineral Town, as much as I will miss it?" I asked.

"Definitely yes. But I know that I will see it again. I just can't bring myself not to visit it just once a year. I feel comfortable and warm with the people there." he explained, as he continued driving. "Would you miss it too, Claire? Would you visit them again?"

"I would surely miss them. But I don't know if I will meet those great people again. I just don't know if I'll have the courage to face them again after leaving them without their knowledge."

"Someday, I know you'll meet them again. They have been so close to your heart. And I know they'll accept you again. They're so kind, and understanding. So cheer up, okay?" Kai said, as I smiled.

     A day had passed by already and we are already near the city. I can see the high-rise buildings that awaits my return. I started to gather my things up and as we reached the shore, I saw the person I loved to see the most.

"Jack."