[spring]
Will I see you again?
"Of course you will, relax, I'm just going overseas to study."
But-I won't be able to see you that often. I wouldn't be able to know if you're okay, if you're sick, or if you're sad, or lonely, or-
He bent down, and cupped her cheeks. "Listen, I won't leave you alone here, okay? I'll come back whenever I can. And when I can't I'll call everyday."
She stuck out her pinky. Promise?
"Promise."
Two fingers, intertwined, and though she felt like her world was slowly falling apart, he kept her together, and she was grateful.
He hugged her one last time.
"See you soon."
Stay safe.
"I will. Bye, sloth."
Bye, I love you.
"I love you too."
And then he left her, standing under the cherry blossom tree.
Alone.
