Love and Hate the Army Man

Goodbye

Jace's POV:
The look on Jazzy face breaks my heart. I know I should have told her I was leaving, but I thought she would hate me. I was gonna tell her tonight. That's why I went to the store. I bought her a huge bag of skittles and a book she has been wanting for a while. I had always wanted to be in the army, but I thought my dad had ruined my chance. One day at a school job fair, one of the guys recognized me and said I should consider joining the army. I was surprised they would want me after what my dad did. I emailed the people about 8 months ago, before I even met Jazzy. I wanted to change the impression my dad left for our family. My kids shouldn't have to deal with everything my dad did just because they have the last name. "Are you really leaving,"she asks after what seems like forever. "Yeah, I start my training at an army base in Florida next week." Jazzy starts crying, and refuses to look at me. I bend down to hug her, but she pushes me alway. I decided it would be best if I just left her alone. I set down the book and the skittles and then go to my room. I didn't want to hurt Jazzy. In fact I was going to ask her if she wanted to come with me. They have some really good art schools in Florida. However, I didn't want to hurt her anymore than I already have. I'd be asking her to leave her whole life behind, and that's not fair to her. I fall asleep that night, alone. The next morning I find Jazzy asleep on the couch. Her hair is a mess and her mascara is running down her face. I make her a cup of hot tea, and then head to school. Tomorrow is graduation day, tomorrow is the day I leave, tomorrow is the day I leave the love of my life behind.

Jazzy's POV:
I wake up the next morning to see a cup of tea waiting for me. I look at my reflection in the stirring spoon. I look like I got ran over by a truck. I know I shouldn't be reacting like this. I'm suppose to hate him. If I would have stuck with hating with him I wouldn't feel like this now. I would be happy that he's leaving. Instead I'm crying my eyes out wishing he wasn't leaving me. I lounge around in my pajamas until I realize I don't have a dress for graduation tomorrow. I decide to get ready and go find a dress. I need a distraction anyways. It feels like hours before I finally find the perfect dress. I grab a quick bite to eat and then head back to Jace's house. When I get back I go right to bed and don't wake up until the next morning.

Jace's POV:
I come home and Jazzy is already asleep. It's probably better that way tomorrow I am leaving her behind, and she's gonna hate me. I get ready for graduation and then go to see if Jazzy is ready yet. I walk in and she is wearing the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. She's says she's ready so we get in the car and drive to the school. I realize today is our last day together and I'm spending it ignoring her. We go through the stupid ceremony, and receive all our awards. It's time for the valedictorian speech. Obviously Jazzy is the valedictorian. She gives her speech and her last line breaks my heart. She said she's going to miss everyone except her next door neighbor. I don't know what I expected. I guess i was hoping maybe she would beg me not to go, but I guess I was wrong. Maybe leaving her is what's best. We drive home and I help her pack. Her parents come tomorrow and I said she could stay in the house until they arrive. I pack my stuff to. We're both avoiding the fact that I leave tonight.

Jazzy's POV:
I know Jace is leaving tonight. Some people may think I'm crazy for just letting him go. I honestly don't want to, but I can tell how much he wants to go. I decide that I'm not going to spend our final hours together ignoring him. I go to find him but he's not in the kitchen, or the living room. That's when I see it. Written on the walls of his bedroom is a letter.
THIS IS WHAT THE LETTER SAID:
Jazzy,
I know your probably mad at me, and wondering where I am. I am on the train heading to the airport. I couldn't bare seeing the look on your face the night you found it. I have to stay strong. I don't want to turn into my father. I'm not saying you would make me turn into my father I'm just a saying leaving you is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I am going to miss our fights and all our kisses. I am going to miss cuddling with you while watching Netflix,and eating skittles. I am going to miss your laugh, and your smile. I am going to miss you so much Jazzy. Hopefully we will meet again someday. I love you so much. Never forget that. Even if you hate me. I love will love you till the day I die. (Which hopefully won't be for awhile:)
Jace