Veronica's pov
"I'm so not looking forward to this math test." Betty says as we are walking down the hallway. It was Monday the 29th of January which marks exactly 5 months since Archie got deployed. I haven't seen his beautiful dorky face in five months. I haven't heard his loud booming laugh in five months. I have felt his strong embrace protecting me from the world, in five months. I've received only two letters since getting mail to and from soldiers has been extremely difficult. I have one hung up in my locker and the other one stays in my purse, going everywhere with me.
Ronnie,
I miss you. As soon as I get back, I'm going to make this pain up to you. Stay strong for me my love.
Xx, Archiekins
That letter was sent to me on September 29th, one month after he had been gone. You have to keep your letters short so those few sentences are all I have. I got another letter, December 19th
Ronnie,
Things aren't looking very good over here. I'm one of the only soldiers left that came over at the same time as me. If I don't make it, know that I've never loved anyone as much as I love you. Don't spend your life thinking about me. Please go out and find happiness. I love you Veronica.
Xx
Archiekins
And that is the last thing I've heard from him. He expects me to "live my life" and find another man? I didn't think he was that dumb. He's the only person I ever have and ever will truly love. "V?" Betty's voice interrupts my thoughts. "Hmm." I say, snapping out of my trance. "Are you okay!" She asks. "Yeah I'm fine. I just have to go to the um bathroom. I'll catch you in class." I say and quickly walk towards the bathroom. I can feel the lump in my throat and tears starting to form in my eyes. I look down at my feet, trying to hide the fact that I'm crying. I near the bathroom and look up. My heart drops. I collapse onto the floor crying, with my hand over my mouth. As for when I looked up, I saw the strong, handsome ginger that I've been thinking about the the last five months with a bouquet of roses in his hand. He comes running over to my heap on the ground. He is crying too. Still bawling, I wrap my arms around him tighter than I ever have. "Shh. Ronnie. It's okay. I'm not leaving." He says through tears eyes. Everyone is staring at us, some are even taking pictures. "Shh baby shh." He whispers into my neck. That causes me to hold him even tighter. "Don't ever leave me again." I say, still crying immensely. "I'm not going anywhere baby." He whispers calmly.
