'Till Death Do Us Part

Chapter Twenty- Lovers of the past.

[this is all a flashback by the way.]

The boy had intense, stormy grey eyes and black hair. He wore a simple grey t-shirt and jeans, his hands stuffed in his pocket, his hair falling slightly in his face. Riley sat beside him, hands balled into fists. They sat in a stark room with white walls and doors- sterile and clean.

"So, I guess this is it." The boy sighed, looking over at the girl beside him.

She gave a faint smile. "Don't write me off too quickly, Axel. I do have plans of coming back."

He rolled his eyes. "You know what I mean. You're going to get your memories wiped. All that stuff we've been through together- that will all mean nothing."

Riley tapped her feet in agitation. "No, it won't. I'll get my memories back in the end. And it won't be too long we'll see each other again."

"Yeah, and we'll know absolutely nothing about each other. We'll basically be strangers."

Riley shrugged. "Better than not seeing each other ever again, huh? Anyway, we''l make new memories, right?"

"Right." He nodded.

"Riley, please come to the lab. The box leaves in under an hour." A scientist's voice boomed over the speakers. Riley swallowed back the fear that rose in her throat, and stood up, tapping her fingers against her arm absentmindedly.

"See you, Riley." The boy -Axel- sighed, his tone nogalistic and sad.

"See you, Axel. You know you were my best friend, right?"

"Were? I see we're moving on quickly." He laughed.

"Are. Are my best friend. These two years would've sucked without you beside me."

"Right back at you, Riley." He engulfed her in a hug, his chin resting on the top of her head. He was notably taller than her, somethig which he often teased her about. She hugged back, burrying her face in his shoulder."

"Riley." The voice repeated. "Any time now would be good."

Axel pulled away. "I guess I'll see you around."

Riley reached up and kissed him on the lips. For a second, he tensed, before kissing back. Riley pulled away. "I guess so." She whispered.

And she ran from the room, leaving a very bemused teenage boy in her wake.

[a/n

You probably all hate me for this omg but I actually really like Axel like please don't call me.

Okay, so, Axel's name credit goes to @alltimelola, who managed to comment the best name back in chapter ten. But she changed her username and I have no idea what her new one is, so I can't dedicate it or anything. So if that's you, please let me know bc I feel really bad. And omg I love the name Axel it's so cool idek why but yeah it just is.

Omg I legitimately can't wait for my birthday bc I'm getting these awesome high-tops I've wanted for ages I'm so excited yasss I just thought I'd let you guys know lol idk.

Until we meet again, my fellow shanks.

-Delirious.]