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"I don't understand." I said as a tear fell down my cheek.

"Come here." He simply said and I didn't hesitate to go to his arms.

He immediately enveloped me in his warm hug and I instantly felt safe.

"You can do better next time." He said as he rubbed soothing circles on my back.

"But I promised her! I promised my sister I would win that competition! It's her only dying wish!" I sobbed harder.

"I promised her, Zayn." I whispered. "I promised."

"We'll try again next year and we'll do better, alright?" He released me to look me in the eye.

"We?"

"We." He nodded. "I'll be right here no matter what. I will never leave you, okay? Never in a million years."

"Promise?" I looked up at him. My sobs becoming quiet sniffs.

He smiled and kissed my forehead. "Promise."

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