Never Said Goodbye, Never Said "I Love You."

I never said goodbye. I needed to break loose. He didn't know it but I didn't either.
He was my first true love. Mariano. Everyone told me I liked him, but I didn't realise until we almost kissed.
'"Mariano. Do you really have to leave?" I asked. He nodded and gave me one last hug.
"Promise me one thing," he whispered.
"What is it?" I mumbled, trying not to cry.
"You won't forget anything. You will always remember me right?" he responded.
"I promise. I would never be able to forget you," I choked. I let a tear fall.'