🌧️ The train leaves in 40 minutes. it's drizzling. The sky is gray like their hearts Luke stands near the old bus stop bench hoodie pulled over his head hugging his arm tight. Footsteps approach.
Aiden
You came.
luke
I was scared you wouldn't 😊
Aiden
I had to
Just the sound of rain hitting the pavement. Luke doesn't look up.
luke
Why does this hurt so much?
Aiden
Because it's real
Then suddenly arm around him. A hug tight, safe like they are trying to memorize the shape of each other.
Aiden
(whIsper) if i wasn't leaving I'd kiss you right now.
luke
(barely audible) then kiss me anyway
And he does. In the rain soft, desperate. Everything they never said, finally poured into that one kiss.
The train station: they walk side by side, speaking Luke hands are in his pocket, clutching tightly at nothing.
Aiden
They are calling final boarding.
luke
I know 😊
They stop at the edge of the platform. The wind carries the sound of the engine rumbling in the distance. Luke finally looks up, eyes glassy.
luke
Do you have to go?
Aiden
(pause) If i stay now, I'll never go. You'd start hiding again.
luke
I never wanted to hide from you,
Aiden
I know, and I never wanted to leave you but sometimes... We have to leave, to become the person we're meant to be.
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