It's been fifty-some years.

That, I know.

Life has swept past us in too much of a hurry.

That, I agree.

Why did we part?

Our mutual agreement.

For naught.

"Mikan, I dearly cherish you with my entire being."

Darling, I can't say the same.

I cannot dispel you from my mind.

I have suffered through enough.

And this time, we shall not err in the same way we did half-century's past.

"Natsume, I can't love you as I did."

Forgive me for my sins and do not forsake me.

That, I can very well complete.

Did love ever caress us during our time spent together as friends?

I love you.

A/N: Well, this is a follow-up to my one-shot "Adieu." Hope you all enjoy this little piece of nonsensical babble. :) ~Whillenwolf