A/N: Happy New Year, everyone!

This morning inspiration stroke. Don't know why.

I didn't write this piece with a character in mind. It could be Justin's or Brian's point of view , and why not the two's? I leave you to decide.

I didn't beta it, all mistakes are mine.

You are good. Both of you. Together.

You lose track of time. And most importantly track of yourself.

And one day, he's gone. Just like that.

You expected it and you don't blame him. But you also expected him to stay and fight back. Not give up.

So maybe you are surprised.

You don't wonder about the whys, because you know why.

You don't cry. You don't wallow. There is no point. Not because you believe for any second that he will be back, but because, for once, you don't want him back. Right now you need to be alone. You both need that.

You have changed. He's changed. You don't hate him for that or yourself for that matter.

Maybe he does. Maybe he resents those changes. But things cannot stay the same. Not forever. Not ever. You need to evolve. And if at some point you find yourselves on a different path, well, you need to learn to let it go and accept it.

You are not defeated. You don't lose hope. You are not miserable. Although, you've been happier, for sure. But you also know it's right.

Maybe you'll meet someone else; someone who belongs with the new you. Or maybe you will enjoy being by yourself for a while. Or perhaps, you'll find yourself at a crossroad or at another spot on the path and find him again by your side. Who knows?

You are not in any hurry though. Because you finally know and accept who you are. That's already a victory. Your victory. And that's more than you had when you first met him.

He understands. He respects it.

You still love him and he loves you back.

Time has always played you with its strange game. Today is no different.

You'll never master this game. You don't even want to play. But you want to see it unfolds.

You want to see the cards. The two kings. That's the only pairing you care about.

It might take a while to deal. Yet again. It's okay.

You've got time.

You've got you.

Disclaimer: I do not owe any of the characters. Property of Cowlip.