A few months ago...
"I'm sending you off to the military camp."
I whirled around and faced Dad. He had that same stern look on his face whenever he says something that is final.
"What? But what about my education?" I asked in confusion.
"You can always catch up. You're smart enough. But right now, you need to learn how to be a real man. I won't tolerate Amber'd bullying any longer. Tomorrow, you'll leave with me first thing in the morning. You better start packing because we don't tolerate that in the camp."
Dad left me in my room and I stood there, just staring at the closed door before the reality of the situation sunk in. I'm leaving... meaning, I won't be seeing Arya for a long time. I slowly sunk into my bed and stared at the walls, the ones that I won't be seeing for a long time. I might be gone for weeks, months, maybe even a year. But... I don't want to leave Arya. But I can't defy Dad, too. Sighing, I just got my traveling bag and stuffed my clothes in it. Hopefully, I'll be able to talk to Arya tomorrow for a bit before we leave.
The teddy bear that has long been sitting on top of my dresser looked as though it was trying to convey a secret message to me. I've bought it long ago for Arya but I've never really gotten around to giving it to her. Maybe, I'll just give it tomorrow. I'll just hope that she keeps it and she remembers me through it. If that isn't too much to ask.
I lay on my bed, thinking about how my life would change once I get to that military camp.