Lost Love



It was such a rainy night in France. I've never seen it rain like this before. Kneeling down in front of the stones I had to choke back a sob. Why? Why did you choose that? You could've made it. Just in time with only moments to spare. The tears in my eyes are falling now. Crying for you. I love you! Why'd you leave us.... leave me...

The stone is smooth under my hand as I run it across your face. You were only fifty-four... only twenty-six when I last saw you. A smile came to my face as I laughed softly. "But you were happy weren't you?" I asked, staring down at your stone face. "You always loved that time. Your life and beliefs all based on their ways."

I stayed silent for a moment, "We all miss you Andre. You were always a part of us." A part of me. "I never thought I'd miss anyone more than I miss my parents. Losing them in a car accident... it was very devastating but..." pausing, I have to try and breathe. I feel so torn. I think I'm ready to just breakdown crying. Closing my eyes, I'm able to find some composure. "but losing you while you were trying to save us all... It feels like someone cut me up an tore out my heart."

"Yet I could never thank you enough." I said, allowing a small smile to spread across my face. "I remember every time you saved me. You had done it so bravely," I frowned slightly. "but I could also hear the worry in your voice. I think you worried about me more than I did about your safety."

Now I can feel the cold from the rain. The wind going right through my soaked clothes. Uselessly trying to wipe the tears from my face, I continued... "I remember when we had to say our final good-byes. I could hear your apology in your voice. And the love..." Now I had to laugh, though it came out more as a scoff. "I always wondered how I ended up falling in love with you. Maybe I always did, but just didn't realize it till our little 'journey'. You and the professor were the only ones I was really close to..."

That was it. I couldn't hold it in anymore. I just let the tears fall. "I love you Andre. And you're always in my heart." I whispered.

I slowly stand up, wiping at my face. I turn around and slowly head back. Heading back to the small house that you used to live in. The professor was always understanding. I had eventually talked to him about it, and he let me move in. Now you'll always be close.

I'll always love you.

Now and forever.

Till the end of time.

Always.

~owari~