"Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?"
-Richard Bach

Wave Hello

A weary smile made its way across her lips as she ripped open her packet and unfolded her letter.

'Dear Miss Block, We Are Pleased To Inform You That You Have Been Accepted Into The University Of Cambridge...'

Squealing and jumping excitedly, she waved the letter around. "Mommy! Jamie! I got in!" She turned to Kendra, who sipped her tea cautiously before offering a thumbs up. James forced a supportive smile but Massie knew he wasn't particularly ecstatic. "Come on James, lets go down to Haroldson Cafe before my father gets home. He'll want to celebrate at a fancy restaurant, I'm sure. "

She tugged on his arms and lightly pecked his lips before dragging him out the grand entrance of the castle. Within a few minutes, their car was rolling down the pavement with ease. Soon they were pulling over next to the sidewalk in front of the cute Cafe. "Shall we?" he offered his arm and Massie gladly obliged, linking hers with his.

Massie sipped at her tea diligently and looked up into James's brown eyes. He was spinning his spoon around in the cup, looking bored. Lifting her head, she asked "Honey, what's wrong?" with a shaky voice and narrowed eyes.

"Nothing, nothing!" he said hurriedly. "I'm psyched for you! Really."

"Mhm" she said, raising an eyebrow and cocking her head back skeptically. After a few seconds, she leaned in and whispered, "Look, James. I know you're upset that we aren't going to be together but wouldn't it be best if we just enjoy what we have while we have it? We'll be going our separate ways soon. Really soon. But I don't want to miss what's happening now because of it."

When he didn't respond, she continued. "You're going to Oxford, I'm going to Cambridge. They really aren't that far if you think about it-"

"Stop." he told her calmly. "I know you're trying to help but it won't stop me from missing you."

Tapping her chin, she analyzed the situation. "James, I'll miss you a lot too but we aren't going to be apart forever..." she trailed off.

Or will they?

Staring up at the stars, Massie watched the world spin around her. James had his arm draped over her shoulders, her neck resting on top of it perfectly. They both dug a fist into their bag of Hershey kisses while white stars blazed across the night sky. "I wish we could stay like this forever" she said, turning towards him and stroking his cheek gently.

"Me too." he agreed sheepishly before leaning in and letting his lips brush against hers.

A windy day was nothing new in London. But the chill of the air crushed through the skin and plunged into everyone's hearts that late-August day. The day every student in England attending college took their leave of their homes and set out for the scholarly world of academies and Ivy-leagues. Daughters hugged their mothers and fathers, sons gruffly waved good-bye and tears stroked the cheeks of all too many. But this was only part of growing up.

Kendra sobbed into her sleeve as she looked Massie up and down, realizing for the first time that her little girl was not so little any more. William fought back the salty droplets of water forming in the corners of his eyes. A melting cookies and cream ice cream cake rested on the counter. They were supposed to feast on it before Massie left but everyone found themselves to be too upset.

"Bye," she whimpered after hugging them for the fifth time. Just when she managed to scramble outside, she saw him. James. "What are you doing here?"

He leaned against the side of the door, scraping his feet against the concrete slightly. "I stopped by to say hello."

"You mean goodbye?" she shot him a puzzled look. But he maintained his ground and shook his head.

"No. I meant what I said."

A grin swept across Massie's rosy, frostbitten cheeks and the wind began to subside. "In that case, Hello James." He looked up and smiled weakly as well.

"Hello Massie."

"Mass! You got a package!" Lisi's cheerful voice sounded over the dormitory intercom. And just when Massie was going to march down the stairs to the main office to retrieve it, a knock erupted at the door. She opened it, only to have a box tossed gently into her room and it to be slammed shut again.

"Okay." she sighed, kneeling down to where the box was at. "Let's see who sent you."

Much to her surprise, it was from James. Immediately, she tore it open and scanned the contents. A little cage was neatly placed inside, along with a sleek black case. Finally, a note was tucked between the two.

'Dear Massie,

Hello Love, I saw this little fella at the pet store and thought of you. Her name is Wendy.'

Before reading the rest, Massie took out the cage, and discovered a chinchilla burrowed inside.

'And there's a necklace. Happy anniversary love. Missing you for miles.'

Gingerly, she slid open the case. An intricate, perfect piece of jewelry was hidden away in it. Diamonds decorated the complex interlocking hooks and frames on the necklace. Could I have a more perfect boyfriend? she wondered.

For Della!

(fffg, fanficfanticgurl) I hope you liked this! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DELLA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU

I bet I'm the first person to post a birthday fic for you today! lol

xoxo,

natalie