Right Here (By Your Side)

for the 500 Words or Less challenge at the lita_fics LJ community
Prompt: One more kiss
Word Count: 186

She was leaving already. Saddened, Christian held his girlfriend in his arms, burying his face in her hair.

"I'm gonna miss you," he whispered.

Lita smiled against his shoulder, hugging him tighter. "I'll miss you, too. But," she pulled away from him, placing a soft kiss to his lips, "you'll be back home soon-."

He let out a sigh, a pout settling on his lips. "Not soon enough."

She rolled her eyes playfully, her fingertips caressing the side of his face, "Be patient, baby. And be happy, we have two weeks to spend together. You did clear your little mini-vacation with Vince, right?"

He nodded, pulling her into his arms again. He kissed the side of her head. She settled into his arms once more...

"Saying goodbye doesn't get any easier, huh?"

"No, it doesn't, baby, and I don't think it ever will."

And they stood there, locked in each other's embrace until her flight was called to board. He gave her a little smile, only pulling away enough for blue eyes to lock on hazel.

"One more kiss?"

And she smiled, meeting his lips halfway.