Halfway Round the World
Fai stood at the airport with Kurogane in front of the boarding room. He had held on tight to his friend since his seating group had been called, refusing to let go.
"Fai… I gotta go," Kurogane told him over and over, but Fai had yet to budge.
"I don't want you to go." Fai's voice was muffled by Kurogane's sweater.
"You know if I could stay, I would. I'll be back in a week." Fai raised his head to look at him.
"You promise?" Kurogane ruffled his hair reassuringly.
"I promise."