I knew I couldn't keep putting Haru in danger because of me. I knew the curse would compel me to die in front of him.
It was more than I could bear.
Haru came up behind me. "What are you doing, meditating?"
"I was waiting." I said softly. "For you."
Haru went to kiss me but I stopped him with a hand.
"Maybe we should give up on this whole love thing."
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Everything in Haru's body screamed "NO!"
"Wait! You can't…do that." Haru said. "You aren't like that. It's not like you to give up without a fight, so we'll fight. And if we can't get it this year, then next year! I'll wait! I'll wait..."
"Forever?" Kuri said with a sad smile.
"I'll fight with every breath in my body." Haru said.
"No regrets?" She asked.
"No looking back."
Haru kissed Kuri.
New Years was coming. He had to save her.