The Life of Callista Hamato: Leo's Love Story Book 1

by TMNTFANGIRL1116

It doesn't seem easy finding for a mutant turtle to find true love. People always think that something that looks different from themselves is dangerous. But not Callista Sorrento, a young girl with a dramatic past who is trained in the ways of the ninja. When saved by the leader in blue, it seems that not only has she found her prince, but that true love can come even for a mutant

25. Chapter 25

Leo's Pov...
I had been very tense of late. Dragons were getting harder and harder to deal with, and not just from multiplying soldiers but by their increasing brutal strength. Each battle we had one of us or all of us would come back home with an injury of some kind. This was really starting to get serious and I knew that if it would get any worse, our home and my whole family lives would be in the path of total destruction. I had tried to progress magnificently in my training, moving rapidly and surpassing each obstacle that was thrown at me. It was my determination that kept me going for days on end.

Following the last battle with the Dragons, getting my shoulder badly sliced open I had thrown myself head first into my training with an all out devotion and focus, that I have never put myself into before. But I had hit a stopping block. You see I tried to get my brothers to follow in my lead, but to my disappointment they couldn't keep up with the intense training and kept complaining I was being too demanding and controlling.

Callista was trying her best to keep up with me, but even she was struggling too. I couldn't get them all on the same page like I was and I knew that if I didn't now, it could be a battle of life or death for everyone. As I was training hard doing katas at lighting speeds, Splinter was watching me with a very serious frown. I knew from just glancing that something was wrong. His frown deepened when I slicing my sword across the air with brute force and anger. Before I could make another swing, Splinter stepped forward hitting the floor with his cane. "Leonardo", he said

I immediately stood straightened placing my sword by my side with the tip of the blade stabbed into the floor. A deep frown spread across my face. I had seen that look in my master's eyes before, as well as the tone. I knew that this would be a serious talk. "Kneel", Splinter said

I knelt before him, lower my gaze respectfully I could hear him shuffling across the room and picking something up. When he made his way back I looked up. He was holding something wrapped in cloth and tied with a blue ribbon. "Your daughter Eleanora sensed your distress and wanted you to have this", he said, putting in front of my knees "She couldn't find the right moment to give this to you, but I have now, due to the arrangements I have made"

"What do you mean sensei? Are you going somewhere?", I asked

"No my son, I have arranged for you to go away for training", he said

My posture straightened and my eyes went wide. "I don't know sensei, that doesn't sound like a good idea right now, I mean Ellie is turning six in just three weeks, I need to be there for that", I said

"I know", Splinter said, lowering his gaze "I have considered this, but with the growing threats of the dragons getting stronger, we need to be ready for any invasions and defend our home at all costs. I know someone who can help you teach everyone effectively, I have arranged for you to spend six months with him in Japan"

My eyes then went huge. "Back to Japan? For that long?", I said

Splinter placed a calming paw on my shoulder. "I know my son, and it was very difficult for me to do this as of now, knowing how much you have your own family now and responsibilities, but it has to be done", he said

I then went silent, and my gaze riveted to the floor in front of him. "When I do leave sensei?", I asked, sounding defeated

"Tonight", he said

He gave my shoulder an encouraging squeeze and he then left me, sensing I needed a few moments to be alone. "You may say goodbye to your brothers in whatever manner you may wish, but I suggest that you take the valuable time you have to say goodbye to your wife and daughter", he said "Be sure to pack your things as well"

He then retreated back into his room, leaving me in the center of the dojo. I then looked back down beside my leg to see the little present Ellie had made for me. I untied the ribbon carefully and folded back the fabric. It was a necklace in the shape of a key made out of green clay with a heart on top of the handle. There was a little note inside of the fabric and I smiled seeing Ellie's handwriting.

"My heart belongs to Daddy, he holds to the key to it"

It was beautiful. One of the best things she has ever given me. I slid the chain around my neck and clipped it closed. I held it in my hand briefly looking at it before my hand enclosed around it, then letting it hang from my neck. I then leave the dojo, luckily Calli and Ellie were out visiting Leatherhead and my brothers were too distracted with their interests to notice me leaving looking heavily depressed. I shut the door to the bedroom and sighed heavily. I had no idea how I was going to explain this to everyone, especially the girls. My mind was going a hundred miles per hour and there was no signs of slowing down.

I begin to pack my gym bag packing the things I do need but mostly want to bring with me. Photos of my brothers and I when we were younger, a few drawings that Ellie made for me, an extra bandanna, plenty of ninja stars, some assorted small and light weapons like my manriki and shuko spikes. I slid my sword in one of my other shoulder sheaths placing it beside my bag on the bed. But I was missing one item. I looked up towards my side of the bed and on my nightstand was a netsuke wooden carved turtle figurine on a leaf. Calli had given it to me on first year wedding anniversary making it herself, from learning wood carving from her master. I carefully took it and held it in my hand before enclosing it with my fingers. I gently tucked it away in my bandanna to keep it safe from breaking before I zipped up my bag. As I placed my bag on the ground I heard the giggling of my little girl and the sweet laughs of my wife fill the lair, my stomach couldn't help but twist up in pain and guilt. I thought I would have more time to plan it out, but it was too late. I have to tell them. I walked out of the bedroom closing the door so they wouldn't have to see my bag just yet. Ellie smiled happily seeing me as she came running up at me.

"Daddy!", she said, hugging me around my leg

"Hey GreenBean, how was Leatherhead's?", I asked, rubbing the back of her head

"Good! We went on a ride in the rapids!", she said, excitedly

"Sounds like fun", I said, with a small smile

Calli then came walking up with her beautiful smile on her face. "Hey baby", she said, hugging me around my shoulders

"Hi honey", I said, hugging her with my one arm and kissing her temple

Calli pulled away quickly and I could sense she already knew something was up. She looked up at me and placed her soft hand on my cheek. "Leo, are you okay?", Calli asked, sounding worried "What's wrong?"

I turned away from her walking a short distance. "Leo what's going on?", she asked

I sighed. This was it. There was no avoiding it. I turned around and faced my wife and daughter breaking the unwanted news of my departure.

Calli's Pov...
"I'm being sent to Japan for training", Leo said

My brothers stared at me, seeing the sadness rise up inside of me. It was like I had just been shot in the chest by a gun. My hands trembled and my lips begin to quiver, showing clear signs I was not happy with any of this. The look in my dark blue eyes could have drowned the whole city. "Master Splinter said it will make me a better leader", Leo said, sounding quiet

I began to look around uncontrollably, trying to remove the words that were just said out of my mind that kept repeating. My eyes then fell upon Ellie, who was standing beside me as she looked at Leo with the same amount of sadness. "Will we be coming with you Daddy?", she asked

"I am afraid not Green Bean, it will only just be me", Leo said, shaking his head closing his eyes

"But that means you will missing my birthday", she said, running off

I then watched as she then ran into her room slamming her door, and my attention turned back towards Leo. "You don't need to be a better leader over half way across the world! You need to be here with us!", I said, struggling to talk clearly

Leo just looked at me guilty standing there as he looked away. "You are not leaving!", I said, as small tears begin to gather at the corners of my eyes "You are not going anywhere! You can be a better leader here in New York, what makes Japan any different than home?"

My brow began to mirror as I controlled my feelings, but my barrier of emotions was starting to crack. "Guys would you please leave for a moment please? I need to speak with Calli", Leo said, quietly looking back up at the others

Donnie and Raph obediently nodded and left the living room, but Mikey hesitated and stayed put on the couch. "But Leo-", he said

"Now Mikey!", Leo said, firmly

The commanding tone in Leo's voice made Mikey follow out quickly behind Raph and Donnie as I started to sniffle. It was hard to control myself now, I was at a point where I wouldn't be able to stay firm. I knew I was obviously fighting a losing battle on my emotions. "Calli", Leo said, softly

"You can't just walk away from us Leo!", I said, angrily "Why do you have to?!"

"Because Master Splinter told me to go", he said "I don't want to leave Calli, I would do anything to stay"

"I can understand a week or two, but for six months in out in the wilderness with someone you don't even know?! That is beyond the line!", I said

"Calli please", Leo said, holding his arms trying to hug me

"No!", I said, with my voice choking stepping back "I forbid to let this to happen! I am not letting you leave! Over my dead body! You can tell Splinter I am not allowing this to go forward, because I am not having any of it!"

I turned away and walked quickly towards the bedroom and shut the door behind me. I leaned against it for a moment, conscious that Leo will try and follow me. It was dark, only a line of light underneath my feet from the light of the drawing near evening left to light it up partially. I climbed into bed and I took a blanket that was on the edge of the bed and wrapped myself up tightly, shivering from the crying. I curled up and began to sob hard into my pillow. Why did this happen to me all of a sudden? It was like I was being punished for something that I did wrong and my mind was scrambling trying to find the answer. I sob harder into my pillow.

It felt like I was going to lose him forever. His heartbroken look as I left, I was so hard on him, shocked by my savagery, will he forgive me for what I have done? My thoughts are all haywire and jumped, echoing and bouncing off the inside of my skull. I felt so alone, I wanted Yani. I remember his wise words he gave to me once before.

"Follow your heart my little cricket and don't over think things. You are young, full of potential and beautiful. When you do meet that special someone, he will always stay with you and never leave for the gifts that you have to offer and will keep that beautiful smile you always have on your face"

I did allow those gifts, and I have a husband who is leaving me for half a year and my anguished broken spirit to show for it. The thought of him not coming back from anything that could possible happen out there in that dangerous land is practically choking me.

I heard the door open and I laid still, not moving one bit as the silent tears continued to roll down my cheeks. I then felt the bed shift under the weight and I could feel Leo climb in behind me. "Shhhhhh", he said, soothingly

I want to pull away from him, move to the other side of the bed but I am paralyzed. I can't move and lie stiffly not yielding at all. "Please don't fight me Calli, please", he whispered

He pulled me gently into his arms buying his face into the material of my bandanna, kissing my neck. "Don't be angry", he said, softly

His voice was achy and sad. My heart clenches answer and releases a fresh wave of silent sobbing. He continued to kiss me softly and tenderly, but I remain still. We lie together like this, neither of us saying anything what seemed like forever. He just held me in his arms comfortingly. I relax and stop crying after a little while. Dusk comes and goes, and the dimming light coming from underneath the door was fading away as evening moves on and we still laid together quietly. "I don't want to hurt you, it's the last thing I ever want to do", he said, softly

I turn very slowly in his arms so I can face him. I am resting my head on his arm. His eyes were showing the true definition of sadness. I gazed at his beauty. He's giving nothing away, but he keeps his eyes on mine, hardly blinking. In such a short time, Leo has become so, so dear to me. I reached up and caress his cheek and run the tops of my fingers across his skin. His eyes closed and he exhales shakily. "I'm sorry", I whispered

"What for?", he asked, looking at me concerned

"What I said", I said

"You had every right to say that Calli", he said "And I am sorry I hurt you"

"I know you didn't mean to", I said, shaking my head slightly "I was just struck...like I had no warning about any of this"

"I know, and neither did I", he said, rubbing my shoulder "I don't want to do this"

"Can't you just say no?", I asked "I mean you don't have to do this"

"But I have to Calli, I have to obey to Splinter's wishes", he said "He is our father"

"Leo you are not a child anymore, you are a grown man, he can't tell you what to do anymore", I said "You should be able to go on your own path and do what you want to do and accomplish your goals"

"I know, but he is my father no matter what and I do follow what he thinks should be the best to do" he said

"What about Ellie? You know she is just devastated as me", I said "You can't be gone for so long, she will be heartbroken without you here"

"Believe me I know the consequences", he said "I didn't want to have to do this, but I have to do this, it will benefit our future as a team and as a family. You know its getting worse with the Dragons, what if this could help us? Because what if the next time we face will be worse than what we have endured?"

I then sit up as he followed me. "Then you got to do what you got to do", I said, looking down "You need to tell Ellie what's happening, she has the right to know"

"I better do it now, while I still have time", he said

Leo then slid out of bed, but stopped for a moment as he kissed my forehead rubbing my shoulder, before leaving out the door.

Leo's Pov...
My fears were realized that I would get the reaction I would be expecting from my wife and daughter I would be leaving for the course of six months to Japan. There were no amount of words to explain how much this is hurting me. I feel like I got hit by a subway. I have no choice in this matter and even though it was hurting all of us I am doing this for what's my best for my family.

I came up to Ellie's bedroom door to find it closed. I took a deep breath before I knocked on it softly, but there was no response. I knocked on it again, but there was no answer and I opened up the door quietly.

"Ellie", I said, softly

I heard her soft whimpers coming from inside as I walked in. But there was no sign of Ellie in her room. I could hear her just not see her. But it didn't take me long to find her once I found her little foot sticking out from under her bed. I walked over and knelt down on my knees and looked underneath her finding Ellie hiding curled up hugging her legs, looking down. "Oh Green Bean", I said, looking at her sadly

Ellie turned over on her side looking away from me as I sighed softly. "Honey please come out from under there", I said

"I don't want to", she said, crying

I sighed softly. "Sweetheart please, I need to talk to you about this", I said "Believe me, this isn't easy for me either, but you need to understand why"

There was no movement from her as she continued to lay there. I sighed thinking that I wasn't going to get anywhere with Ellie, till I heard movement and I saw her crawling out from under her bed in front of me. "Thank you", I said, as I picked her up by her arms

We both sat down on her bed as I pushed her braid over her shoulder. "Okay Ellie, I think its time we had one of our heart to heart talks, turtle to munchkin", I said, rubbing her shoulder

"Why are you leaving me?", she asked, looking upset

"Oh honey, I am not leaving you forever, I am just only going to be gone for a little while", I said "I am going on a little trip"

"Like we did on the vacation with Aunt April and Uncle Casey?", she asked

"Yeah", I said, smiling a little nodding "Like that, its just going to be longer"

"But why so far away? Why can't you stay with us in New York?", she asked

"You know we are facing a hard battle right now sweetheart and I don't want anyone to get hurt, the reason I am going there its because I will be safe there and it's going to give me a whole set of new challenges to master to become a better leader", I said "And I will be able to teach them to you so you can learn them as well to help you with your training and also to prepare you for the challenges you will face when you take my place"

"When I become leader?", she asked

"Yes, you are right", I said, nodding

Ellie looked away for a few moments trying to understand everything I have told her. I didn't know how she was going to take this, either she might accept or even become more upset. I waited anxiously for her to say anything at all, but finally she looked back up at me. "Do you understand now why I am leaving?", I asked "Please tell me you do"

She nodded slowly. "I understand", she said, softly

I smiled a little in relief. "I knew you would", I said "You are my strong little ninja"

She giggled as she crawled towards me and I pulled her into a hug. "I wish I can come with you", she said, laying her head on my shoulder

"Believe me, I would take you with me to show you what's out there", I said "But someone has got to stay here and watch over the family while I am gone"

"Who?", she asked, looking up at me

"That would be you, I need you here to take care of Mama, Grandpa and everyone", I said "Do you think you can do that for me?"

She nodded and I smiled kissing her cheek. "That's my big girl", I said, hugging her tight

Ellie hugged around my neck tight as we held each there close. "I love you Daddy", she said, quietly

"I love you too sweetheart", I said, rubbing her shell

Calli's Pov...
When nightfall came our walk to the docks was very quiet, it was the most silent time Leo and I have had ever. I didn't like it one bit. It was awkward and uncomfortable for the both of us, but what could I do? What more could you do when someone's mind is made up and they were sticking to their decision? There was nothing. I have been coming to think about why Leo has decided to do this and how really he is only trying to protect us, like he always has. He always does the right thing for our family.

We arrived at the edge of the docks hidden by huge crates to not been seen by dock workers. I tried walking as slow as I could to not let this moment go by so fast, because I knew this was going to be painful to say goodbye to Leo. The cargo boat was loading up the last of its supplies giving us enough time to say our goodbyes. "So this is it", Raph said

"Yeah I guess so", Leo said

"It's going to be quite different without you around for so long bro", Mikey said

"I know it will be different for awhile, but it's going to be worth it", Leo said "I will show you everything I am going to be learning and it will help us out with defeating the Dragons"

"Sure hope so", Donnie said

"I hope my good friend can teach you many things Leonardo, and hope you will use your skills that you have gained wisely", Splinter said "For this will not be like any training I have done with you, you will be required to be faster, stronger, and wiser"

"Yes master", Leo said, bowing in respect "Thank you for the forewarning"

"You are wearing the key", Ellie said, pointing up at her dad

Leo smiled and got down on his knees in front of her. "You made this for me?", he asked

"I saw you looked upset when got that ouchie from patrolling and I thought it would make you feel better", Ellie said "Mama showed me how to make it look like a key"

"I love it, I will keep it on while I am in Japan for training", Leo said, rubbing her shoulder

"Maybe it will bring you good luck, kind of like a lucky charm", she said "Like all the ones you all gave me"

She then held up her wrist and showed the many charms she has gotten from everyone in the family on a silver chain. A four leaf clover, a pot of gold, a rainbow, a crescent moon, and golden horseshoe. "You know it just might", he said, with a smile "We will have to find out and see"

"I wish I could come, I am going to miss you", Ellie said, sadly

"I will miss you too, but next time I go I will bring everyone with me", Leo said "Sound like a deal?"

"Deal", Ellie said, with a smile

"Come here you", he said, holding his arms out to her

Ellie ran to him as they hugged each other tightly and I couldn't help but smile a little, seeing the loving father and daughter relationship that my husband and little girl have with each other. It was like what some dads do with their children, but this one here was different in its own unique way. What would look scary to others, shows that even with different appearances it can show the same love and affections like anyone else could give.

They let go of each other before Leo kissed her head and he slowly stood up to face me, getting interaction with him after such long hours of silence.

He caressed my cheek as I sniffled and he turned my head to face him, wiping away some tears. "Callista...I understand what you are going through and believe me I don't want this to be happening to you again. You have been through too much for someone like you. But I hope you do understand why I am doing this. I go through hard decisions most of the time with all of us, thinking about what I have to do to protect you all and do what's best for everyone", he said

I wiped more tears away before I sighed shakily and look up at him. "I understand, and I know the sacrifices that you have made have benefited us and I know I have to make this sacrifice for you. I don't like this, but no matter what you choose I will stand by you all the way that I have decided to do now", I said "And no matter where you go, how far away we are, I will always love you"

Leo brought me close to him as he hugged me tight and I cried into his shoulder, the pain overwhelming me. I sensed that Leo was sharing the same pain, thinking this is one of the worst days of our lives. Slowly the hug began to loosen as much I wanted for it too last as long as possible, and Leo and I released each other. "Stay on the trails, keep moving, keep your eyes open, and just be safe", I said "Let me know when you get there"

"Of course", he said, nodding

"And promise me one thing?", I said

"Anything", he said

"You come back home to all of us", I said

"I will, I promise you", he said "I will come home, you can count on me"

The boat horn sounded and Leo looked back to see the boat was blowing off smoke. "I have to go", he said

"Right", I said, choking a little "Be careful and have a safe trip"

"I will and thank you", he said, as he leaned down and we gave each other a peck

"Goodbye Daddy", Ellie said, walking up beside me

He knelt down and hugged her tightly giving her head a deep kiss. "Bye honey, be good now, I love you", he said

"I love you too Daddy", she said

Leo gave her one last squeeze as he stood up giving me one last hug and he picked up his bag and ran for the boat just as it was leaving the port. He jumped on board and snuck down into the cargo area through a latched door. We walked up towards the edge of the boat dock as we saw Leo again through a small window at the back of the boat. He waved sadly towards me and I waved back letting a few more tears fall down. I could see a single tear was falling form his eye followed by more as he was going out farther and farther out into the ocean, disappearing from my sight.

My attention was drawn away watching the water rippling from the boat trail, as I felt a pair of arms hug around my leg. I looked down and could see the tears slowly falling down from Ellie's eyes as she shivered against me. I knelt down and gently picked her up in my arms and we hugged each other close as Ellie cried softly in my shoulder. "I miss Daddy already", she said

"I do too Eleanora", I said, rocking her slowly in my arms pressing my head against hers

"He will come home, will he?", she asked, looking up at me

I dried away some of her tears. "He will, his promises always do fulfill", I said

She nodded silently and laid her head back down on my shoulder as we stared out towards the open sea, already feeling like an uncompleted puzzle, with one piece that won't be back to fill the gap for months to come.

"Calli, is there anything we can do?", Mikey asked, as I could hear him walking up behind me

"No Mikey, I need to you and the others to take Ellie home", I said, turning around and handing him Ellie "I need to be alone"

"Sure Calls whatever you need", he said, taking her into his arms

Ellie snuggled into her uncle's shoulder falling asleep as he held her close. "I'll be home in a little while", I said "Will you guys be okay?"

"Yeah yeah we will be alright, don't worry about it", he said "I will get her to bed when we get back"

"Thank you", I said, nodding

The boys turned away and started walking back home with my sleeping daughter in tow as I turned back towards the ocean to see Leo's cargo boat was already gone from view. Already it seemed like he has been gone forever and it will be months before I see my beloved husband again. I touch my heart and feel it start to crack, I guess that is how it feels when the person you love so much that makes up for it all leave and you feel it already start to come apart.

"Callista my dear", Splinter said, softly as I could feel his arms wrap around me

And I then just snapped. "Let go of me! No!", I said, struggling out of his grasp pushing his arm away "Don't touch me!"

I stood in front of him straightening up and stare at him as the tears angrily dash out of my eyes. He was looking at me, watching me thinking that I was going to bolt for it with wide eyes bemused. "Is this what you want? You want me to be in this state of mind?", I asked

"Callista please", he said, trying to reach out to me

"Don't touch me", I said, angrily

I then hugged myself feeling myself shake with frustration and sadness. "Sending him out there when one of most important events in my daughter's life is just around the corner?", I said "How could you think that I would be okay with this? You should of talked to me about this first, I know he is your son, but he is my husband and the father of your granddaughter"

He stood there looking at me warily. "Callista, my daughter", he said, stepping closer

"Don't", I said, stepping backwards "I can't stand to be near you right now"

I turn stiffly and I walked away from the docks leaving Splinter alone, not bothering to look back. I am so mad, angry scalding tears spill down my cheeks and I brush them furiously aside. I just couldn't be near anyone right now. I just wanted to curl up. Curl up and recuperate from all this in some way. Heal my shattered heart and spirit. How could this just happen? This is hurting me more than anything.

I rubbed my head. It hurts badly from the painful crying. I didn't want to go home. I knew if the boys saw me in this state they knew something bad had happened between Splinter and I and I just didn't want to deal with the drama right now. I knew I would had to deal with it later on, but right now was just wasn't the time. I went to the one place I could always go to get away from the troubles.

As I arrived on my teenage years paradise, I could feel the tension rushing through my bloodstream release as I heard the soothing sounds of the ocean waves rushing up the shore and washing over my feet. The cold water shot up chills up my spine straight to my head making an immediate relief to my headache. I continued on with my walk until I reached my destination. I did come here a lot when it came to relieving stress and get away from city living. There are many ways to calm down when your upset and Yani has shown me many, but I always turned to water for a sense of calm and clarity. My affinity for water is even reflected in the near universal attraction to the color blue. I am drawn to its aquatic hues.

Since I was a little girl I have always loved the beach. I loved building sandcastles, riding the waves, looking for crabs, the list goes on and on. As I grew older I began to love the beach for more than just the sand castles and the waves. I love laying in the sand with a good book while listening to the ocean in the background. I loved coming here with my friends during spring break, having fun and listening to music. Sometimes Yani would come with me down here and we would have great talks and play beach games to goof around with each other.

After turning into a mutant I did come here every chance I could get to have some alone time. I would come here everyday if I could. Even during the winter time I will go out and walk around for a bit. Whenever I am angry or upset I always find relief in going here. It calms me down and helps me relax. It reminds me that when life does have its moments, they don't always last forever.

I get to my own little spot underneath a huge palm tree that was planted here. I sit down in the cool soft sand and there was no better feeling having my toes being buried in the sand and listening to sounds of the ocean. It took me away to another place, and I could feel all my troubles and frustrations disappear.

I move my legs into lotus position and close my eyes slowly and start to meditate. I began to relax my body and release all areas of tension. I begin to breathe deeply as I allowed my neck and back relax by relaxing my spine. My arms and legs become loose and I began to breathe in and out as I felt my body become more and more relaxed with each one. But the relaxation didn't last long when I started hearing Leo's last words he said to me before he left and I was losing concentration. I tried to focus but shutting out everything but the words kept repeating more and more faster and faster until I finally shot awake panting hard.

I leaned against the palm tree sighing in frustration. I then heard a loud horn honking in the distance. I looked up and in the distance I could see a cargo boat going into the direction of the moon's trail of light. I knew from looking at the size and the way it looked, it was Leo's boat. I slowly stood up and walked towards the edge where the waves came crashing down as the small speck began to become apart of the night sky. I then began to sing softly to myself.

I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd
Need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do
Reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missin' you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missin', too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
Yeah, yeah
And all I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do, I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe; I need to feel you here with me
Yeah

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing, too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear
Will always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you

My voice was drowned by the breezy wind, shutting out the words from the love song, and carried away. I only wished that they had make it to Leo and he could be able to hear me.

"Goodbye...Leonardo", I said, quietly