I knew I had to leave Kevin.
People would come, like they always did, and try to steal me away, and Kevin was strong but—he'd get hurt.
People had tried to be around me over the years. Kind people. And they always got hurt.
So I pulled a bag from his closet and started stealing any clothes that looked like they might fit.
I threw my hoshi in, and then was shocked by his voice.
"Going somewhere."
Xxx
Kevin always knew she'd leave.
But maybe he could stop her. Prove he could protect her.
"Don't go." Kevin said softly. "Please. I won't let anyone hurt you anymore. My friends, Ben and Gwen, we're all heroes, we save the world together. And I-I don't want you to go. Be here. With me. Together."
Reiko looked up at him, and put the hoshi in his hands.
"Then protect my heart, it belongs to you."