The dreaded day had come. It was time for Lucas and Peyton to go their separate ways. Lucas had driven Peyton to the airport, so he could say goodbye to her before driving to Chapel Hill. Peyton's flight had just been called to board.
"Well, I guess it's time." Peyton was starting to cry. Lucas took her in his arms, and kissed her passionately.
"Peyt, you are going to do great in Savannah. You have nothing to worry about. I love you, and I will still be here for you."
"I love you too Luke. Thank you for being so supportive. I'm sure you will do great at UNC too. In fact, I know you will." They were both crying now. This was the hardest thing either of them had ever done.
"Well, you better get going, you can't miss your plane." Lucas gave Peyton one last kiss before letting her go.
"Luke, I just need you to know that you are my hero. I know how much courage it takes for you to let me do this. I love you. I will call you when he plane lands." Lucas could barely choke out the four words he was about to say.
"I love you too." With that, Peyton walked away from Lucas, and boarded her flight to Savannah.
Lucas was left in the airport, still standing in the same spot. It had only been five minutes since she left, but he already couldn't stand being without her. Now, he had to go to UNC, and follow his own dreams.