#16: The Perfect Boyfriend will...
Always show affection when you depart from each others company, even when his friends are watching
Three similar looking boys walked alongside each other, each toting a small carry-on bag. A dark-haired beauty was beside the curly-haired one, the four of them following a swarm of other teens. They were in a busy airport hallway, crowded and congested with noise, but the girl's wails could still be heard.
"I'll miss you!"
"Princess, it's only going to be three months." The boy tried to comfort the girl, with no success.
"But that's looooong!" The "Princess" whined tearfully, apparently not caring that she looked like a five year-old, trailing behind the boy and tugging on his sleeve.
"But we'll text and call and email, remember?" He pulled her into a close embrace, and she squeezed him back.
"It's not the same!" She sniffled into his shoulder;
"I know, but I'll be back."
Calling and shouts interrupted their exchange. Releasing grip and looking over, the two saw their crowd of friends attempting to claim the boy's attention.
The curly-haired boy took the girl's hands, and looked directly into her eyes. "I have to go now. Shane, Jason, and my other friends are waiting."
"I know. They're right there," she replied, holding his hands tighter as he tried to initiate a final farewell.
"That means you have to let go, Alex."
"Oh." She let go of him slowly, reluctance etched over her face. "Promise you won't forget me?"
"I, Nate Gray, will not forget you and call you once I arrive." He kissed her cheek, while the girls in the crowd and the boy dubbed Shane 'awww'ed. He walked away, onto the flight, while Alex waved. Then he turned back at the sound of her vibrant voice.
"Love you!"
He gave a soft, crinkly-eyed smile. "Me too."