It took me awhile to figure out how I wanted to do this. I wasnt even sure if I wanted to make a chapter out of this. Though, I think it's a good way to say goodbye.

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Chapter 19

The last few days before Marco, Dylan, and Hazel had to leave was spent hanging out them as much as I could. Dylan would be the first one to leave and he left on the Saturday. Marco, Ellie and I were all there to see him off.

"By Dylan." Ellie said giving him a hug.

"Dylan, I'm gonna miss you." I said as I also grabbed him in a hug.

"No you're not." He laughed.

"Maybe not." I joked back.

"Don't worry, I'll be back for the camping trip." He smiled at me before turning to Marco.

"Promise you'll call and write, oh and text!" Marco said looking at his boyfriend through puppy dog eyes.

"You know I will." Dylan smiled. He brought his forehead to meet Marco's. They stared at each other for a moment before Dylan leaned a little farther down and brushed his lips against Marco's. I don't know why but Ellie and I instantly turned to Mr. and Mrs. Michalchuk who's faces were blank. They seemed to be undisturbed by this. It made me relax. I so glad they were so accepting. Of Dylan and of me.

Marco and Dylan parted and hugged.

"I love you." Dylan whispered in Marco's ear.

"I love you." Marco replied back.

Dylan then endured a long goodbye from Mr. and Mrs. Michalchuk who made him promise to visit and call more often. Dylan's bags were already in the car. He just had one more handbag which he picked up. He waved goodbye and drove off.

"I miss him so much." Marco said. He had tears in his eyes.

"Marco, he hasn't even disappeared from view yet." Ellie said.

"But he's gone."

Ellie shook her head.

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It was Marco's turn to leave the next day. Ellie, Hazel and me gathered at Marco's house.

"Marco, I'm going to miss you." Ellie said embracing him in a tight hug.

"I'm going to miss you too." He replied.

Ellie gave a small smile as they parted.

"Come her." I said wrapping my arms around him in a melodramatic way. Marco laughed.

"Alex." He said shaking his head. "I'm going to miss you."

"I know." I joked. I gave him a small grin.

Hazel came over and grabbed Marco in a hug.

"Bye." She said.

"Bye Hazel." Marco replied. They parted and there was a silence.

"So when are you leaving?" Ellie finally asked.

"Oh, not for a few hours. I still have to finish packing and then I'm gonna wait for my parents to get off work so they can say goodbye."

"When will you be back?" Ellie asked.

"Probably not till summer." Marco replied.

"Well, we will make sure we have one hell of a summer." I joked.

Everyone laughed.

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The last person to finally leave was Hazel. We had dinner at the Dot the eve before she was to return to University. It was just Hazel and I. I had invited Ellie but she had to work.

"So, I do have to admit this has been a good holiday." Hazel said taking a sip of coke.

"Yea, I enjoyed the holidays too."

"You know Alex, I'm going to miss you." She said.

"Me too Hazel." I laughed. It felt weird saying that to her.

"Well, we will have to keep in touch." Hazel smiled.

"Definitely." I replied.

"And we can hang out over the summer." Hazel said, though I got the feeling it was more of a question.

"Sure, we'll hang out."

"And Paige will hopefully be back." She said cheerfully.

"Yep." I said. I turned my gaze back to my food.

"Oh, Alex. I'm sorry I forgot."

"No, don't be." I replied quickly.

Hazel stared at me for a moment.

"Alex? You don't still have feelings for...?"

"No." I lied, "I've moved on."

Hazel didn't look like she believed me.

"Alex." She chuckled, "How did you turn out to be so cool?"

"I've always been. You've just failed to notice." I said cockily.

"I guess so."

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Sorry for updates being a little slow. I've been busy dealing with stuff. I also had a bit of writers block. I'm hoping to have chapter 20 up in a day or two.