A/N: Okay, so this is a really long chapter. The beginning is just happening, there isn't really something happening only Rukia and Ichigo spending time together. The point is to show how they've spent so much time with each other through the years, so keep that in mind if it seems kinda blah. During the middle is where the main aspect of the story comes in. I tried to make the ending very emotional. Also, the chapter title was named after the song "Wherever you will go," by The Calling. I suggest you take a listen to it somehow. So enjoy.
Disclaimer: Don't own anything.
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Chapter 2: Wherever You Will Go
It was already noon and they just arrived at the park. Rukia was wearing a mini-skirt with a t-shirt, while Ichigo was wearing khaki pants with a buttoned down t-shirt. They walked side-by-side finally reaching a lake that stretched out nicely. There were many kids playing around, couples having picnics, and dogs being walked.
"So, what exactly do you want to do until six?" Ichigo asked with his hands in his pockets, looking at Rukia.
She continued to stare out at the lake as a boat was going across. "I don't know."
"What do you mean 'You don't know'? You're the one who wanted to come to the park before all this meeting-shit was planned," Ichigo replied irritated.
She turned to look at him, with her hands on her hips. "Fine, let's go get some ice cream from the stall over there. I'm starving." She pointed to a stall visible from another edge of the lake.
"Well that turned out alright!" Rukia exclaimed throwing away a napkin used to whip her mouth.
Ichigo glared, "Well, that's because you weren't attacked by a dog and lost your ice cream cone."
Rukia smirked, "Hey! I offered you some of mine and all you did was stay in silence and avoided eye contact."
Ichigo was embarrassed of sharing the same cone as her. It was too intimate for his taste.
He huffed, "This is ridiculous. We still have a lot of time left." He turned and saw Rukia staring out onto the lake again. Her eyes seemed to glisten with the water, as the sun reflected in them. She stared out at the boat with desire in her mind. Lighter in attitude, Ichigo said, "Come on."
Her head snapped towards him and was shocked to feel his hand grab hers. Her eyes went wide as she looked from their hands to him in what seemed to be under a millisecond. Dumbstruck by his action, "W-where are we going?"
He wouldn't answer, but instead led them to a dock. Ichigo walked over to a man as Rukia just stood there looking out into the lake. Deep in the center boats were allowed to sail, but towards the shore, people were swimming. It was surprisingly very clean, but that's what it should be like due to the amount of 'No Littering" signs.
Ichigo handed the man money and walked back to Rukia, leading her to a boat. He stepped in and held out his hand for her to grab, "Here. Get in."
His behavior was shocking to her. He was being really weird, nice even. She grabbed his hand, feeling his coarse fingertips, yet soft palm. No matter, she had to admit she wasn't complaining about it. She rather liked it…
"Why are we doing this?"
"Don't act stupid. I could tell ever since we reached the lake you wanted to go out here. So we're out here." He picked up the oars and started rowing.
They went towards the dead middle of the lake, away from the dock. Until Ichigo put down the oars and sat back. They had been in silence just admiring the scenery.
"What do ya think this 'important meeting' is about?" Ichigo asked trying to relax.
Rukia just shrugged looking out at some kids splashing around near shore. "I rather not think about it. Every time something like this happens it makes me uneasy. It's never good news."
Ichigo stared curiously at Rukia and leaned up, in a closer position to his companion. He could see her discomfort from the conversation. He decided to try to loosen the tension.
"Hey Rukia, what do you think that is?" he said pointing into the water next to the boat.
She eagerly moved to the edge to see, "Are you going blind, Ichigo? I don't see a thing!"
He leaned farther out of the boat to point closer to the water, as she moved closer to look. "You have to look harder than! See? There."
Her eyebrows furrowed, "You're insane. There's nothing ther-" Ichigo quickly moved his hand and splashed Rukia dead in the face. It managed to get some of her shirt wet too. She was dripping with her mouth open in shock from what he had done.
"Ichigo Kurosaki! You ass! I'm soaked!" She yelled standing up in the boat. He laughed.
"I couldn't help it! Your reaction was priceless!"
"You know what else is priceless? Your life! That's why it won't be so hard to kill you!" she yelled.
He stood up, "Okay, calm down it was a joke! Geez, I was just trying to lighten the mood," Ichigo said looking away from her.
"Lighten the mood? How about I lighten the boat?!" She gave Ichigo a slight push on the chest making him lose his balance and fall right over the edge of the boat. In a split second, the splash was heard.
He resurfaced, "Rukia! What the hell?!"
"That was for splashing me," she said crossing her arms, sitting back down on the boat.
He glared, "Okay, okay. Fine, just help me back into the boat," he said holding his hand out to grab Rukia's.
She raised an eyebrow then grabbed his hand. Ichigo immediately smirked by this action and in a flash, he pulled Rukia over.
They were both soaked in the lake now. At first Rukia was pissed and started cursing at Ichigo until she splashed him. He then splashed her back and they were playing around and laughing before they could think about it.
Rukia felt something touch her leg. She screamed and flew into Ichigo, wrapping her arms around him. Ichigo froze, "Umm, what the hell are ya doing?"
"Something touched me!" she yelled frightened.
Ichigo laughed, "It's called fish. This is a lake, ya know. Not a pool."
Her cheeks turned slightly red. "Oh," was all she could utter out. Then they both noticed what position they were in. They were completely touching. They only thing in the way were their thin pieces of clothing that were glued to their skin due to the water. Their faces were so close they could feel each other breathing.
"Umm, I think we better go get dry. We have to meet up with 'em soon," Ichigo regretfully said.
"Y-yea. Good idea," Rukia agreed. They managed to get back into the boat, with Ichigo for the fourth time today, taking Rukia's hand and helping her in.
Their relationship has grown even stronger throughout the past years. They still managed to argue and childishly make fun of each other, but they have grown closer none the less. Everyone around them could see the way they would look at each other. They just couldn't see it themselves. Or maybe they did, but chose to ignore it. They've been through so much, yet they could go through so much more if only they knew how they truly felt.
They managed to retrieve some towels from the lifeguard station and at least tried to dry themselves off.
They started to walk to the rendez-vous point. Ichigo's gaze landed on Rukia as the sun was setting in the distance. Her hair was being blown lightly in the breeze, along with her skirt and shirt, showing her figure. He didn't realize it but stopped in his tracks while she continued to walk over towards the swings that were in the playground. This was their meeting place. He continued to stare in fascination. She seemed so, peaceful, at ease, and… beautiful.
She then turned around to face Ichigo, as one hand grasped the chain of a swing.
Too Ichigo's surprise, she was now looking at him and smiling, eyes holding slight amusement. "Ichigo, push me."
He couldn't deny the way she looked at him or the way she asked. It wasn't a question, yet it didn't feel like a demand. He walked over as she sat down. "Amused by the most childish things. You'll never change."
"You know it. Plus, you wouldn't want me to," she said nonchalantly.
Ichigo raised an eyebrow, as he continued to push her back to move the swing. "Oh really? How are you so sure?"
There was hesitation in her reply, "Otherwise you wouldn't continually save me, like you have during all this time I've known you." She finished by turning her head slightly to look back at Ichigo.
It was the same way she looked at him when she first saw him in the streets. The same way she looked at him as she was leaving through the gate back to Soul Society, as a prisoner. The same way she returned to him in the fight with a bounto. He was always left speechless by that look. That one look that seemed to somehow freeze time.
He smirked after finally snapping out of his hypnotism. He then replied without thinking of how she would repsond, "Just because I save ya doesn't mean I wouldn't mind if ya changed."
She started to raise her voice, "You know Ichigo. I was just trying to point out something to you that I appreciated, even though I didn't exactly say it like that-"
Ichigo stopped pushing her and grabbed the chains to steady the swing. He then turned her around by twisting the chain. Her eyes were wide by his actions.
"Well, why didn't you say it exactly like that? If you're trying to get a point across to me, you should know by now I can't figure it out through your way of speaking." He was looking into her eyes with full attention.
His eyes pierced at her soul as she stared back into those amber orbs. She smiled slightly, "You're right. Just, thanks for always watching over me. Even when I tell you I don't need you to. I know I can be stubborn and bitter, but you still stand up for me. Thanks Ichigo." She blushed as the moon was starting to shine brightly in the sky.
He smiled, "Ya know what, you're right. I wouldn't have ya any other way." At some point, Rukia's hands had been placed on top of Ichigo's, which were holding the chains on the swing. And Ichigo had been leaning forward, closer and closer to Rukia. They were closer than they ever thought they would be. Ichigo's head slightly tilted, as his lips were only an inch or so away from hers.
Then, Rukia whispered, "Ichigo, I-I…"
Leaning even closer without actually touching yet, Ichigo replied, "Yes Rukia?"
"I-I…" They both closed their eyes, anticipating what was coming.
"Yo!" was shouted from a distance. The two froze and then jumped back, blushing. 'So close,' was the same thought that ran through their minds.
Renji walked up followed by Rangiku, Toushirou, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Yoruichi and Urahara. They were all wearing modern day clothes. From the other direction came Ishida, Orihime, Tatsuki, and Chad. Tatsuki has been involved in everything ever since she told everyone she was able to see everything they did, when she shouldn't be able to.
Urahara and Yoruichi were accepted back into Soul Society freely, although they spent almost all of their time in the living world.
"Hey, sorry we're late! I needed help with my grocery shopping," Orihime said cheerfully as the rest of the group's faces turned green just at the thought of the things she bought.
Rangiku replied, "Oh its fine! We were late too. Renji, Yumichika, Urahara and Ikkaku were betting on how many guys I could get to drool over me as I walked down a street. Yoruichi and Captain stayed out of it. They obviously don't know fun when they see it." The said two rolled their eyes as the other four were smiling devilishly.
Rukia stood up from the swing and walked over to the group as Ichigo followed. "Okay so what's this all about?" Ichigo finally spoke.
They all stood in a rather large circular shape. Ichigo was leaning back against a tree, while the rest stood around, with Rukia opposite of Ichigo.
Toushirou started. "As you have probably realized, the amount of hollows appearing in the living world having steadily been decreasing. There hasn't been one for about five months. Soul Society has come to a conclusion and a decision. They have discovered that hollows will no longer interfere in the living world."
Ichigo raised an eyebrow, "And what is this decision?" Everyone looked in anticipation. The rest of the Soul Society inhabitants looked down towards the ground, not wanting to see the reactions of what now were their close friends.
Toushirou responded emotionless. "There is no longer a need for shinigami to protect the living. They can be of much more use in Soul Society."
Orihime piped in, "What are you saying exactly?"
Rukia's head was now looking toward the ground like the rest of the shinigami. She knew what this meant, like everyone else. But she didn't need the straight forward explanation.
Ishida pushed his glasses back on his nose, "Please, continue Hitsugaya."
So, he did, "We will no longer be coming to the living world. Rukia will no longer stay here. She will return with us. This is an indefinite move. There is nothing we can do to change it. We leave tomorrow."
Tatsuki spoke, "So you're leaving? We won't see you ever again?"
Renji's head snapped up from her questions. They had grown quite close over the years and it hurt him inside to have to answer her. "No, you'll see us again. When you leave this world permanently and stay in Soul Society."
"In other words, when we die," Chad said.
Finally Ichigo began to talk. He was talking so softly, while the rest were saying many things jumbled together in there attempt to grasp reality. But through all of there rambling, Ichigo's soft voice was heard, as he was leaning against the tree with his eyes staring intensely at a certain raven-haired girl looking at the ground.
"So you just expect us to sit here and watch you guys go out of our lives, like nothing happened? I don't know about you guys, but I can't do that," he said.
"You have to. You don't have a choice Ichigo. We don't have a choice. You'll have a normal life again. Something you were always meant to have," Rukia said snapping her head up at him with hurt somewhat visible in her eyes.
"A normal life, Rukia?" he said, leaning away from the tree. "My life has never been normal. I've always seen souls of the dead. When you came, it gave me a purpose. So don't make it sound like these past few years weren't destined to happen! Don't you dare push this aside like you do with all those other emotions you have bottled up inside!" He was talking straight to Rukia now. It seemed like the others didn't exist.
Her voice was shaky now. "Ichigo, please! Don't do this. We can't do this now. We can't change anything. Don't start something we won't finish. We don't have enough time if we even dare to step into this!" She was yelling and holding back any tears that threatened to fall.
"Why not?! Tell me why you're pushing this aside?!" They were practically face to face now.
"Because we'll be leaving tomorrow! We won't be able to deal with this argument in less than a day! I rather spend these last hours with you, not doing this!"
Ichigo turned his head away to not look at her. Everyone's face was grim. Orihime, Tatsuki and Rangiku were threatening to cry. The rest held stern faces with furrowed eyebrows. Rukia held her eyes shut to stop the tears that were so close to falling.
Toushirou spoke after countless minutes of silence. "We'll meet at the bridge along the river tomorrow at sunset. We'll say our goodbye's there. For now, let's enjoy what time we have left."
"I'm going home," Ichigo stated flatly as he turned and walked away. Rukia looked over at the group as they gave her a nod to confirm what she wanted to do. Rukia then ran off to the Kurosaki residence in search for the orange haired boy.
It was already late. Time went by really fast. It was eleven at night and Yuzu, Karin and Isshin were awake due to the recent information Rukia gave them about her departure. Ichigo has been locked in his room since he returned.
"I can't believe you're leaving, Rukia! We've grown so attached to you! You're like a sister to us," Yuzu said with tears in her eyes.
"Yeah, you were the only other sane person in this house, other than me. I don't know if I can go back to that," Karin supported Yuzu's statement.
"I've grown to love you guys so much. You are truly family to me. But I can't do anything about this. I have to go," Rukia said with sadness easily read all over her face and words.
"To lose a daughter like you will tear me apart, dear Rukia. But I do wish you make up with Ichigo before you go. You mean more to him than he may put out," Isshin said seriously.
Rukia smiled slightly, "I intend to. I just want to thank you for everything you guys have done for me. I will never forget you." They each gave hugs and proceeded to go to bed. Rukia was planning on leaving before everyone woke up to avoid another goodbye. She rather them not watch her walk out of their lives.
Rukia was still dressed, sitting on what was her bed for the past few years. Ichigo wouldn't open his door when she knocked earlier, but she needed to talk to him.
Ichigo was lying on his bed. He hadn't changed or eaten or done anything, for that matter, when he came home after that 'life changing meeting' in the park.
'How can she just leave? She's accepting this without even putting up a fight. Doesn't this place mean anything to her? Doesn't anyone here mean anything to her? Don't I… mean anything to her?' Ichigo thought looking straight up at the ceiling.
The night was beautiful. There wasn't a cloud in the sky so the moon was easily shining into his room through his open window. The wind came through his open window, filling the room with a gentle, cool breeze.
'I don't know if I can just watch her leave. She makes it look like she has no reason to stay here. To stay with me… why should I fight for her if she's going willingly?'
Then, he heard a noise. He figured it was Rukia tapping on his door again. It was midnight now, but considering she was leaving tomorrow, she would be awake in order to talk to him. He didn't respond to the noise. He couldn't face her knowing how it would end.
Suddenly, a noise came from the window was heard, and then a raven-haired girl jumped in, standing straight up as soon as she was balanced.
"Rukia! What-what are you doing?!" Ichigo managed to get out as he leaned up on his bed with is elbows.
She sighed, "It's the only way I could get in here to talk to you. You wouldn't open the door and as long as I've known you, you keep the window open at night. Ichigo, we need to talk."
Ichigo got up off his bed and started to walk towards the door, "We don't need to talk Rukia. Just - have a nice life," he said without looking at her.
She ran in front of him, well before he reached the door and pushed him to stop with her hands on his chest. "Ichigo! Stop being so childish! If you think you're the only one who's depressed or sad about this, then you really are an idiot!"
"Well if ya feel like that too, why aren't ya doing something about it?! Why are you just accepting it?!" Ichigo argued back.
"Because I can't do anything about it!" she said with Ichigo opening his mouth to reply, but Rukia held her index finger up in front of Ichigo's lips to stop him, knowing what he was going to say. "You can't do anything about it, Ichigo," she said softly, her eyes turning into puddles as the tears welded up.
Rukia's hands were still placed on his chest, while Ichigo's hands somehow managed to rest on her hips. His voice softened as well, "But I don't know if I can deal without having you there in my life."
She looked down from his sad, brown eyes, "You'll be able to. They plan on erasing our memories and taking away all of your spiritual powers."
He took a step back, breaking contact with her. "You have to be fucking kidding me! You're leaving, but now they are making us forget everything, like shinigami or spirits ever exited?! I can't take this anymore!" he couldn't believe this.
"They think this is the best way! I don't know what to think about it. Part of me doesn't want to forget a single thing, yet another part of me is not wanting to remember if it will only cause me pain," she said, the pain evident in her voice.
"Rukia," Ichigo said sternly, but Rukia cut in. "I know that you're probably not going to show up tomorrow, just because that's the way you are and you can't face things like this. So I'm going to tell you now, even though after tomorrow night you won't remember any of this. Since the first day we met, you've been there to protect me. We fought all the time about stupid things, we still do actually, but you always cared about what happened to me even though you never showed it."
"Rukia-" Ichigo said.
"No. Let me finish. You were always there for me, whether I asked for it or not. I just want to say 'thanks'. For everything. Can you- can you just do me one favor?" she said looking hopeful in his reply.
He stared back at her, interested in what he possibly could do for her. "What?"
"Be happy. Don't live your life with that scowl always on your face. Enjoy it, - every moment of it." She gave him a soft smile as a lone tear slid down her cheek. Then, she turned around grabbing the door handle.
Ichigo reached out and grabbed her other arms wrist causing her to swirl around. Wondering what else he could want. "Stay with me tonight," he said with confidence in his eyes.
Her eyes widened, "Ichigo, I-"
"Please. You can leave in the morning without waking me, just – stay," he said with a hint of begging in his voice, as he reached up and whipped away the track left by the tear on her cheek.
Her body melted at his fragility, then nodded with a weak smile. They walked over to his bed, as they both uncomfortly lied down on top of the covers beside on another.
They laid there in silence. Ichigo closed his eyes, just to escape what was reality. Then he suddenly felt movement. His eyes snapped open. He looked down to find Rukia's body cuddled up next to his, with her hand resting on his stomach and her head on his chest. Ichigo's face relaxed after the sudden surprise died, and he wrapped his arms around her, bringing them even closer.
Rukia's eyes were closed, but her lips curved into a smile as Ichigo held her back. He was always able to give her the feeling of safety and comfort.
"Rukia," Ichigo said, planning on telling her something he never thought he could.
She looked up, with her violet eyes staring deep into his amber, "Yes, Ichigo?"
He was speechless by her look. Everything he was going to say was gone. All he could muster up to say was, "Night."
She smiled, "Good night, Ichigo," she said closing her eyes and realizing those were the last words they would speak to each other.
They both wanted this moment to last forever, trying to stay awake as long as possible. But sleep was inevitable, and soon, they were lost in their dreams.
Rukia had spent her entire day walking around the town, getting one last glimpse of everything she had grown accustom too. And everything she saw, reminded her of Ichigo. Of course it would, he was the one who introduced her to everything. Her heart was aching, yearning for the comfort of last night.
She woke up with a smile dancing across her face. Her eyes fluttered open and noticed she was in the same position she had fallen asleep to. Regretfully, she had to move. She sat up carefully, not daring to let him wake up and witness her leave. She sat at the edge of his bed, staring at his relaxed face. No scowl: the way she loved it. She gently lifted her hand and held it on his cheek, causing tears to build up. He smiled at the feel of her touch and leaned into her hand, causing her tears to fall freely. She whispered, ever so slightly, "Even if my mind doesn't, my heart will always remember you." She pulled away, walked to the door, and gave a finally look back to the sound asleep, orange-haired boy that changed her life. Then, she was gone.
They both couldn't handle a final goodbye, whether it was admitted or not. But the sun was getting lower in the sky, and Rukia needed to go to the rendez-vous point. It was the same spot she left when she was captured by her brother and Renji. The same spot where she thought she would never see Ichigo again.
"Please, Orihime. Be strong. We'll meet again, I promise. When you finally come to Soul Society, we'll all be there for you," Rukia said eyes watered, as she held the fragile girl in her arms.
"But I won't remember you! How will that work?" the visibly emotionally girl asked.
"Once you reach Soul Society, the memory you were once erased of will return. So, we will meet again. I promise you," Rukia said, trying to make this easier than it really was.
Orihime just nodded and said, "You'll always be one of my best friends, Rukia."
"You too, Orihime. You too." They gave a final hug and parted.
Tears were falling everywhere. Rangiku, Rukia, Orihime and even Tatsuki were crying. All of the men were trying to hold back. They had an image to keep, you know?
Ichigo was still in his room. He woke up to an empty room, as was expected. He preferred it this way anyway. The thought of actually witnessing her leave tore him apart. He lied on his bed, still able to smell her lavender scent. He looked out the window, easily seeing the sun was beginning to set.
'She'll be gone soon,' he thought. 'I just wish – wish we had more time. After all this time, I was never able to tell her – tell her exactly what I – how I – it doesn't matter anymore. I won't remember any of that tomorrow. I won't have to feel that regret of her not knowing. But, even though my mind doesn't, my heart will remember.'
Ichigo stood up from his bed and looked out the window at the sky again. 'I can make it in time.' He then spoke out loud, "I have to make it in time."
He ran downstairs and found his family sitting at the table, only his dad was standing near him as he stopped.
Isshin put a hand on his shoulder and spoke with kindness in his voice. "Hurry up son, don't keep her waiting." Ichigo gave a sad smirk towards him and ran out the door.
He could hear his feet slam against the ground as he moved as fast as he could. The orange sky, turned slightly gray as the rain began to fall. Every thought in his head was of Rukia. He needed to see her. He needed to tell her what he was afraid to tell her last night when she was in his arms.
Rukia looked around at everyone who she grew to love and was now being forced to forget. It was thought ironic as the rain began to fall.
Renji had just opened up the gate that led back to Soul Society and Rukia was the first to go through. She stared into each one of their faces on last time and managed to give a smile before turning around to walk to the gate. Her heart was falling more and more into her stomach as she took each step to the gate. She stopped ten feet away, just staring at it.
'Once I go through, it's all gone. Everything. And once I go to sleep tonight, my memories will be all gone. My memories of everything. I just wish – wish I could tell him – everything,' she thought, and then began to walk to the gate again. She was three feet from entering and she didn't plan on stopping, but was forced to.
She felt a hand grab her wrist, the same way when she reached for the door handle last night. She turned around, hesitating at first, only to find the one she had not given a true farewell to yet. The one she couldn't face to give a true farewell to.
Her eyes widened. "Ichigo, what – why are you-" she uttered out of her mouth.
He cut her off as their eyes were locked, allowing the other a glimpse of their emotions going throughout their bodies.
"I needed you to know, that every moment I spent with you, from every time we fought, to every time we tried to save each other, I wouldn't give up any of those moments. Not one. Every little scratch I got that you yelled at me for, saying it was because of you that I got them, was worth getting. Just to have another moment with you. Just to get a chance to see you pissed off at me for something, to see you laugh, to see you sad. But most of all, just to see you smile. You made my life something I could have never dreamed of having. You're something I can never replace and will hold in my heart forever."
They stood there staring at each other. Rukia had tears running down her face, wild. Everyone else heard everything, but to Rukia and Ichigo, they were the only ones there. They were the only two in the universe. After finally absorbing it all, Rukia lunged herself at Ichigo, wrapping her arms around his neck and burying her face in his chest. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, giving the impression he would never let go. He then rested his chin on her head. They held each other for what seemed like forever, until Rukia lifted her head to look at Ichigo.
"Even when my mind forgets, my heart will remember that I'll always love you, Ichigo Kurosaki," she said with her lips close to his, and could feel each others breathing. She turned around to escape what could never be, but he grabbed her arm and pulled her back against his body. He then whispered against her lips, "I'll love you for eternity." And with that said, their lips met. And time stopped.
When they parted, she walked away towards the gate. As she reached the gate, she turned her head slightly and looked back. And with the slightest smile and a lone tear trailing down her cheek, she was gone.
He was on his bed, staring at the ceiling. 'She loves me,' he thought with a sad smile. 'I'm afraid to go to sleep. Once I do, she'll be gone forever. But I can't stay awake forever.'
She was lying on her bed, knowing what was inevitable to come during the night. 'He loves me,' she said with a soft smile.
And as if they both could hear each other, their thoughts combined.
'I promise to meet you again someday,' Ichigo thought looking out of his window from his bed, at the moon.
'I'll wait for that day to come,' Rukia thought staring out at the moon.
Together they thought, 'And when it comes, I'll never let you go.' And they closed their eyes as sleep took over.
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So that's that. Might be corny but oh well. Now time will go by. Everyone will be older and people won't remember. And so the journey begins. Please tell me what you think. Later