Little Things: 100 Theme Drabbles

by Penelope Buttons

It's the little things that matter. So, I introduce to you 100 drabbles; stories based around a particular, abstract theme, often recognized for their short length. All UsaMamo 1st season.

11. Past

11. Past
Sailor Raspberry
169 Words

"I'm scared for you," she whispered, clutching onto the navy fabric of his tunic. "You don't have to go."

He smiled down at her, lifting a hand to caress her cheek. "It's for us, my love," he whispered back, curving an arm around her waist.

She tried to hold back the tears that began to flood her eyes, but she couldn't, so she buried her head into his shoulder.

He rested his chin atop her head, tightening his hold on her. "When it's over, we will be together, I promise you."

Serenity nodded, coiling her arms up and around his neck. "Be careful," she said quietly, leaning backwards and staring up into his face with a look of worry.

Endymion cupped her cheeks, placing a single tender kiss against her forehead. He trailed his fingers down her arms as he stepped away, grasping the tips of her frail fingers when he was too far to feel the warmth of her skin. "When I return..."

And then he was gone.