Just as soon as it came, Summer was coming to it's end. It was almost September. The air was getting a brisk nip to its mostly warm feel, leaves got ready to fall, schools getting ready to start. Though the end of summer meant a little more than that. It was Emil's last week in Copenhagen. His last week with his friends, his house, and his last week to be able to be in the same room as Mathias for at least 10 months.
For the most part all his last week had been were spent hanging out, taking photos, making memories, and at 2 going-away parties.
His last 2 days however were reserved for a person who he felt needed the time alone with him most. These two days were spent with Mathias sharing laughs, kisses, and trading and returning belongings. Most of which took place at Mathias' house. Emil didn't even question when they're parents basically let him be alone at Mathias' house for the better part of 2 days with little to no disturbance whatsoever. Mathias' parents were busy anyway helping Emil's parents pack. So him and Mathias were completely alone.
They spent most of this time however just talking. (Okay maybe some kissing and touching but not much more.)
They both sat on Mathias' couch, talking about Iceland.
Mathias looked up at the ceiling in wonder. "I've always wanted to know what Reykjavik is like..."
Emil stared out the window across the room, Watching a bird peck at an old tree stump.
"It's not that much different than here in weather... Though the hot springs and Northern lights sure are magnificent..."
Mathias looked at Emil."Do you miss it? Aren't you happy to go back?"
"Yea... But I'll miss here more..."
Mathias sighed quietly and looked at the floor. "I wish I could go with you..."
"Me too... But don't you like it here?" Emil held Mathias' hand lightly after saying this.
Mathias jerked his head up quickly. "Of course! I love it here!..." He held Emil's hand tighter. "But I love the way you look at me more..."
Emil blushed. "Me too..."
"I wish this didn't have to be... I wish I could always be next to you... Now it's like we're farther than ever..."
Emil looked down. "Well we still have each other for now... I'm not leaving til tomorrow..."
"I know but the future can't be evaded..."
"Well that just means we have to savor what we have now..."
Emil gently pulled Mathias in for a kiss... They stayed there for what felt like forever, as though they could melt time away... Along with the pain...
And eventually blissful moments scraped away...
Leaving only the inevitable obstacle they dreaded up to this moment...
"I guess we only have a few minutes before I have to get on my flight..." The crowded airport bustled around the two of them. As though no one could tell anything was wrong.
"Yea..."
'Is this it? Are we left with only a goodbye?' Emil looked into Mathias' blue eyes. Tears started to creep from the shadows.
"I... I want you to know that... I love you... Even If we aren't breaking up I still want you to know..."
Mathias' eyes watered and he was choking back tears. Emil was too.
"I would love you just as much if we were an eternity apart, just as much as I do now..."
Emil gave up and let his tears fall. He sniffed repeatedly and trembled. Mathias hugged him close and sobbed into Emil's shirt.
Their silent tears were interrupted by the intercom, 5 minutes until Emil really had to go.
" Mathias..."
Mathias looked up. Teary eyed he looked into Emil's violet eyes. His lips trembled...
"I'll miss you... I'll call you in Reykjavik... I love you..."
"I love you too..." Mathias smiled weakly, Tears still rolling down his cheeks.
Emil smiled back. Still shaking in silent sobs.
They shared their final kiss before Emil had to leave...
'This goodbye isn't forever right?'
