"If I could have any wish, I would be with you now."
"When will you come home?" Rein wondered in a quiet whisper. She sat on the edge of the wall, her legs dangling about a foot above the other side. Snow covered her surroundings. A cool breeze brushed the small strands of her blue hair. "I've been waiting a long time, you know?"
She let out a sigh as she tilted her head towards the stars. This was one of the few spots that you could see them clearly. One of the few spots that she remembered spending time with him. She held up her hand, viewing her shiny ring against the sky's darkness. Another sigh escaped her lips. Dummy. She thought, bringing her hand back to her side.
Then, she looked down to the lake in front of her. It reflected the sky so clearly that she thought if she jumped in, she'd actually be able to reach the stars.
"Just sit still! You'll see them." He said, staring at the sky. Rein just pouted.
"You said that last time! I'm cold!" Rein replied, crossing her arms. He wrapped his arms around her affectionately.
"You know, if you see a shooting star reflected across this lake, your wish will come true." He said, turning his gaze to the large lake. Rein looked a little skeptical.
"How about this? If we don't see any stars, you grant my wish and give me a kiss?" Shade chuckled and rested his chin on her head.
"And if a star does show?" He asked.
"You give me several kisses and a piggyback ride home." He dug rubbed his chin on her head, earning a slight squeal.
"I've spoiled you, haven't I?" He said. Rein looked up to see his face, eyes wide. He smiled once again and gave her a peck on the forehead. "A sample." Rein blushed, but refused to shift her gaze.
"What would you wish for?" She asked. He rested his chin on her forehead this time, pretending to contemplate an answer.
"That I'm always with you." He said. That caused Rein to shift her head forward, her head accidentally bumping Shade's. Instead of shouting ouch, he let out a laugh. "You're so cute." Rein just pouted and focused on the lake.
They never saw any shooting stars that day, but Rein didn't really care.
"I can't believe you would say that, then just go abroad." Rein said, a bitter expression on her face. "You'll be a great doctor. I know you will but... it's lonely sitting here without you." She pulled her legs up to her knees and stared at the lake.
Then it happened. A small glitter fell across the lake, from one corner to the next. It lasted only a second, but for Rein, it was enough.
"If I could have any wish, I would be with you now." She said, feeling the tears well up again.
After a couple more minutes, she rubbed her eyes and stood up. It's time to head home. She thought. Slowly, she climbed off the ledge.
"Why are you so late, Rein?" Her sister asked when she returned to their shared apartment. Her voice sounded odd, like she was excited and anxious at the same time. "Why didn't you pick up your phone?" Her voice sounded more urgent. Rein was going to ask what was wrong when she heard a relaxed chuckle approach from the corner. She watched his form appear, eyes wide.
"I have an idea of where she was." Shade said, arms wide open. "Did you get to make a wish this time?"
When she finally composed herself, her eyes shined with unshed tears as she leaped into his open arms.