The rain came down hard, like bullets, as it collided with the roof. The wind, harsh and strong, brought along bites of cold from the outside as someone opened the door. I shivered, as the cold fingered its way up my spine. I did not like this weather, but I didn't have a choice, I had to be here. He hugged me tighter, allowing me to dig my way deeper into his arms. I lay my head against his chest, and the sobs rose again. Why? For the fear that I may never have this feeling again. My chest heaved as another cry ripped from my chest. I tried mummuring it by hiding my in his coat, but it didnt really work, we began to gain stares from other people who were waiting as well.
"Shhh, it's okay babe, it's okay. Why are you crying" he asked worriedly.
I didn't want to answer him, because maybe if I didn't say it out loud, it wouldn't turn into a reality. I just let it all out as he held me close, soothing me and whispering how much he loved me. But time went by and eventually, the ship was ready to depart. He stood up, proud and tall in his marine uniform, picking up his bag to prepare for his duty as a protector. I stood silent in his arms, asking if I could just stay there a while longer. He kissed the top of me head and loosened his grip.
"Babe, I've got to go." he whispered in my ear.
I loosened my grip and put my hands over my mouth, I didn't want the time to come. He dropped his bag and cupped his hands around my face.
"Promise me you'll take care of yourself?" he said
"I..I...I promise," I replied weakly
"I love yeah, you know that right?"
I tried to answer but nothing seemed to come from my mouth, so I just stood there and nodded. He released his hands and turned around, walking towards the entrance of the ship. But just as he was about the enter, he stopped short and spun around. He began to walk briskly back to me and as I looked up, he nailed a huge kiss on me. Within a few seconds, he let go and ran back to the gate. He waved at me, with his smile that made my heart beat faster everytime I saw it, and with that, he was gone.
And all I could think about as I stood there, waving with tears streaming down my face, is that they would never bring back a flag to my home. Never.
