[Lance POV]
The last night, that last night. I didn't know it would end like that. How can it be that fast? I did not even have the chance to understand and realize what I truly feel. I did not even tell him how I feel or rather I can't even tell him what I feel. That's because I needed more time, but I know he's special to me.
What can I do? He's kind and romantic, he takes care of me every time. He protected me and made me feel loved. I can't ask for more. I didn't even know that we will part like this. Now, he will leave me forever.
I am mad at him. I don't want to bid him goodbye. All I can do was to be with my best friend and cry. It hurts.
JC stayed with me the entire night until today. I told him everything. He told me that I need to decide till morning.
Last night was the longest night I had. I am all sad and scared, but I have decided, I am angry, I won't come to him.
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The sun was up, it was 10:00 in the morning, his flight would be at 2:00 in the afternoon. JC's phone alarm started to ring. He got up and went to the side of the bed to look at me. He saw that I was awake. He told me to get up and prepare so that we can have our breakfast. I did what he asked me to do. I was completely blank, like a robot waiting for a command from anyone, unaware of his own actions.
[JC POV]
I just woke up. He was still crying. I don't know what I can do. I'm not used to comforting someone in these kinds of situations. I didn't even notice I fell asleep last night. All I can remember was Lance waking me up and saying that he was leaving. I insisted that I'll come. I have problems of my own. I can't also look at Joy after what happened last night, but I can't tell him. We went to the car and stayed in my apartment.
I looked at Lance, it is evident on his face. He didn't have a peaceful sleep last night. That cute and happy face of his was gone. All that's left was a sad face which can make anyone looking at him feel bad. He doesn't deserve to be like this. No one does.
I knew it. The first day I saw Chris, I knew it.
They were always together, but they're not even dating. They don't have any labels. No one should enter a relationship like that. That's escaping your responsibility to each other. It won't hurt that much, to be honest, to get out of it. I know I have done it to a lot of girls, but I regretted it. Now, he's leaving, not that I am not happy with that, but still, how can he do that to Lance? The boy I always promised to protect.
"Lance, breakfast? Sisig?" I offered to him
"Ok"
That's it. Lance looked like he's going crazy. He did not even talk or move unless I asked him. He won't get of the car unless you say so. He's just staring at the windshield. He didn't even notice that I learned how to drive after my sister gave me her old car as a graduation gift. He even forgot how to walk. I put my arm around him just so he can start walking.
We went to the restaurant to eat our late breakfast. I ordered two sets of Sisig meals and his favorite lemon drink. He was still like that. He'll eat and take a bite if I say so then afterward, he'll stop and say that he's full. I'm even the one who finished his meal.
I hope my decision was right. It's 12:00 NN. We decided to leave. I know where we are heading. The airport.
After we arrived. Lance was in shock. He realized where we are. I think he was mad at me. I don't care, he needs to face this. He needs some form of closure before Chris leaves.
I chatted with Chris a while ago, I told him to wait outside on Isle 14, Lance's birthday.
Then I saw the devil. He's standing in Isle 14 waiting for someone. After a few minutes, he looked like he was giving up, he checked his phone and typed.
A message showed on my phone. It was from Chris.
"I'm leaving. Take Care of Lance for me. Thank You."
He started to leave, he went to the airport entrance and the guards started to check his plane ticket.
I looked at Lance.
"Lance, go!" I shouted.
I thought that he'll still have thoughts about it, but he did not. I was right. I think he really wanted to do this. Chris was almost inside but Lance shouted and called him.
Chris ran back and reached Lance. He hugged him tightly. They were both in tears. They talked near the isle. They talked for minutes while I stayed in the car watching them.
Then Lance kissed him.
I felt something I can't explain.
[Chris POV]
I'm late for my flight. I guess that he's really not going to be here. He made it clear. I give up. It's better this way. I need to go inside.
Then I heard someone shouting. Wait, someone is calling me.
"Chris!!!" It was one shout.
I looked back. There he was. He was in bad shape. His hair was messy. He looked different. He looked so sad; his eyes were different, red from crying too much. I can only run to him and embrace him. It pained me too much, but he came. He came after all. I know that I shouldn't have left him. But I did it for our own good.
We talked for a while, small talks. He kept on crying on my chest.
Then it was time to say goodbye again.
"Goodbye... I'm sorry for everything... I love you." I told him.
I said those words again. The only words I know to say to him.
"I... I..." he wanted to say something.
"I know. But this is for the best. I need to protect you. I can't bear to live if anything bad happens to you… and I know in your heart you have given a piece of it for me. But there's also someone in your heart, and I know that you love him. I didn't want you to make a choice." I told him.
He looked at me with tears in his eyes.
"Lance, I love you and I always will, and I know you also love me," I said.
I hugged him tightly. The last one. I can feel both of our hearts beating. I can feel the sadness and pain inside our ears. The wish remained, that we will not part and just stay like this forever.
"Goodbye, Lance. I love you." I said.
And then we parted. Tears in both of our eyes. I started to turn back but he grabbed my arm and when I turned to look, he kissed me. It was strong, it made me burst into a lot of tears. It was deep. It's the strength of our love for each other, but it's not a romantic kiss it's a different one.
A sad kiss.
Like a bitter tea.
The first and final kiss. My true first kiss.
His love confession and farewell.
Then, I left.