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~6 years ago~ Savannah was preparing for her first heartbreak on a stormy afternoon. Carson was leaving after years of laughter, holidays, and quality time together. Her best friend, the guy she unexpectedly fell in love with is moving across country. She had not had a chance to express her true feelings for him, and it was now too late. Savannah was already in tears that matched the rain falling in the sky as her parents drove her to his house to say goodbye. Her heart is racing in her chest as they get closer to their destination. The streets they pass provide her with an endless supply of memories that she will no longer be able to share. Instead, these roads will serve as a reminder of when her life changed. Why now? What is the rush? She mulls things over. Carson had warned her on their many nights spent outside in his truck, but her mind was not ready to accept it. Instead, all of her pent-up emotions erupted at once, leaving her shattered. When she noticed the moving truck outside their luxurious apartment, her feelings grew stronger. A place that had once served as a second home for her was now empty, leaving a void. Her father pulls over while they are parked in front of their moving truck. Savannah finds it difficult to get out of the car and say goodbye to her friends. Violet, her other best friend, was seen saying farewell to Cole, Carson's twin. This was a sad day for everyone, including her. Nobody liked saying goodbye, and who knows if they will ever meet again. Due to the time difference, it will be difficult to stay in touch because schedules may conflict. This is especially true when classes are in session. Everything about this day was awful, but she could not sit in here forever. Savannah takes a deep breath and opens the car door, her tears obscured by the heavy rain. Violet and Cole spot her right away and wave her over. They both appear to be crying as they await Savannah's arrival. It hurt her to see her friends in such pain, but she could not do anything because she, too, was suffering. The most they could do was try to spend their last few hours together remembering the memories that were important to them. Savannah sulks over and embraces her friends in a tight squeeze. This is not the first time they have done something similar, but it will be the last. Savannah wanted to make it count and clung to Cole like a lifeline. Her mind wandered to the endless number of competitions they would endure. They were always trying to outdo each other in ridiculous ways. Petty competition aside, Cole will always have a place in her heart, and she hopes he will feel the same way. He wiped his tears and unlatched himself from his close friend. "Hi Savannah," he said half-heartedly. "Happy you could make it," Gazing into her friend's reddened green eyes, Savannah manages to smile despite her tears. "I will miss you so much, Cole," she blurts out. "Never forget the numerous occasions I have defeated you in chutes and ladders." She attempts humor. Her fellow weeping friends began to laugh a little, which helped to lighten the atmosphere. The twins' departure was starting to have an oppressive effect on the air around them. It's as if they were meeting for the first time all over again afraid of what to say. Their entire being is consumed by sadness. This is how it felt to depart with such sudden abandon. Knowing they would have to get by in this new life without one another crushed their spirits. But Savannah's feelings toward them would not change as a result. They were her companions. the only pals she has had since primary school. Their innermost feelings cannot be altered by a small amount of distance. Their friendship will endure forever, no matter how far apart they go. With this in mind, their circle of love was still lacking one member. Savannah couldn't miss Carson's absence. Even though he did not usually get emotional, his absence did not make sense. She loved Cole, but her love for Carson was unlike any other. She had to spend one more moment with him, even though it would kill her to see his face. While the rain persisted, Savannah started to inquire about Carson's whereabouts. "Have you guys seen Car—" Her shoulders were encircled by powerful arms just as she was about to say his name. Knowing exactly who this is makes her heart thump in her chest. Carson would always approach her from behind and take hold of her petite frame whenever he saw her from a distance. Only today it was to conceal the fact that he had been crying. Although he knew he had no other option, his heart ached at the idea of leaving her behind. Savannah held a special place in his heart, despite his inexplicable feelings. Savannah could not control her tears, despite Carson's best efforts to suppress them. Her sobbing intensified the moment Carson embraced her. She was certain he would make fun of her if he heard her crying. She was very emotional, so much so that he had nicknamed her the crybaby of the group. However, he just called her "baby" since he found that it was easier to say. To Savannah, it was an affectionate term, but only the group knew what he meant when he said it. When he finally spoke to her, his laugh reverberated through her ears. He sniffles, "Hello...baby. I missed you." Savannah clings tightly to his arms, praying he will not have to release them. "Car-Carson," she mumbles. "I missed you too. I-I'm going to miss you." Her tears kept coming in torrents. He murmurs, "I know." Ignoring the rain and the people around them, they remain in this posture. Their mutually felt grief was communicated through their unspoken chemistry. Especially Savannah, who finds it difficult to express her true feelings to him. Not that anything will change as a result. Even so, he had to go, and she would have preferred that he leave their friendship unbroken and uncomplicated. She turns and looks up at her tall friend, noting the bags under his eyes. Despite her disbelief, Savannah noticed that he appeared to be crying. She could not even recall the last time she had witnessed him cry. If Carson was beginning to show signs of emotion, this had to be excruciating. Raising her hand to his cheek, Savannah felt the smoothness of his skin. She was sure that the crying had contributed to his flushed cheeks, which were caused by the chilly rain. With a gentle smile, his green eyes peered down at her. His hand slides around her wrists, longing to reach her hand exactly where it was. Her constant presence gave him a warm feeling inside. The light was being snuffed out of his life, and the bravery to deal with it was running away. Without Savannah to support him, how could he survive this? The answer would come with time. Reaching for her hand, Carson faces Violet and Cole, prepared to perform a final group hoorah. "Let's make this count," he gives a small smile. "Sugar Café?" Violet suggests that because it was their preferred location for getting together. As they lumber down the street, heads nod. Before the inevitable, the last gasp of laughter filled their lungs.