00:57 Oct 27 2008
Times Read: 614
The song plays as I pull into town, and I can only hope that what it says is true: "Love can last forever." I sigh, driving through the framiliar town, noting the small things that have changed.
Would he be happy to see me? After the way I left things?
We talk on the phone often. He updates me on the dog, we talk about music, politics, the weather, anything but that night that I attempted to take the cowards way out, but ended up leaving. He has no idea I'm about to show up.
I pull onto our street, easing my car down the leaf covered lane. The kids are playing outside, enjoying a rare warm afternoon this late in October. His car is in the driveway. As I come closer I see he is in the yard, raking the leaves. He's wearing the red hoodie I got him for our first Yule together. I'd had it specially made; our names entertwined in the tails of Dragons. I feel tears prick my eyes, but quickly I brush them back. The time for tears would come.
Bella goes on an insane barking spree as I pull into the drive. He turns around, not expecting visitors; his face breaks into the hugest smile as he sees its me. I fumble with the keys as I step out of the car, Bella jumping and trying to tell me just how much she's missed me. Dogs. Never have to guess at their emotions.
I walk to him. He's still holding the rake. For a brief second I worry he's going to hit me with it, but I supress that fear with a giggle. A light breeze brushes my hair across my face, and ruffles his black hair. He's still smiling.
"Hey." He says. "This is a suprise. You should have called, I would have cooked something."
"You hate to cook."
"Yeah, but at least I could feed you, show you what I've learned."
We stand there for another few seconds. I search his face, his eyes, trying to figure out what to say. He steps toward me. I reach for him, feeling my resistance break as I fall into his arms. The apologies come tumbling out, along with the tears. He simply holds me, running his fingers through my hair.
"You're home now" he says. "You never have to leave again."
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Kitsuna
03:57 Oct 29 2008
I think that's beautiful!! It almost made me cry!!