The Goodbye That Never Was

and Naomi met again after school, their eyes lighting up the moment they saw each other. Naomi's usu

out their dreams and sharing silly jokes. But today, there was something different. S

nearby, watching her, leaning against a tree with her arms crossed. The

up at Layla. "Do you ever think ab

. I remember when we would play by the

always made Layla's heart fl

. "But you never complained. You

. "You always made everythi

de Naomi, their shoulders touching. "And you were the one who ma

I never told you this before, but I always felt something... something more than just friendship

, but the sincerity in Naomi's eyes made her chest tighte

n hers. "I don't want to be afraid to say this

around them. Slowly, she turned her hand over, entwining her fingers wit

her lips brushing against Layla's. The kiss was slow, tentative, like they were both afrai

g against each other, breathing the same air. Nao

h. "We will be, Naomi. As long as we'

in silence, hands intertwined, simply savoring the moment. It was as though not

led with laughter, shared glances, and gentle touches that spoke louder than any words could. It was as

nd noise, but up here, it was just the two of them-quiet and peaceful. Layla had brought a blanket, and Naomi was lying on it, her head resting

rely above a whisper, "I could stay here wit

and through Naomi's hair again, her voice low and tende

yla with a soft smile. "You make me feel like I'

kiss to Naomi's forehead. "You're my everything, Naomi

her lips. "I've never been this happy. With y

how to put into words. She leaned down, kissing Naomi softly on the lips, slow and sweet, as if savoring the moment.

less, their faces flushed. Naomi smiled, her ey

eart light. "That so

n the night sky. The city was still alive, but it felt like they were in their own little world,