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The Goodbye That Never Was

Chapter 7 A Moment to Remember

Word Count: 1148    |    Released on: 02/12/2024

errands or sit with her in the library, pretending to study while stealing glances at Layla's concentrated f

lanket draped over their shoulders to keep the chill away. The

s keep secrets?" Layla

a little confused. "W

said, her gaze fixed on the sky. "Maybe

ast expanse of stars. "Maybe. Or maybe they'

ad," Layla said,

, then. What would you wish for, i

th the edge of the blanket. "I'd wish fo

voice wavered, the hope in her eyes-it was too

than usual, "if the stars could keep secre

to her, sur

appear casual. "Because I'

between them like the stars above. Then, slowly, a smile

Layla teased, though her

a small smile tugged at her

id, leaning her head

er spoke, but in that quiet moment, their unspoken promise was c

r routine became a quiet comfort: morning walks to school, afternoons spent stud

fé near their usual hangout spot. She tapped her fingers nervously on the tab

bell above the door chimed, and Layla a

seat across from Naomi. "Got held up by Mrs. Ca

glass of water. "Let me guess

es. "I mean, I like cats, but I don't

sion melting away. "Well, you'r

a sip of water. "Thanks for waiti

of her cup. "No reason. Just... thought we co

th a curious look. "Hmm. You're being we

her ears turning red. "Can't I

ser. "You can, but it's su

ne. I just... wanted to make sure you're okay. You've b

sincerity. Then her expression softened, and she

know that?" Layla s

mi muttered, though her lip

parkling under the warm café l

whispered encouragements. Layla and Naomi spent nearly every moment toget

heir neighborhood, where the spring blossoms were in full bloom. The air smelled of fresh

oving her hands into her pockets as she

a mischievous grin, "you're way too stressed. You

"This better not involv

e ringing like a melody

antic melodies. Couples swayed together under the lights, and Naomi's heart

Layla said, hol

ken aback. "What? Here?

ling with excitement. "Why n

ed, though her cheeks betra

s teasing, but her gaze was

ed and took Layla's hand. "Fine. But if

pulling Naomi

, but soon they fell into an easy rhythm. Layla's laughter was

bad at this,"

," Naomi replied, tho

e lanterns wrapping them in a cocoon of quiet joy. For a moment, it was just th

n, her voice barely a whisper. "T

anaged a small, teasing smile. "You're

eyes shining. "We

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