Tears in Heaven

Chapter Six.

"Neither was I. Actually, to be completely honest, I wasn't even aware of there being anything outside of my one room. It would have been nice to get out and see this place in all it's beauty before I leave. Now I don't think I'm going to have much of a chance." As the reality of the situation hit me, I realized I really would miss this place.

"What? You're leaving? Why?" He sounded surprised, but there was something else. Something... melancholy about the way he said it. Could he possibly want to spend time with me? Maybe he was thinking the same thing as I was, that we actually could have something together.