I had to leave my best friend, the only boy I truly really cared for. He was everything . I loved him.

I was leaving the country. I had to return back to Sweden. I really didn’t want to. But there was no alternative to the situation I was in.

He looked me in the eyes, his green eyes desperate and yearning. “I will always love you, Astrid. You are my shining star, the light for me when it gets dark, you are everything, don’t forget that,” I grabbed his hand, waiting for the call for me to board on the airplane. I had my suitcase in hand, tight. “Don’t worry, Noah. I won’t forget about you,” They called for me to board, and he gave me the the biggest hug ever, his arms tightening around my waist. He leaned back and kissed my cheek, and I blushed. “Don’t worry Astrid, I totally didn’t notice that,” he laughed. I walked away then, already feeling bad for leaving Noah. He pulled me back, and said very desperately, but in a gentle way. “Be careful out there.”