The love within...

Episode 7- Ending beginning

"Three years had slipped by like sand between their fingers, and Maddie and Tylor had finally reached the finish line of their senior year in high school. Addie's family had moved away a year prior, forcing him to complete his studies elsewhere, but their love had only flourished despite the distance. They cherished every moment together during vacations, and Addie had even gone the extra mile by applying to the same university as Tylor, hoping to relive the good old days with her and Maddie. But fate had other plans, and Maddie was... "

Tylor: You're not going anywhere!

Maddie: But Tylor...

Tylor: No ifs or buts! If you insist on leaving, our friendship is over!

Maddie: Tylor... (she storms out, locking herself in her room)

Maddie: (through the door) Tylor, please listen to me... Please, okay? Fine, I'm not leaving again. I'm not going anywhere. Just listen to me. Please open the door.

(Maddie unlocks the door, and Tylor enters)

Maddie: Tylor, what are you doing? Come here. (She hugs her gently)

Tylor: Please don't leave me alone, Maddie.

Maddie: I'm not leaving you alone. I'm just going away for a while, and I promise to come back soon.

Tylor: A$$h*le! Who told you four years is a while?! (She bursts into tears again)

Maddie: (chuckling, with tears in her eyes) Oh, Tyler...

Tylor: What?

Maddie: What...?

Tylor: Why are you laughing at me?!

Maddie: (laughing) I didn't!

Tylor: See, you just did! Go away!

Maddie: (laughing) I'm sorry, you just look so terrible when you cry so much. Look, you have boogers! (She cleans them off her shoulder)

Tylor: Yawk! Not my shirt!

Tylor: I want to clean it.

Maddie: No!

Tylor: Yes!

Maddie: No, no!

Tylor: Yeah, yeah! (They both burst into laughter)

Maddie: You look so horrible, go take a shower and come out. Let's go eat. You made me feel so terrible yesterday, I couldn't eat.

Tylor: And do you think I did?!

Maddie: I know you didn't. Come on, I'm starving...

(AIRPORT)

"Don't cry! You've already cried enough, don't you think?" Maddie said, her voice trembling as she tried to hold back tears.

Tylor pulled a pitiful baby face, and Maddie couldn't help but smile through her sadness. She hugged Tylor tightly.

"I'm going to miss you so badly, you have no idea how terrible I feel right now," Tylor said, her voice cracking.

Maddie's eyes welled up with tears. "I have to go, Tylor. We already talked about this. Stop being silly. No more troublemaking, eat and sleep on time. I'll call and text you every chance I get, okay?"

Tylor nodded, her eyes streaming with tears. "Okay... Bye."

Maddie hugged her again, then turned and walked away, leaving Tylor standing alone, watching her go. Maddie never failed to leave Tylor a message, expressing how much she missed her. But as time passed, Tylor started to get used to the distance, knowing that Addie would soon return to her.

Tylor felt a mix of emotions as she stepped onto the university campus, a new chapter in her life unfolding before her. It was her first time being apart from Maddie, and the freedom to explore and hang out with friends was exhilarating. Yet, a lingering emptiness lingered, a void only Addie's presence could fill. She reassured herself that he would come, and soon.

As she walked through the bustling campus, her eyes scanned the crowds, searching for a familiar face. And then, her heart skipped a beat. Addie pulled up in a sleek, black Chevrolet Camaro, the wind blowing through his hair as he stepped out, dressed in a black leather jacket and dark sunglasses. He exuded a confident, bad-boy charm that made her heart race.

Tylor's eyes met his, and she waved eagerly from the school building, but he seemed oblivious, his gaze scanning the surrounding girls, who couldn't help but stare at him in awe. She felt a flutter of nervousness, worried he might ignore her, but as she rushed down to meet him, he turned, his eyes locking onto hers, and a bright smile spreading across his face.

He strode towards her, arms open wide, and swept her into a warm embrace. Tylor's face lit up with a radiant smile, her heart soaring with joy. The empty feeling vanished, replaced by a sense of belonging and happiness. She knew in that moment, she was exactly where she was meant to be.

(Addie and Tylor sat on the hood of his car, parked on the beach, gazing out at the starry night sky. The sound of waves crashing against the shore filled the air.)

Tylor snuggled closer to Addie, her voice filled with nostalgia. "Remember that time I tripped and almost fell, and you caught me?"

Addie chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "How could I forget? You were so graceful, like a ballerina...not."

Tylor playfully slapped his arm, laughing. "Hey, I was just a little clumsy, that's all."

Addie's expression turned tender. "I'm just glad I was there to catch you, Ty. And then, on the bus, when we first talked...I knew right then and there that you were special."

Tylor's heart fluttered at the memory. "And our high school days...oh man, we were so in love."

Addie's eyes sparkled with affection. "We still are, Ty. More than ever."

They sat in comfortable silence for a moment, watching the stars.

Tylor broke the silence, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm so glad we're together, Addie. I feel so secure with you."

Addie wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. "You'll always be secure with me, Ty. I promise. No matter where life takes us, we'll face it together."

Tylor smiled, feeling grateful for this moment, this love, and this life with Addie.