The energy in the room was a sad one, the atmosphere was bittersweet as the hour drew closer. My hand reached out to Allison's hand as I gave her a gentle squeeze.
Her eyes met mine, the sadness pronounced as she fought back tears.
"Hey, this isn't forever" I tried to console her.
"I know, it just sucks that you'll be gone for a while" she replied, a tear betraying her brave front as it rolled down her cheek.
Her hands trembled in mine as she squeezed her eyes shut, "I'll be back before you know it before you even say the word jack" I said in a low tone.
Her teary eyes twinkled as a small smile played on her lips, "Jack" she whispered.
We busted into a fit of giggles as we hugged each other once again. Our friendship was taking a strain again with distance but I was confident i
