The days leading up to Ethan’s departure passed in a blur, filled with moments so bittersweet they carved themselves into Camilla’s heart like a permanent ache. No matter how hard they tried to hold onto the present, the looming reality of his deployment shadowed every second they spent together.
Ethan stayed close, never wanting to leave her side. Every glance, every touch, every whispered promise felt heavier than before, as if they were both afraid they wouldn’t get the chance to share another. Camilla tried to pretend she was fine, tried to be strong for him, but her heart cracked a little more every time she caught the distant look in his eyes.
They spent hours curled up on her couch, watching movies without really paying attention, her head resting against his chest as she listened
