The smiles Rion was holding, while standing in the front yard, were sad instead of glad.
During these times, Afaela would have been smiling so wide that it's reaching both points of her ears. However, the current situation wasn't in favor of them. She knew.
Embracing the boy tightly the moment she reached Rion's place, her heart clenched. If before, due to happiness because she's finally near Rion, this time, in regret that this might be the last time she'll ever be able to do that.
Tapping the girl's back, Rion could feel Afaela's unwillingness to let go. The girl was clinging to him like she never want the moment to stop.
“Afaela, I think we should go? The food I prepared will get cold.”
“Sorry,” Afaela mumbled as she pulled out from the hug, shyly fiddling, then took Rion's hand to
