This Isn't Goodbye by K.R. Reese

Author:K.R. Reese [Reese, K.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-20T16:00:00+00:00

Ten minutes before our bus is due to arrive, we make our way outside. Cheyenne has stayed tucked between Dylan and I wherever we go, while Mason has played with his phone and shot concerned glances her way all morning.

The sun is slowly making its rise in the sky, but it’s still dim outside. If it weren’t for the lights of the bus stop, we wouldn’t be able to see much of anything.

When I hear an engine from down the road, I tense, and Dylan does the same. Cheyenne takes a deep breath and stands between us, her head held high. I know this is going to be a disaster once the bus pulls out, but she’ll hold it together for us. I don’t think she’ll let us see her break down.

“There’s our bus, Baby,” Dylan whispers in her ear, pulling her into his embrace. She clings to him with her eyes closed, her head on his chest. I step away and give them their privacy; this separation is hard for all of us, but their relationship is going to get a lot harder long-distance. He continues whispering into her ear, but she keeps her eyes closed so I can’t see the emotions in her gaze.

By the time she leans back and places a gentle kiss on Dylan’s lips, the bus is in front of us and passengers are unloading. We have at least twenty more minutes before they’ll let us board, but we can place our luggage underneath. Dylan lets her go and nods toward me. I brace for what’s about to happen, but I don’t think anything can prepare me for it.

Mason claps me on the shoulder before Cheyenne makes her way over. I glance at him, and he leans closer.

“I’ll go talk to Dylan, help him load your luggage. Talk to her. Take your time. I know they’re the ones together, but you’ve been best friends your entire lives.”

I nod in thanks and wait for him to disappear with Dylan on the opposite side of the bus. As soon as Cheyenne’s close enough, I tug her against my chest and inhale her scent. The coconut shampoo is addicting, and I’ll never get enough of it.

“I don’t want you to go,” she mumbles into my chest. I hold her tighter, resting my chin against the top of her head.

“I have to go, Chey,” I mumble back.

“This is stupid. Why couldn’t you stay here? Why wasn’t it enough for you?”

I close my eyes and take a deep breath. Cheyenne’s hurt; her emotions are all over the place. She’s sending both of us off to boot camp at the same time, and it’s killing her inside. I’m terrified to know what’s going to happen the next few months without us. But I expect Mason will keep her busy, make sure she’s taking care of herself. By the time we return, she’ll be in a better place than what she’s in right now.

“Remember what I said last night, Chey? It’s never going to be goodbye.

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