Free Like a Bird

"That kiss was a goodbye from me because I'll never know when we can meet again in the future. I think I will miss you, Elijah. Therefore, please don't forget me, okay?"

Sofia stopped in the middle of the road when she heard Heidi's voice from behind the turn that separated them. At first, Sofia went out only because she was worried about Elijah, who was too drunk to stand by himself. But when Sofia managed to find the teenager's whereabouts, the girl did not expect that she would instead witness something more like a declaration of love in Sofia's eyes.

"Sofia? Did you come because we were gone too long?"

Sofia was surprised enough that she failed to realize that Heidi had walked away from Elijah and instead ended up catching him off guard. Sofia smiled a little to cover her awkwardness. Through her experience, Sofia knew that smiling was much better than looking awkward in this situation.

"Where are you going?"