XI - Promised Return

When Ryan left and lost contact with him, Seb never thought that he could get out of the dark pit of depression. He never thought he could genuinely be happy again. He thought that his life would continue on a cycle of waiting, hoping, and disappointment.

Even though Ryan is back, things weren’t quite the same as before, and it wasn’t Ryan’s fault, if anything, he seemed to be trying his best to get closer and more intimate with Seb again. It was simply Seb’s fear - that one day Ryan would leave again - that was stopping him from subjecting himself into any intimacy with him.

“Ten days, Seb. Ten days.” Nora complained as she and Seb had their lunch at a cafe.

“Ten days of what?” Seb asked.

“Ten days before Valentine’s, I still had no plans.” Nora sighed. “God, I’m going to attend singles’ night again this year.”

“I’ll come with you. Like always.” Seb said with a smile.