Challenge: 183

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Title: The One That Remains
challenge: 183, Promise
word count: 187
Notes: This has been in my head since the challenge was issued, I'm glad I got it in on time.



When you’re only fourteen, it’s easy to believe miracles can happen within the span of a day. Because when you’re only fourteen it’s so easy to hang your life on seven words.

“I’ll come back to you, I promise!”

Never mind the complete lack of a time frame; it would only be a short while before her two dearest friends came bounding back into her arms. She’d wait for them until then.

One day stretched into two, into five, into a month, and then months. Plural. She wouldn’t hear talk that he might not make it. Because he had promised.

If it hadn’t been for Selphie, who thoughtfully brought sunscreen and lunch nearly every day, Kairi may have completely forgotten her own needs. She appreciated the days when the brunette waited with her, it made her feel less crazy.

It was only later, after she remembered that she had forgotten that she made a startling realization.

“Maybe…waiting isn’t good enough.” Maybe, she thinks to herself, some promises need help from both sides.

With that in mind, she chased after the yellow dog I’ll find you, I promise!