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I can’t believe it’s been 3 years…can you? A young woman of 23 thought. I bet you’re laughing about how stupid we were. She thought silently, listening to the muffled clicks from her tan boots with their stiff leather, three belts, and 2 inch heels against the hard, cold sidewalk. Her red hair pulled back into a ponytail bounced, swaying back and forth above the furry hood of her winter coat. Her hazel eyes were downcast, watching the white pavement under her feet.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoyd2fmIGty
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Her ears were covered by a black headband with three Christmas balls stitched onto one side. She inhaled then released the chilly breathe, the cloud of steam floating up to fade before her eyes. I wonder what we’d be doing now…if… her thoughts trailed off. Her arms, covered the black winter wear, were wrapped around a bouquet of flowers.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKVfq4RDyH
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People passed by the female, who paid them little mind. She was focused on advancing to her destination. She did pause in her steps as she heard the giggles of children, looking up to see the side park near the center of the city. She watched the children running around as they laughed and played. A group of four were cheering and having fun, seeing who could walk the farthest along the 2 inch railing that surrounded the majority of the park.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYvJ4kJVx2
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A sad happiness began to twist her heart as she remembered and began to see in her memory two little kids, herself and a boy, along that railing. The girl telling the boy she knew what she was doing as the boy voiced his concerns over her falling. She recalled the girl, herself, scoffing at the boy’s worries while calling him a ‘worrywart’ until a strong wind knocked her over. She could still remember him running to throw himself under her, allowing her to land on his back. They bickered with him asking her how much cake she had ate that day. A small giggled escaped her lips when a smile came to her face, recalling how she started to stand only to plop back down on him to get even for the weight comment.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8egymImjR
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We ended that day on a good laugh, it was fun. The young woman continued on her way, ripping her eyes away from the park, making her way across the street. We were just kids…but we were inseparable. A soft sigh escaped her parted lips.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ27dgnKizKI
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Farther up the street her steps slowed once more, her gaze turning up and head moved to look at the tall library building. Outside its stone walls still were standing two stone statues of Griffons ready to strike intruders. In her mind on the steps she could see the image of two teens, herself and the boy, talking and looking over some books she had checked out. They chatted about the places in them and how cool it would be to visit them one day. She remembered questioning him about an odd brown bracelet that had weird gears and 2 glass screens. She recalled his answer that it was a very special gift and she would see later on down the road.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefz5eVBinJ
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I didn’t understand then what you meant. You wouldn’t tell me any details. She tore her sight from the steps, pushing back the memory and continued up the street as the winter air blew.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvg0DOVIPmu
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Closer to her destination she slowed once more but didn’t stop, her eyes gazing out at the frozen water of a pond in the city’s second park. A bench sat looking over the water where skaters skated. She recalled the summer he had wanted to meet up in that park. She could see on the bench him and her as older teens, her questioning why he had to leave. The only answer she got from him was he wanted to travel and he would write her daily to let her know what he was up to. He promised to send her pictures, pictures she now cherished dearly, of all the places he would see as a photographer. It was there he had given her a gift, a necklace she still kept and wore.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXSUyMsZyT
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As she passed by the pond she could hear his word ‘Always keep this near you, it’ll let me come back to you every time.’ And so she did. She kept it on her at all times, never losing the gear shape inside the crescent moon. Those times were wonderful. You always came back every year to visit. I miss those days. She thought as a vehicle drove past her, heading down the street.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡou2QKGz8tf
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Advancing up stone steps she came to a level area where some spots were stone or marble as other sections were left as grassy green. Although, this grass was painted white by the powdery white fluff and ice. She made her way over to a section that had a slight hill and kneeled down on a slab on the ground. She said nothing as the crunch of the snow echoed loudly in the quietness. Slowly turning her eyes up to look at the stone head before her, her body moved to release the flowers and set them down at the base of the shiny rock.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOh5TKIFbo
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“It seems so unreal that it has been three years, right?” she asked softly, reaching one gloved hand to softly rub the smooth arch of the tombstone, brushing the snow off its surface. Her slow movement slowed more before finally coming to a stop, her sad eyes locked on the engraved letters. This was reality but it didn’t feel complete without him. Her free hand reached up and into her jacket, pulling out the necklace. She curled her fingers around it and held it firmly in her grip, unable to tear her saddened gaze from the words as another memory began to reply in her mind.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58Q9dAlD9w
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It was three years ago, she was 20 and he was 22. He had returned to visit her on that summer night. Their walk had been peaceful and relaxing until he asked her to close her eyes. She hadn’t known why but did and she heard a sound of a machine firing to life. She opened her eyes once he gave her permission and was taken aback by the sight. It was ancient France. It was Paris at the Eiffel Tower. He was all grins to her and explained the bracelet is special and asked her to dance. They danced on that night under the lights of the Tower. It had been simply magical and once they had somehow returned to the modern times, he was walking her home.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡim44G12iGj
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As they walked across the street was when the fateful event took place. The coast was clear, they were crossing, her talking about if not gushing over the sight she saw which he found humorous. The driver didn’t stop as the tires squealed, begging for mercy as the driver turned and drove fast. The young man had shoved her out of the way, taking the blow from the hundred some ton automobile. She could still hear her cries for him to not close his eyes as the noise of sirens came on the night that was both magical and despairingly depressing.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlW0Oo8RrE
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She tilted her head down, biting her quivering lower lip. “It wasn’t fair…you didn’t need to do that.” She whispered, her words just barely coming out. “You didn’t…you didn’t have to do that. You could…” she inhaled a shaking breath, trying to keep control of herself. “You could have just pulled me back.” She paused, closing her eyes lightly then tightly. “Why…why did you push me out of the way?” Her grip on the necklace increased as her voice also grew in volume. “Why the hell did you push me instead of pull me?! Answer me, damn it Leon!”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIKSiweBGG
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Her order was loud and strong even though the tears starting to slip down her cheeks had played in her voice. Her grip loosened on the necklace as the hand that rested on the stone slipped into a fist that slammed down on the unyielding stone marble. “You promised to come back!” she sobbed with a small cough. “You promised me you’d come back every year!” the young woman paused as her jaw tightened and her body tensed with more tears slipping free. “You’ve…you’ve broken that promise for 3 years now….I should hate you!” she snapped, opening her eyes to glare at the cold stone.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGpaUEpnmti
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She had gone quiet glaring daggers at the lifeless surface. Gradually her hate and anger filled eyes softened back to sadness. Her anger clinched fist removed itself from the tombstone, trembling as it moved close to her body. “But…I can’t hate you. I can’t stop missing you and longing for your death to be some horrible nightmare.” Her voice was now a whisper as she spoke those words. She wiped her eyes but more tears moistened her cheeks.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJebQA6fzZ
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“You wish what was some horrible nightmare?” a male voice asked behind her curiously.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlyKq5lClp
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“The nightmare that the man I grew up with and fell for isn’t coming back from the dead anytime soon.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa1EiuvyYbD
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“That sounds rough. How did he die?” the male asked gently watching her shoulders tremble and tense at his question.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBiiHYhnPW
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“Would you leave me alone?” she asked sternly. “You’re being very nosey and I’d like my peace.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxV6UCejAMY
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“But I thought you said you wanted your nightmare to end?” he asked tilting his head, folding his arms in a brown winter jacket. “How can it end if you don’t move on?”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyDCnj1S4F
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His questions were irritating her and more tears came and slipped as she swiftly stood up, clinching her fists at her sides before whirling around to glare at the man who was bothering her. “Listen here yo-” she was cut off when her eyes fell upon the one quizzing her. Her face paled as she saw short silver, loose hair that fell around his face. His bronze colored eyes watched her with sparkles of blue were mesmerizing.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73D2AqnfzM
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“I told you I would never leave you and I would come back if you kept the necklace.” He stated calmly, amused by her fallen expression of shock. He moved a few steps closer, reaching up and gently wiped away her tears with his thumbs. “Don’t cry, they’ll freeze and you wouldn’t like a frozen face.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjvhmEyKJn
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“But….how…? I…I saw you get hit and….” She tried to articulate her words but they were shaking.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94nkOk7N4V
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“Let’s just say the same way we went back to olden France.” Leon explained gently and pulled her into a hug which she more than happily accepted, wrapping her own arms tightly around him which brought him to release an “ompf” sound from his throat.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8DhZo47fU
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“I missed you! Why did you stay hidden?! Why didn’t you come back sooner?!” she bombarded him with her questions before burying her face into his chest, wrapping her arms around his waist more as she felt more tears falling.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjOD2dqkDI
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“I couldn’t and I wish I could have my darling Rose.” He answered gently, leaning his head down to softly kiss the top of her head. “I had to let time pass so I could more easily lie if anyone asked about why I look like a dead man.” Leon explained softly, inhaling her scent. He missed the smell of her flower shampoo that always smelt like water Lilly’s and strawberries. He held her closer, having missed holding her warm body close to his. “I promise not to leave you again Rose. I swear I won’t leave you again.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mp1Uvwn88
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“Please don’t. I don’t want to lose you again.” Rose muttered into his chest, inhaling the scent of lavender she recognized as his cologne.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYh7MmaHTzB
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“I won’t, you won’t ever be alone again.” Leon whispered quietly against her hair, closing his eyes as they stood in the others embrace. “If anyone were to ask you my name, tell them it is Aster.” He explained and let the silence fill them as snow began to fall like frozen, icy tears.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5X9IYQQwE
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Moments passed by before she opened her eyes to look up to him. He removed his head from hers and watched her nod softly in agreement to use his new name. “Alright, Aster, but tell me how you did that night when we danced in ancient France in Paris.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWAQtW4Wl4
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“Simply to say, magic. The bracelet lets me use it and go to different points in time. Only requirement is I change nothing when I do.” He whispered and she smiled leaning closer, pushing up onto the balls of her feet, kissing his lips softly. Gently he leaned into the kiss, loving the feel of her soft lips on his. The kiss lasted for a minute before they broke for air.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0op8MkgcB
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“Can you teach me any of this?” she whispered, opening her eyes that had closed themselves during the kiss.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6QJiXqIqGL
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“Maybe, we would need to see if it can be arranged.” He whispered back, his own gaze opened to lock with hers.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡycsDa0PFv8
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“Shall I show you around the city, Aster? Since you are new and all.” She commented smirking and tried not to laugh as he chuckled, nodding gently.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGnjH1K7V0
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“By all means, show me what you have to offer. Maybe I’ll set up roots here.” His voice stayed soft and sweet. He moved back and turned, letting her lead him as her hand slid to find his, lacing her fingers with his. She took the lead and he stayed close, soon walking by her side and acted like one who had never visited before. He felt so happy, as did she, to have the love of their life back.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6lcQPdN2N
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