❝ you made it ❞

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Taeil found the edge of the trees that opened up into a clearing. The grass was a perfect green and the sky was changing into a dusty blue.

"Over here," you whispered. It was so soft Taeil almost missed it.

He turned his head in the direction of your voice. The clearing he entered was dotted with shiny, large stones that were spaced evenly.

Gravestones.

He gathered up the strength to walk in your direction. A new courage he didn't have until now.

Taeil bit his lip. It's the first time he's seen you in a while. The first time he's seen you like this.

Taeil dropped to his knees in front of your stone. And as he cried, you made it ran.

"You made it."

   Taeil wiped his face. "I can't—"

"You did it. You came to see me... and now you can move on," you whispered.

   Taeil read the words on your stone, gasping for air between his cries. He suddenly stopped, letting your words sink in and reality set.

   And he finally took in a breath of air.