Mitch sobs into his knees at the lake, missing him, missing Jerome. His Biggums, his everything, he was his smile, his laugh, his go-to-guy, his crush.. He remembers how it happened, how quickly Jerome was taken from him, how Mitch's world came crashing down.

Mitch laughed as Jerome told him another joke, smiling. Jerome always knew how to cheer him up, except for now. There was something different about Jerome, and Mitch knew what his friend was feeling, nervous, scared. "Hey, what's wrong Biggums?" "Oh- it's nothing.." Now Mitch knew that certainly something was wrong, "Jerome. Please tell me.." Mitch grabbed a hold of Jerome's hand, blushing, Jerome stiffened. "Please.." "M-Mitch.. I-I have to leave.." "Leave? What do you mean..?" "I-I got a letter last week sa-saying that I-I have to go to the military an-and fight in a war.." Mitch stiffened, "Wh-What?" "I-I'm sorry, Mitch.." "N-No.." Mitch whispered and hugged Jerome as tightly as he could, Jerome hugged back tightly. "D-Don't leave me.." Mitch sobbed, "I-I'm sorry Mitch.. If I-I could stay I would.." That's how hey stayed, Mitch sobbing into Jerome's chest as Jerome tried to calm him down. Till he had to leave, at the door Mitch gave him a tight hug again, trying to hold back his tears, some do fall though. Jerome pulls back and looks at him, wiping the tears from Mitch's eyes gently and giving him s note inside an envelope along with a small box that could fit in his palm. "Goodbye Mitch.." "G-Goodbye Jerome.."

Mitch stares at the small box that Jerome had given him that day, it feels like it was just yesterday this all happened, but it had been two years since he has seen his fluffy buddy. Mitch opens the box and sees a heart shaped locket that had the words I'm always with you. on it and had a golden chain holding it up, Mitch opens it to see a picture of him and Jerome, Jerome's arm around Mitch's shoulder and then both smiling. Mitch sobs a bit and smiles sadly at the picture, then looks at the envelope, he had read the note so many times that he memorized it, word by word.

My Benja,

Hey Mitch, how have you've been? I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the letter sooner. But I didn't want you to worry anymore than you probably are now. I hate myself for not telling you, you told me everything, and I couldn't tell you that I'm leaving. I'm sorry, that was so stupid of me, I'm sorry..

Benja, there's something I want to ask you. I really should be asking this in person but.. I'm a wimp. I already know what you're saying, "You're not a wimp, you're the bravest person I know." Thanks for thinking so big about me. But I'm terrified to ask you this, I don't want to loose you, I can't loose you Mitch, I just can't. Anyways.. here goes nothing right?

With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this locket, I ask you to be mine. That was the vows from Corpse Bride, the lines you love so much, well, I couldn't get a ring that would be perfect for you, but I did find a locket, I hope that's good enough.

I remember you saying that if anyone asked you out using these vows somehow, they are almost guaranteed a yes. Yes Mitch, I'm asking you to be mine, if I survive the war, which I am trying my hardest to, and when I get home, I'll ask in person, I promise I will. If you say yes, I'll be the happiest man alive, if you say no. I'll wait, I'll wait for you to be ready, and if you just don't like me in that way.. I hope you find someone that will love you as much as I do, I love you Mitch, just remember that. I love you so much, so, so, much.

Love(or don't),
Jerome.

Mitch sobs softly and clenches the note to his chest. He stares at the locket and sobs some more. That's when he feels a pair of strong, warm, arms wrap around him, he stiffens and looks up, seeing a gave he was sure he would never see again.
"J-Jerome..?"

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