"What are you talking about? You joking, right?!" I laugh at how ridiculous this is all ending up to sound.

"Yeah, you know that foreign exchange program that you signed up for a year ago but, there weren't any spots open? A spot just opened in America and so, if you pack by Sunday, you can start the new semester there!" My mom cheered. "But-" I got cut off from her speaking again.

"Isn't this great! You've always wanted to go to America so this is the perfect opportunity! You'll get a good education out of it!" She sounded so happy about it. "We've already set everything up, you just have to pack!"

I really want to go but, I don't want to have to leave Tobi and the others... They're my best friends; I don't know anyone in America. On top of all that, my English is mediocre. It's not that great. But, my parents already paid for it... I don't want to waste money.

I don't know what to say. Some part of my is delighted, but the other part of me is despondent. I may never get another opportunity like this...

"Ok, I will. Talk to you later, love you. Bye." I say as I hang up. I sigh and turn around to the see the others listening in on me.

"Hey, what was all that about? Is everything ok?" They ask, expecting an answer out of me. I open my mouth to respond but, no sound comes out. I don't have the heart to tell them. I know I need to but... I can't find it in myself to ruin our trip.

After about a minute of pure silence, I finally say something. It's not what I needed to say but, it's better than nothing. "Yeah, don't worry about it."

Once Eric shrugged it off, the others did too. Although, I could tell that Tobi wasn't convinced and that Felix was secretly worried. We walk back to the campfire and go back to being our goofy selves. The rest of the night went by nicely. I acted as if nothing happened and they did too.

When Tobi and I got back to our tent, he turned to me with saddened eyes. "I can tell something is wrong. Why won't you tell me?" He cried softly. At that moment in time, I felt awful. This was the first time I've seen him cry. Knowing that he was crying for me was unbearable. I had to tell him what was happening but, I know he would only cry more.

"Tobi, I'm leaving to go to America for this school year." I say softly and look down at the ground of the tent. I didn't want to see his face. "What? Please tell me this is some joke?" He chuckled before letting more tears fall to the ground. "No, really. I signed up for it last year but, they were full. This year there just happens to be an opening so, I'm going."

"Why? Why didn't you tell me this before? Why are you leaving me?" The boy broke down more.

"Tobi, I don't want to leave you but, I might never get this chance again... I'll still be your boyfriend. I'll just have to be a long distance relationship until I come back." I sigh and pull him into a hug, rubbing small circles into his back.

"But, what if it doesn't work out? Do you know how many times people break up because of this? I just don't want to loose you."

"You're not losing me. I'll FaceTime you every day, okay? I'll make sure to keep you updated. But please, understand my decision. I know it'll be tough but we'll work this out together."

He nods in understanding and pulls us down onto our sleeping bags. He puts his arms around me and I do the same with him. "Then, let me cuddle you as much as I want before you go?"

I smile at him and run my hand through his hair. "Of course, why would I not let you?" I hum and slip into a comforting sleep.