Best Love Story
Love's Song

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Meanwhile Yuri was back in her dormitory, her cellphone held tightly in her hand. She hestitantly dialed Simon’s beach house number. Yuri waited for the four rings to pass, then Simon’s voice: Please leave a message.
“ Simon,” Yuri whispered into the receiver, her voice choked with misery.” I haven’t called you in a long time. How are you? I am in love with the brother of your murderer. I can’t control my emotions, Simon. You had always been a good resource. Please help me.” Yuri paused, so her tears would not spill. She swallowed, then went on.” Help me, Simon. I don’t know if I should love him or not. Mother said a person who is deep in your heart is unforgettable. That person was you, but I’m not sure if Thomas has replaced you or not— please help me decide—“ Yuri’s voice trailed off as she broke down completely. She felt pain burn her muscles and drain out her energy, and she squinted in her pai. The telephone receiver fell out of her hand and crashed to the ground. The power button hit the floor and the phone shut off. Yuri slumped onto the floor and clutched her chest, wincing in pain. She crawled to her bed and climbed in.

How long she slept, Yuri didn’t know. But it was break, so she didn’t have to worry about school. When she woke up, the sun was shining through the curtains. She still felt weak, but didn’t feel any pain. Yuri got up and dressed, and was about to leave when there was a knock on her door. Yuri opened it and found Thomas standing at the doorway.
“ Oh, hello.” Yuri said quietly.
Thomas studied her.
“ Yuri, you look terrible.” He said, concerned. He reached out to touch her face, but stopped.” Uh—I just want to tell you that Mr. Spiel has appointed me to go study in France, and—and—“ he stopped and looked down.” And, well, I just wanted to tell you.” He turned to walk away.
Yuri felt her heart break again. Thomas was going to leave her. What should I do? She thought desperately. He was going right now, maybe leaving me forever, just like Simon. Before Yuri could decide, she ran up and hugged Thomas around the waist. He stopped moving and stood still.
“ Thomas, I love you!” Yuri whispered, her tears falling and she lay her head on the back of his shoulder. She tightened her arms around him.
Thomas felt the prickling feeling at the corner of his eye again, but he didn’t let the tear fall. He lay his hands on hers.

Thomas and Yuri walked along the sandy beach, their bare feet crashin with the waves.
“ I’m sorry, Yuri.” Thomas said after a moment of silence.
“ It’s ok.. It’s not your fault.” Yuri said quietly, shifting her feet.” And plus, it’s already in the past. You’re right, I can’t live in the past and shadow forever.” She felt a sudden gust of wind hit her insides and closed her eyes and waited for it to go away.
“ I leave the day after tommorrow. My stuff’s packed already.” Thomas said awkwardly. Yuri took his hand.
“ Thomas, when will you come back?” she asked.
“ In a year.” The boy replied.
Yuri thought how long and painful that period of time would be without him. Then tell him not to go, he’ll listen, part of her brain was saying. She opened her mouth but the other half of her brain restrained her. No! if you want him to be happy, think for him, think for his career. This is very important to him, let him go. She suddenly felt weak and her stomach churned with pain. Yuri put her hand over her stomach and she knelt down, still holding Thomas’s hand. Her weightt pulled him back.
“ What’s wrong, Yuri?” he asked.
“ I-I slipped and I fell.” Yuri said befor she could stop herself. It was the lamest lie she’d ever heard of told. Thomas laughed and pulled her up.
“ Good luck there, Thomas. I’ll wait for you to return.” Yuri said, squeezing his hand. He squeezed her hand in return to show his appreciation. Yuri felt her stomach churn again and she flinched. Thomas put his hand around her waist and she felt better. Her vision was clearing and blurring again.
“ Thomas, it’s cold. I think I’ll go rest now.” Yuri said.
“ I’ll walk you to your dorm.” Thomas offered.

“ How could you let him go?” Emily screamed, pointing a finger at Yuri.
“ I let him go because it was his wish.” Yuri said sincerely, sitting down on her bed.
“ Yuri Kowan! How dare you say you give him true love!” Emily shouted.” If I were you, I would not leave him! If I were you, I would always be at his side! If I were you—“
“ Emily, you’re only thinking of what you want. How could you be so selfesh?” Yuri asked, taking a step toward Emily.” How could you say you truly love him. Have you ever considered what he wants? You think about what you want him to do! Not what he wants for himself!” she stopped and for once glared back and stared firmly back at her. Emily sneered.
“ There are many ways to love. You always think you do everything for the best. Not always your ways are the best. And just because I don’t want him to leave doesn’t mean I don’t truly love Thomas!” Emily turned on her heels and stormed out.

“ Thomas, please don’t go to France!” Emily begged. She and Thomas were in an empty classroom.” I’m your girlfriend, please don’t leave me!” she hugged Thomas.
“ Emily, I’m sorry, but I have to go.” Thomas said.” Even Yuri—“
“ Then let’s get married and I’ll go with you!” Emily went on, trying to stop Thomas from mentioning Yuri’s name.
“ What are you talking about, Emily?”
“ Why is that girl so much better than me to you?” Emily screamed.” If today Yuri said this to you instead of me, would you say yes?”
“ I’m not going to answer that question.”
“ Why not?”
“ Because Yuri would never be so unreasonable!”
Emily burst into tears.” So loving you, not wanting to loose you is being unreasonable? Fine, go to France! I don’t care!” she ran out, sobbing.

“ Thomas, take care.” Yuri said. They had arrived at the terminal to France.” Remember, I’ll wait for you.”
Thomas nodded.” Emily came to me yesterday and said loads of nonsense. She didn’t want me to leave.”
Yuri forced a laugh.” Well, I don’t either. But you’re coming back.”
They bidded goodbye and Thomas turned toward the departing gate. Yuri stood gazing after him. She didn’t want him to go, she wanted to call for him to come back. Pain struck Yuri worse than ever as she watched Thomas step into the terminal gateway. Thomas, don’t go, she whispered in her heart, her forced-back tears flooding out of her eyes. Thomas, please don’t go, I need you. Yuri felt her vision turning white from the light and she placed a hand on her head to steady herself. Thomas, come back.. Please don’t leave me. Come back. But the airplane had taken off. She watched the plane’s wheels lift from the ground and Thomas was gone. Yuri felt pain torturing her. She coughed and coughed. And felt something on her hand. Slowly, Yuri lifted her hand from her mouth. It was blood. She had coughed blood.

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