Best Love Story
Love's Song

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Thomas carried Yuri along the beach her face against his. Their foreheads touched fondly.
“ Why didn't you tell me?” Thomas asked, watching her black hair blow around her.
“ I’m sorry, Thomas.” Yuri whispered. Her voice was tired and soft, and she felt tears slid silently down her cheeks.” I don’t want to die, Thomas.”
Thomas lay Yuri down carefully and sat down next to her on a large rock. Her skirt fluttered around her feet and the sun blinded her slightly on the windy December day.
“ I don’t either, Yuri.” Thomas said, wiping her tears away.
“ Thomas, I know I won’t be able to live long,” Yuri said quietly.” Let our hearts connnect forever. No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you. No matter what happens, our hearts will always be together, ok?”
Thomas looked at her fondly, his platinum hair whipping out behind him. He nodded and placed his hands behing him on the cold rock.
“ Look at the ocean, it’s violent today.” He said.
“ Yes, I love the ocean. It’s sometimes calm, but other times so violent and unsure, just like our love.” She turned to Thomas.” Thomas, my heart will never leave you.” She closed her eyes, and so did he. They both leaned forward in unison, and kissed very gently. Thomas placed his hand on Yuri’s cold face and put his fingers through her layer of soft black hair like a comb. They kissed in front of the roaring ocean under the pale sunset.

“ Thomas, can you sing me a lullaby?” Yuri said quietly. They were back at school in Thomas’s dormitory. Yuri was laying Thomas’s arms, because she didn’t want to go back to the hospital. Thomas had been with her every second. Aaron Spiel had called Mrs. Kowan. Even though Yuri objected against it, Mr. Spiel insisted that her mother be with her.
“ I don’t know any lullabies, Yuri, but I have a poem. It’s called ‘Together’. Here is how it goes: I’ll hold your hand and help you stand,
when you need me.
I’ll truly love you and be your eyes,
When you are blind.
I’ll help you find your way and be your compass,
When you are lost.
I’ll keep you warm and be your blanket,
When you are cold.
But I believe when we’re together,
We can accomplish whatever.
We will hold hands,
Side-by-side,
With nothing to worry,
And nothing to hide.
We can be together,
Just me and you forever.”
“ That is a beautiful poem, Thomas.” Yuri murmured sleepily, her eyelids felt heavy. She put her head onto his shoulder and murmured.” Can you do all that for me?”
Thomas kissed her on the cheek.” Of course I can. I would do anything for you. Remember, our hearts are connected.” He hugged her tightly.
“ I’ll remember…” Yuri’s voice trailed off and she fell into a deep slumber.

“ Yuri!” Mrs. Kowan burst through the door and ran up to her daughter, a duffel bag clinging limply out of her hand. She studied her daughter. Yuri looked so pale, so weak and fragile. She stroked her daughter’s face and hugged her tightly.
“ Hi, Mother.” Yuri said. Mrs. Kowan began to sob.” Mother, what’s wrong?”
“ Oh, my dear, what happened?” Mrs. Kowan said. Yuri felt pain shoot through her body and her body felt cold.
“ It’s alright, Mother.” Yuri managed to choke out. Her muscles were weakening again.
“ Yuri look at you. You’ve grown so much more skinnier!” her mother put her arms around Yuri, but turned to Thomas.” Thomas, dear. Thank you for taking care of my little girl.” She said, tears in her eyes. Thomas nodded.
“ Yuri, you should go back to the hospital. You will take the operation.” Mrs. Kowan insisted. Thomas and Mrs. Kowan escorted her to the hospital, where they filled in papers for the operation.

“ Mrs. Kowan, go and rest for a while. I’ll take care of Yuri.” Thomas offered. The lady smiled wanly.
“ Alright, I’ll go wait outside while you two chat.” She said, patting his shoulder.
Thomas sat down next to Yuri, and she grabbed his hand.
“ Thomas, I’m scared. I don't want to have surgery.” She said, her eyes frightened. Thomas took her in his arms and gave her a kiss on the cheek.” I’ll be right next to you, Yuri. Don’t worry.” He said gently.
“ I’m afraid of dying.” Yuri confessed.” Everyone thinks I’m so noble and brave. But nobody understands how scared I am inside. I don’t want to die.” She began to tremble slightly. Thomas hugged her tighter.
“ Everything will be OK.” He soothed.
He hugged her for a long time, until she spoke.” Thomas, go. Go get some rest.” She said.
Thomas smiled and nodded. Yuri noticed dark shadows under his blue eyes and he did not harden his platinum hair with gel today. Yuri watched him leave, and her heart began to hammer with fear. She was so scared, she was so afraid of death. She sat up and put her head against her knees, crying into the dark. She felt so lonely, so lost…
The door to the ward opened and Emily stepped in. She was crying as well.
“ You called Thomas, Emily. Thank you.” Yuri said through her sobs. Emily nodded and hestitantly hugged Yuri.” I’m so sorry!” she whispered.
Yuri hugged her back.” Emily, I’m so scared. I don't want to have operation. I don't want to!”
Emily held Yuri’s head gently.” Yuri, be brave, not for me. Not for Thomas, but for yourself.” She encouraged. Both girls wept out their long time sorrow. For how long, neither knew, but it made them both feel better.

“ Thomas, Mrs. Kowan Emily, Yuri’s conditions has worsened.” Dr. Brown said.” There is no hope, and she can’t have the operation anymore. We have arranged for your last visits.” He walked away to his office. Mrs. Kowan fell back onto the bench tears flooding down her cheeks. Emily gasped and Thomas shook his head before turning on his heels and racing out of the hospital. He ran with all his might until he stumbled and couldn’t run anymore. He put his hands on the fountain in front of him and stared at his reflection. They were so close to extending Yuri’s life span. Now she was going to die. He could not keep his promise and be with her forever. Thomas threw back his head and shoted into the December night sky.

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