It's only a matter of time before the hugging turns to desperate exploration of his face. As her fingers try to memorize his face through touch, almost as a precaution to never seeing him again, she plants a gentle kiss on the nape of his neck.

There's only one other thought on her mind now. And as exhaustion finally claims her and she moves to rest her head back against his chest, she lets it slip out: "I don't want to keep living if everyone leaves me in the end."

Then, her eyes close.