2 Chapter 1

"Mom!!! Can I go outside now?" Rafael approached his mother with the question.

"Okay my dear, make sure you come back before sunset, okay?" Rafael's mother stated.

Rafael was overjoyed and dashed to the playground. He came across a very beautiful boy who'd been sitting alone and crying. Rafael approached him and asked.

"Hello, are you okay? Why are you crying?" Rafael stated.

"What?! Who said I was crying? Who are you?" said the kid.

"Oh, my name is Rafael, but you can call me Rafa instead. What's your name?" Rafael asked.

"I don't care, go away!!!" The kid yelled.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I was just attempting to help..." Rafael stated that he was about to cry.

A few minutes later, a man approaches Kaiden and grab him. Rafael was worried because the man appeared to be in a state of distress.

"Mister, let go of him, you're hurting him" Rafael stated.

"And who exactly are you?" said the man.

"Father, ignore him; he's just a stranger" the kid stated.

"I told you to stay at home and finish your work, didn't I? Come on, let's go home Kaiden" the man said with a high voice.

"Yes Father" said Kaiden.

Rafael was unfortunately left alone. It broke his heart when Kaiden said he was just a stranger, but Rafael didn't give up and continues to pursue his friendship with Rafael.

"Why are you so annoying?" said Kaiden.

"It's just i wanna be friends with you" said Rafael.

"Is that so? What if i dont want to?" said Kaiden.

"Then I will not give up and will continue pursuing you" said Rafael.

Kaiden's cheeks blushed unexpectedly.

"Hey, why are you so red?" said Rafael.

"What? N-nothing" said Kaiden.

"Kaiden, you know I've had thoughts for you since that day" said Rafael.

"What do you mean? Why are you saying this so sudden?" said Kaiden

"Oh, it's nothing" said Rafael.

"I should go home right now. I'm sure Father is looking for me" said Kaiden.

"Okay, be careful. Oh, I forgot to ask you a question" said Rafael.

"What is it?" said Kaiden.

"Are we now friends?" said Rafael.

"I suppose we are. Just don't be bothersome" said Kaiden.

Rafael was overjoyed by what Kaiden said. As the days pass, they get closer and closer. The time has come for Rafael to finally tell his mother about his feelings for the boy he likes.

"Mom, I have a crush on someone" said Rafael.

"Who is it, my dear? I'm sure she's lovely" Rafael's mother said.

"He's super beautiful, Mom" said Rafael.

"Oh, it's a boy, then?" Rafael's mother said.

"Do you think it's odd, Mom?" said Rafael.

"I was shocked, to say the least. You know, Rafa, when you like someone, it doesn't matter what their sexuality is; it's all about how you feel for them" Rafael's mother said.

"Mom, I reeeeally, really like him" said Rafael.

"I'm extremely happy for you, sweetie" his mother said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mom" Rafael said while hugging his mother.

After a few days, Kaiden confesses his feelings for Rafael while they're sitting on the grass, looking at the clouds.

"Hey, Rafa" said Kaiden.

"Yes?" said Rafael.

"I think I like you" said Kaiden.

"Really?" said Rafael.

"Yes!" said Kaiden.

"Hey, Kai" said Rafael.

"Yes?" said Kaiden.

"Do you think we'll still be together when we're older?" said Rafael.

"I'm not sure, but I promise I'll find you, marry you, and we'll have the happy life we've always wanted" said Kaiden.

Rafael chuckled. "Really?"

"Yes, because I looooove you, Rafael" said Kaiden.

"Okay" Rafael said with a smile.

A few months later, it was rumored that Kaiden's family would leave the country due to their business in the states. Rafael was devastated that Kaiden will leave him. His mother handed him a letter, which he was told was a letter from Kaiden that he had left for Rafael.

Dear Rafael,

It's unfortunate that my family anticipated to leave the country. Not gonna lie, I really don't want to leave, but I was forced to come. Rafael, please accept my heartfelt apologies. I guarantee that I will return to find you. I'll love you until we met again Rafael...

Love,

Kaiden

Rafael shed tears as he read Kaiden's letter. He was deeply touched and hoped Kaiden would come back.

"Mom, do you believe Kaiden will return?" said Rafael.

"Of course, my dear, it it seems that he truly loves you, so don't give up hope" Rafael's mother spoke comfortingly and smiled.

Rafael hugged his mother and said, "Thank you Mother," as his mother smiled at him.

Every minute of every day, Rafael patiently waited for Kaiden to return. Years passed, and Kaiden had not returned, not even a letter. Rafael was depressed and desperate to the point where he lost hope and forgot about Kaiden.

I really don't know. Will Kaiden ever return? But he promised me, but how long will that promise last? I really miss him. Has he forgotten about me? Where is he right now? How foolish I am to be patiently waiting for someone I met when I was a kid. Maybe there's no way we'll ever meet again, Kaiden…