Day 364

Almost a year has passed. I was hoping somehow I could avoid the Blood Moon's curse but, now I can't. It was time for me to say goodbye.

Alex.

A: So this is it, huh? I can't believe after all this time I'm just going to forget you.

C: You may forget me. But our shared memories will live on with me.

A: You were a dear friend to me. Jez. You even hooked me up with a goddess.

C: I will always remember you.

A: If you ever change your mind. You know where to find me.

Hannah.

H: Please don't tell me you are really going to leave us.

C: I wish I could say no. But I don't have a choice in the matter.

H: Hey. Don't you dare ever forget me, okay? If you do, I will go there, and I will kick your royal butt.

C: How could I ever forget my best friend? You showed a new side of me I didn't even know I had.

H: We had our fun, didn't we? I still remember all the trouble we got ourselves in camp. The beach. The karaoke, and the day after, you took care of all of us.

C: I will never forget it. And I will never forget you.

H: Uhh. Don't make me cry. At least hug me before you go, big dummy.

We hugged each other tightly.

C: I will never forget you. You were like a sister to me.

H: If you change your mind, don't hesitate. Just come back to us.

C: I will. I promise.

Ryan

R: Look. I'm not with goodbyes, so let me get this short.

R: Thank you for everything. The memories, the friendship, and for my father. Without you, he would still be in the hands of the mafia or dead.

C: I was glad I was able to help.

R: Now go. Keitaro is waiting for you. And if you want some company, I might not be the best choice, but I will always welcome you with open arms.

C: Thanks, Ryan...

Only Keitaro remains, and this will be the hardest one.

K: Please, promise me you will come back to me.

C: You know I can't. I will put your life at risk again. And I can't watch you die...

K: I don't want to lose you. I don't want to forget you. Please, if nothing else. Let me just have the memories of you.

C: I can't... I want you to live a happy, peaceful life. I want to marry someone, have kids, and be happy. Something I know I can't give you if you still remember me.

Keitaro held my hand as tightly as he could. I never felt this much pain in his heart. We both couldn't hold back our tears any longer.

C: I don't want this... I never wanted this... I wish I could just have a normal life and live with you until the end.

K: Then live with me! I don't care about anything but you.

C: I wish I could, my love. But I know I can't make you truly happy.

K: You are my happiness.

C: I can't give you kids. I can't live with you until the end. You would always be in danger. And I don't want you to die in my hands...

I don't even know how long he hugged each other. Hours seemed like minutes. Before we knew it was already night.

K: Can I ask you something?

C: ...

K: I will go back to camp. The same one as last year.

K: You said the curse will apply once the sun comes up on the day of Blood Moon.

K: Until then, can you spend what time is left with me? Can you be with me and be mine for this night as the one I love?

C: Yes. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Keitaro and I spent most of the night together in his bed. We both knew what would happen tomorrow. But we didn't care. We made love for one last night...