"I can't do this anymore."
"What? Talk to me on Aim, or talk to me at all?" J typed back.
"Nothing. Look, you should go pack. Have a safe hike. When can we talk again?"
"I should be back around 8 or 9. If anything, send me a message and I'll send you one back."
"Yeah, ok."
"I'm sorry. I have to go. Try to be happy today, please?"
I paused for a moment, not sure what to say. "Ok." Then after another beat, "I love you."
"I love you too. JTB out"
Funny way to say I'm leaving. Always made me raise an eye brow. I really do love J. Those lively, pretty brown eyes. That interesting smile. That milky skin and flaxen hair. However, all of thos