The One | Return G. W.

03 - ache

"George.." Katerina whispered softly.

George's eyes were wide, seeing Katerina again.

She looked different.

Her hair was shorter and her features more mature.

She looked older than what she was supposed to.

Probably due to the fact that she had to grow up in order to survive.

George looked at Katerina up and down.

Is this real?

George asked himself, questioning her return.

A little part of him hoped he was dreaming. That she was just a figment of his imagination.

But he saw the look in her eyes, a look all too familiar.

Agony.

Anguish.

Ache.

There was nothing he wanted more than to hold the love of his life in his arms once again.

But something was different.

Something held him back.

Katerina began to shake.

She could hardly concentrate being so close to George after all these years.

They stood not even 3 feet away from each other but it's the closest they've been since the night before she disappeared.

She missed George so much and now that she stood in front of him, she was frozen.

"Your h-hair... it's different." Katerina smiled nervously, not knowing what else there was to say.

George exhaled deeply.

"Why are you.. here?" George stuttered.

"I don't know." Katerina straightened her lips, "I wanted to see you."

George furrowed his eyebrows.

Although he longed to see Katerina.

After all these years George grew a sort of hatred for her.

He hated her for not saying goodbye to him.

He knew she had no choice but it didn't change the fact that she left him.

"What are you doing?" George muttered hastily.

Katerina was taken back by his tone.

"I don't know." Katerina said softly, shrugging. "I didn't really plan on actually seeing you..." Katerina gulped.

"Why.. did you leave me?" George mumbled sadly.

Katerina's heart shattered as the words left George's lips.

"I- I didn't have a choice." Katerina's eyes glistened.

The moon shined brightly, reflecting light from their eyes.

The wind blew through their clothes, causing them to shiver.

They looked into each other's eyes, wanting to jump into each other's arms.

But would that be right?

"George?" Mila walked towards them.

George turned, looking at Mila.

Katerina looked at the gorgeous girl, calling for George.

Her eyes softened as she saw Mila in George's jacket.