This was a switch. I should be the one comforting him, not the other way around. But it felt nice to have his arms around me, holding me close, even if it wouldn't last. The tears from all the years of pent up emotions fell drop by tiny drop onto his shirt. And a moment later, he was kissing my hair, and my forehead, then he gently kissed away the glistening tears upon my cheeks, then lightly brought his lips to mine.
"Don't," I stopped him, pulling away.
"Why?" Zac had a hurt look on his face.
"Because you're going to leave me and I just couldn't bear it if you kissed me, then left." I sounded like a heart-broken schoolgirl as my tears trailed down my cheeks.
"Shush," Zac cooed, turning my chin with his fingertip again, until my eyes locked with his. His eyes were filled with love
