We were now at the house. Each family outside the house, waiting for each of us to get what we can carry. Viktor's parents weren't hear, instead it was the father's date. I guess things didn't go according to plan. We all stood on the front porch in a little circle. I said, "I'll keep in touch with all of you. I promise." They nodded. I got down to Sara. "You be a good girl now. OK?" She nodded, with that sweet smile that was always too big for her face. I just wish I could say a deeper version of I love you to each of them, but those three words are all I got to work with. It's OK, Cyrus. I looked at Sara. She smiled. We know you love us. Yeah, I know, but I'll never tire of saying it.
I got to Magnet. "Be careful, Mag. I'll stop by whenever I can. OK?" He nodded. He was fighting tears to no avail. I gave him a hug.
I got to Megan. "You gonna be OK?" She nodded. She never liked exposing herself with emotions. I gave her a hug. "Just be safe OK?" I felt her nod. I guess she doesn't trust herself to talk.
I got to Viktor. He was my best friend, a jerk to boot, but still, I was going to miss him. We gave each other a manly embrace. No words need be said.
Then there's Jazz. We stood there for a second, not sure what to say. This was like a bad love scene in the head of a teenager. I said, "Remember when we 'Stayed up late and talked all night, in dark room lit by the TV light. Through all the hard times in my life, Those nights kept me alive." She giggled a bit. She loved it when I said the verse of a song to her. Since she loved music and all. I wanted to say something, but she interrupted me with a kiss.
After we broke, she whispered, "I'll be waiting for you Cyrus Noble." She ran off to her family. I watched as one by one, they left. I feel like my soul just got ripped apart. There was one last thing I need to do. I walked over to Marcus and Maria. I handed them a whole wad of cash. It had a couple hundred dollars in it. Marcus said, "We don't take charities." I rolled my eyes. "I'm giving you this as a way of saying 'thank you'. The least you can do is take it." He hesitated, but he took it. "There's a nice hotel on Wayne Avenue, downtown. You can stay there for the night before you go home." Maria smiled and nodded. "If it's any consolation, Mr. Noble, You are nothing like the man I use to date." I smiled too. "Thanks." They left. There was one last thing I need to do.
I pulled out my communicator. "General Cutler?" "This is him." I heard on the other end. "I need a pickup over here. Looks like you got yourself a new soldier."
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