You'd known him for years. Practically since you were born. He was only a year older than you, but he felt so much more mature. you'd seen each other grow up He was graceful and tooth-rottingly sweet to you.

"Sweetheart, won't you come meet me outside?" Him and his parents had came for another visit. You used to play together outside, but you're much too old for that now. What could he need?