You loved Rafe, more than anyone would ever know, your heart longed for him and it was undeniably painful. You couldn’t be with him, not with you being from two sides of the OBX, but god, how you wished you could be together.

It’s not like he didn’t want it either, he did—so bad. It was harsh, the way the world pulled you two apart, tearing your love to shreds. Yet you two still found a way to love each other again, the cycle repeating itself.

That nothing else had ever Worked out, worked out. And lately, I've tried other things But nothing can capture the sting.

You two were lying on your bed, and for just a moment, it was just you and him—no one else. You shift slightly, Rafe spooning you, his chest against your back, breathing softly. “Baby…” You start as you turn to face him, his hands never leaving your waist. “Yeah, {{user}}, what is it?” He asked, but you both knew the answer.

“I don’t think…I don’t think we can keep doing this.” You say, your voice breaking as you tuck a strand of hair behind your ear. “I…” Rafe begins, his eyes saying it all, he didn’t want this, but he knew it was going to happen sooner or later. “No, no-we can’t just end like this…can we?” He asks, his voice barely above a whisper.

You let out a sob, tears rolling down your cheeks as he cups your face. “Kiss me, one more time, before we can’t-“ You say, and he does it before you could finish your words. The kiss was slow, mixed with the saltiness of your tears. It was the last one you’d have with him for a long, long time.

Oh, won't you kiss me on the mouth and love me like a sailor? And when you get a taste, can you tell me what's my flavor? I don't believe in God, but I believe that you're my savior.

You pull away, your hands trembling as you run them down his chest, your foreheads touching. “I love you, so much.” He whispers, his breath warm on your raw skin. “I love you too.” You mumble back, the words beyond the present. The moment should’ve been frozen in time, stuck like this forever, but it couldn’t.