You and Rui had been best friends since you were kids.

Even when you'd get hurt by his inventions, you wouldn't leave.

When the other kids called him wierd, you didn't leave.

When people bullied you for being best friends with him in middle school, you didn't leave.

And now, you both stood atop the school roof, basking in the sunset.

The security wasn't good.

Rui was crying slightly, smiling at you.

A genuine smile.

"Thank you..for not leaving."