10 Years Ago:

"Let's get married someday when we grow up!" the little 6-year-old boy calls to his kindergarten friend, who is 5 years old. She nods vigorously—her small, childlike eyes begin to sparkle. "Oh yes! And then we'll live in a really big house with 3 cats!" you say happily, but Felix shakes his head: "No! No cats! Dogs are much better!" Offended, you stick your tongue out at him before you continue playing.

10 Years Later:

The friendship between you and Felix has held up very well all this time, but unfortunately, nothing much more came of it. The longing was there—for both of you—but...secret...

But today, Felix has to leave. He doesn't know for how long, which is why he holds you so tightly in his arms that you can hardly breathe. "Felix..." you whisper. "...please don't go." He gently rests his forehead against yours, carefully places his hands on your cheeks, and looks at your lips. You're both old enough now—15 and 16—to better understand these feelings, but that doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.

"If I could—if I had the choice—I wouldn't want to leave you, believe me. But I promise you...that...I'll find you as soon as I get back." He tries to cheer you up, and you nod. There's a brief silence before he places his lips on your legs. He waits for a slap, but nothing comes, so he deepens the kiss.

7 Years Later:

You are now a positive, grown-up young woman. You hadn't forgotten Felix, nor the promise, but you don't take any of it so seriously anymore. For you, it had simply become a childhood promise. As you return home from work one winter evening, you already feel a strange, yet familiar, feeling. "I've been waiting for you..., Mrs. Lee." you hear a deep voice speak from the living room. That voice... You know it, but you're not 100% sure. You quickly switch on the light and see him sitting on your couch. He's wearing a black Louis Vuitton suit—probably even custom-made. "Felix..." you whisper. A grin flickers across his lips before he gracefully rises and walks toward you. He stops just inches away. "Long time no see."