A new school year; one where we shall never see each other, except for those quick moments in the hall.

We sat in a circle, holding hands with a red candle illuminating our faces in the darkness. I don’t know how long we sat there but it seemed like time its self had stopped.

‘What are we going to do without each other this year?‘

She seemed to know what I was thinking and broke the circle to hug me. “One person, cannot keep us apart. Our bond is stronger than any other force. Not jealousy, bitterness, or even hate of those around us can break it.”

I smiled watching the shadows from the flame dance on my friend’s faces. ‘Because love concurs all.‘