Distance

When two people find each other so young, it's hard to break them apart. But when they both have to make a decision that will effect the rest of their lives, it seems to only tear them apart.

Jenna: The day we met was a complete accident, it was one of those moments where we were just there at the right time. I can remember exactly what he spelled like, what he was wearing, and how every time our eyes met he looked away.

Shane: I met her at a party, I went out because I had been sitting around thinking about my ex girl friend and my friends were annoyed. They told me I needed to get out my house and do something.

Jenna: I was so excited to go to the party, I spent all day thinking about what to wear and who would be there, I had a crush on Shane for awhile now but he had always had this skinny blonde attached to his arm. The rumor around school was they broke up, so many tonight he would actually notice me.

Shane: A girl from class had came up to me at the party trying to talk about sports and what college I would be going to, I didn't pay much attention but the second I met her eyes I got all nervous and these funny feelings in my stomach.

Jenna: I knew the second our eyes met he felt what I felt.

Shane: I wanted to ask her if we could go somewhere more quiet to talk but I didn't want her to think I was just sweet talking to her. So we sat in the noisy kitchen making small talk, I couldn't hear her too well, but I wasn't really listening I was just staring into her eyes.

Jenna: I felt like I was talking too much but he kept asking me questions so I just answered them. I wanted to go somewhere more private but I didn't want him to think I was fast... time had gone by and I looked at my cellphone, I was going to be late if I didn't leave now. 

Shane: She said she had to go, I asked if I could call her sometime and she came close to me, telling her phone number to me into my ear, I could smell her perfume and I wanted to just kiss her.

Jenna: I looked up and the next thing I knew, we were kissing.

Jenna (talking to herself )That was the night we met. We have been together for 4 years, all through high school. It was almost to good to be true because the next time we had to have a serious talk, it was about our future. I was going to NYU for acting, and he was going to UCLA for football. Millions of miles away. He was coming over, like he had done every other night, but this time we might not be leaving as a couple. I was nervous. 

Shane (talking to himself) I knew next year was going to be hard, we were going to completely different schools but I cared about her, I want to make it work. I got in my truck and drove over to her house, we were gonna have a talk. But I'm sure everything will be fine we always work it out.

Jenna: Hey, let's go sit out back and talk.

(Shane walked slowly behind neither spoke on the walk)

Shane: Let me go first, I know we wont be close to each other next year, but I think we can do it. We know each other well enough and don't need to be with each other to know we care about each other. I don't want this to end.

It was silent. Shane waited for Jenna to agree with him, and then the talk would be over.

Jenna: That's really nice of you and I do care so much about you, but I don't see how this is going to work. It doesn't seem fair for either of us, we want to experience college, I don't want to be calling you asking where you are at all times, and I don't want you to be waiting for me to call you with the time difference.

Shane: wait are you saying..

Jenna: I guess I am

Shane: But this isn't how I want it to be

Jenna: Me either but it seems like the best thing

 Shane just got up, and began walking back on forth with his head shaking

Jenna: Sit down come here

Shane: No! How could you do this to me? After everything we have been through.

Jenna: I know, I want to be with you, but if were meant to be then it will work out.

Shane: We are meant to be, what dont you get? 4 years together that doesn't say enough to you?

Jenna: Of course it does, but it's only going to be harder saying goodbye at the end of the summer and seeing you on holidays then saying goodbye again. I'm looking out for both of us.

Shane: I can't talk to you right now I'm leaving.

Shane just got up and left, I sat there in shock, we have always been able to talk things out. Thats what I loved about him, if there was ever a problem he came to me and we talked it out. But this time was different, he just got up and left. I went to bed with a bad feeling in my stomach, Shane still hadn't called.

Shane- I dialed her number like 20 times but hung up before she could answer, I didn't know what to say to her. How could I be so upset with someone I love? And why can't we be together? I need some time to think, if were just going to say goodbye at the end of the summer, why not just say goodbye now. Why should I act like everything is ok when it's not. That's it. I need to talk to Jenna.

Jenna answered her front door, and there he was. As pretty as he has always been.

Shane: can we talk?

Jenna: yeah, do we you to come in?

Shane: no, it will only talk a few minutes.

Jenna: ok.

we walked to the wooden chairs on the front porch and sat down.

Shane: I agree, we won't be able to make things work next year being so far away

Jenna: Oh i'm so glad you understand

Shane: Yeah, sure, alright well i think we need to say goodbye now

Jenna: Now? Why would we do that we still have the whole summer together

Shane: Look Jenna, I am doing this for you, because you want this

Jenna: And you dont?

Shane: Hell no, I don't want to lose you but if this is want you want then this is what your going to get

Jenna: But.. wait.. what is going on?

Shane: Have fun at NYU, I love you.

Shane stood up to give Jenna a hug, she had nothing else to say so she stood up and put her arms around his neck. She closed her eyes and just held on tight. 

He smelled her hair trying to hold on to the scent for as long as he could, he never thought this day would come.

They both let go, tears filled both of their eyes, but Shane wiped his away so she couldn't see.

Jenna lightly closed her eyes letting the tears fall down her cheeks.

Shane: You will be fine. I'm always here for you, and when you feel lonely look outside at the moon and know that where ever I am I will be looking at the same moon, and maybe then we won't seem so far apart.

Jenna: All I know is I love you

Shane: I love you too

He gave her one last hug, a peck on the cheek and began to walk away. He turned around once to look back at her.

She wiped her tears away and forced a smile because she knew he was watching.

And that was it. They both had something so special that they know no distance will change this.