The bittersweet dreams of the happy times you could have.
His longing eyes in the way too short nights.
The soft, unsteady light of the street lamps above your heads, throwing deep shadows on the dirty, still hot asphalt under your bare feet.
The cool summer night breeze, like fleeting touches on your skin, and the doubtful safety of his palm in your hand.
The knowledge of his soon departure.
The way he would kiss you goodbye when leaving for overseas, and the rising warmth in your chest and tears in your eyes.
The joy when receiving another letter, and the excitement you’d feel when reading about an upcoming visit.
The nervous hours spent waiting at the airport, surrounded by stressed, quickly passing faces, the smell of cheap coffee filling the air.
The sight of his silhouette, slowly approaching, and the both painful and pleasant twist in your stomach.
And ideas were always meant to be forgotten.