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Chapter 42 - Moving On

(This is random but listen to the song 'Us, Again' by Seventeen and enjoy the feels. The lyrics and the music really fits the chapter :3)

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It is finally September. In the past five months, New had been preparing himself to migrate to a new country and start his new life. He took English classes, some beginner French, learned how to cook, how to use software related to his work, and even bought new clothes more suitable for the weather. His visa application went smoothly. He even took the time to get to know his new colleagues through emails and Facebooks. All the while, Tay was with him every step of the way.

It is time to leave.

Everyone surrounds New who just checked in, hugging him goodbyes and giving him words of encouragement. His mother keeps asking if everything is ready for him in Paris and for the umpteenth time, he has to assure her it is.

Tay had already found him a small apartment in a safe neighbourhood, fully furnished. The alpha already paid a year's rent as a farewell gift as well. He promised to take care of New until their bond break, and so he insisted on paying for everything for New's first year there, the time needed for them to be free again. And though he felt bad for it, New is thankful because it would give him enough time to adapt to his new life without any concern. Not to mention, the alpha's beta friend will also be welcoming him at the airport and show him around town, so basically, he has nothing to worry about.

All he has to do now is get on his own two feet as soon as possible.

And, surviving his heat without his alpha.

New looks around the group of people, trying to find the man. Thinking about his heat always scare him so he usually tries to distract himself, but the thought just came up, and with the fact that he is hours away from leaving his mate, New wanted to see Tay. So he can be comforted for the last time.

But there is still no sign of the alpha.

New smiles to himself, trying not to show his disappointment. He looks at the clock, noting that he still has some time before leaving. It will be alright, Tay will get here.

Choosing to ignore the disappointment in him, New focuses on his friends and family instead. He will miss them too, and he knows they will too. He may regret not bidding a proper goodbye.

"P'New…" A sob is heard coming from his left and New glances over to see his little sister starting to bawl. There is a short silence before everyone bursts into laughter. And then the laugh starts to get mixed with tears and sobs. Finding it absurd, they laugh louder again, chuckling at their pathetic state.

"Hey, you guys! Stop it! Are you tryna make me cry?" New pushes his friends, hitting them. "I can't cry now. You wanna make me stay?"

As if knowing that he may tear up soon, both his parents and Inn, as well as his siblings hug him tightly, so tightly they start to suffocate him. New distorts his face, trying so hard not to break down. Because he will. He is weak for them. He is only putting up a strong front. But the longer they do this to him, the more he feels like giving up on leaving and stay, where he belongs.

"I think we need to leave…" Inn breaks the silence as he lets go of his hold. He softly pats on both the old folks' back to signal them to do the same. Grateful, New flashes him a smile, thanking him for it.

Will he be able to find someone as understanding as his best friend in France? How will he survive everyday without hearing the man's voice? How will he survive his days without his friends?

Without Tay?

"Good luck Newwiee! Don't forget to call!"

"We love you!"