“You gave me the experience of building it with you,” Julian said. “Which is the part I like most about Lego. I… I mean, if you don’t want it, fine, but I wanted you to have something…”
Something to remember this night by.
Because Isaac hadn’t said that they’d get together after the tournament, or have other nights like this, or… anything.
And maybe that didn’t mean what Julian thought it meant, but this had always been a limited-time deal, and it was coming to a close.
“I get it,” Isaac said, and Julian wasn’t sure that hedid,but he was glad this wasn’t about to turn into an argument. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.” Julian smiled a small, pleased smile at him, his heart a little lighter knowing that Isaac was happy to keep the memento.
Julian wouldn’t need the reminder of what it was like to be with Isaac. He’d never forget this, not as long as he lived. But if Isaac had one…
Maybe he’d feel like he could come back someday. Any day, any time, whenever he wanted to.
Because he could. And losing him was going to break Julian’s heart.
But having him? Even for a little while? That had been worth the heartbreak.
He’d just have to make the most of the time they had left.
