A Promise Before Parting

Being with Tristan was like being swept up in a wave of youthful energy—everything felt so alive and vibrant.

He was gentle, always knew how to make me feel better, and sometimes it made me feel a bit lightheaded.

But happy times never seemed to last long. Around 3:30, Tristan's face fell. "Guess it's time to split up again."

I reassured him, "I'll be in Morvan in a week at the latest."

"A week fe