Dreaded Departure

A plastic toothbrush case hit the inside lining of my travel bag as I shoved my meager belongings inside, my temper boiling over with every movement. Packing didn't take much time when I barely owned anything worth carrying. I tucked the toothbrush right along the outer pocket so I could grab it easily later. My entire wardrobe consisted of the barest essentials: one pair of blue jeans, one pair o