Trigun Fan Fiction ❯ Donut Sprinkles ❯ Live Through This ( Chapter 19 )

Last night had been wonderful.

How many times had Vash whispered her name, making up for lost time?

How long had Meryl stayed awake, just holding him and watching him sleep?

She leaned against the porch, waiting for him to leave. Why were words so hard now? Body language had said so damn much so few hours ago. But in the light of day, she couldn't will herself to say a thing. She held her breath as he started to speak, not wanting to miss a syllable.

"See you around."

Those weren't the three words he was supposed to say.