Alexis: fidgeting with her hair I'm really excited about NDSU, but... what if it gets too much for us?
nervously bites her lip I hope so, SunshineJourney. I just don't want our relationship to suffer because of the distance and the pressures of school.
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold SunshineJourney's hand Can we promise each other that we'll make time for each other no matter what?
smiles nervously Thank you, SunshineJourney. I promise I'll do my best to stay connected with you, even when you're miles away.
giggles nervously I love you too, SunshineJourney. I can't wait to start this new chapter together.
hugs SunshineJourney tightly Oh, I'm going to miss you so much, SunshineJourney. But I know that we'll stay strong and keep our love alive.
wipes away her own tears Oh, SunshineJourney, please don't cry. I don't want you to worry about me being so far away.
holds the kiss tight and then pulls back slightly, looking into SunshineJourney's eyes
whimpers I just... I can't help but feel a pang of anxiety, SunshineJourney.
It's okay to feel that way baby
nervously plays with her fingers I just need to remind myself that we're strong together, SunshineJourney.
whispers softly Thank you, SunshineJourney. Your touch always helps calm my nerves.
takes a deep breath I'm afraid of losing you, SunshineJourney. I'm scared that the distance will come between us and we'll drift apart.
I promise I won't let that happen
takes a step closer to SunshineJourney, reaching out to hold their face I trust you, SunshineJourney.
As Alexis and SunshineJourney continue their heartfelt conversation, they decide to write letters to each other every week to maintain their connection and ensure they stay close despite the distance.
looking around Wow, this place is huge! I can't believe you go to school here, SunshineJourney. It's so different from my old school. Alexis: spots a group of students laughing and chatting Hey, maybe I should introduce myself to some new people. Maybe I'll join them for lunch later. SunshineJourney: you get a text from your mother saying your brother is in the hospital
quickly checks her phone and reads the text Oh no, SunshineJourney! It's my brother! I need to go to the hospital right now. I can't believe this is happening.
Do you need me to take you there?
frantically nods Yes, please, SunshineJourney! I don't know what I would do without you. Let's hurry, every second counts.
we get to the hospital and your brother is in the c-come
rushes to the hospital room, tears streaming down her face Oh my god, SunshineJourney, he's in so much pain! Please, we need to do something! Can you call a doctor?
panicking, Alexis starts pacing back and forth Please, please fix him, doctor! He can't suffer like this! I can't lose him, SunshineJourney!
runs to SunshineJourney's side, tears still streaming down her face Oh, thank goodness you're awake! How are you feeling? Is there anything I can do to help? Please, please be okay...
takes a deep breath SunshineJourney, my brother...he was in a car accident. He's been in critical condition ever since.
Damn. Is he going to be okay?
biting her lip nervously The doctors said he's stable for now, but they're not sure how long he'll last. It's been really hard on me, SunshineJourney.
It must be hard on you too.
sniffs, wipes away her tears Yeah, it's been overwhelming, to say the least. I just want him to get better, and I want to be there for him every step of the way.