That Alien Feeling

Adam knocked impatiently on the door.No one responded.He advised himself not to be impulsive, there was nothing to be anxious about.

But no matter what he told himself, the uneasiness that had been haunting him all afternoon only intensified.Adam blamed it all on Harry's brother.Their meeting wasn't friendly—and, let's be honest, kind of weird.How could Adam let Harry go with his brother?He was clearly determined to keep Harry by his side.He had no recollection of what had happened, except that Harry had promised to be home for him.Harry said it himself.

Adam took out his key and opened the door.

His fingers didn't tremble.His chest didn't tighten either.He shouldn't feel that way.Maybe Harry was just taking a shower.Maybe he's wearing headphones and can't hear him knocking on the door.

Adam pushed open the door.

There was no one in the living room.

There was no one in the kitchen either.

A particularly uncomfortable déjà vu made it difficult for him to breathe.

"Harry?" he yelled harshly, but there was still no answer.His chest was getting tighter and tighter.

He walked to the room where Harry had been.nobody.

His heart rose to his throat.He goes to his bedroom.

This room is also empty.Harry isn't here.

Adam's eyes fell on the piece of paper on the bed.

He stared at the paper for a few seconds, then slowly walked over.

He picked up the paper.

The writing on it was crooked and jumbled, the letters slanted to the left instead of to the right.

Dear Adam,

sorry.I hope one day you can forgive me.I hope one day you will look back and say how glad you were to meet me.Meeting you is the best thing in my life, I am so lucky.I just wish... I have a lot of wishes, but that doesn't need to be mentioned.Please believe me, all the feelings I have told you are true, there is no falsehood.You make me feel so happy and you love me so much.

Please don't be mad at me.But if being angry makes you feel better, that's okay.

I love you.I love you more than I can say.I wish you a long and happy life and may your life be filled with love and laughter.Hopefully, when you're old, you'll look back and think of that weird silly kid you loved with a little warmth instead of anger.I know I will never forget you.

Please be happy.

yours,

Harry