In the morning, it was agreed that Ben’s dad would travel with him to help him move into his dorm room while Claire’s mom would accompany her to help her move into an apartment she’d be sharing with friends. Before they all left for their summer-ending trip back to college, they exchanged hugs and kisses with their parents. It was then time for Ben and Claire to say goodbye.
Claire looked at Ben with tears welling up in her eyes, hugged him with a peck on the cheek, and said, “Love you, Ben. I’ll miss you.”
“Love you, Claire. I’ll miss you too.”
Their parents were proud that they raised their step-children to care so much for each other. Little did they know why Ben and Claire would miss each other so much.