I sat beneath the clouds in the sky. Gazing upon me floated the New Moon that seemed almost restless. The grass beneath me felt newly cut and the air I breathed had a hint of familiar fumes to it. The fumes that had filled my lungs when I used to be…in love. I could still be in love, maybe. This New Moon, new house, and new memories to be made is my open ticket to a new start.

I stood in the attic, unpacking the boxes of decorations and posters for the new house. I came across one box that stood out from all the others. It was titled ‘Ted and Amy’s memories.’ The poster I was holding fell to the floor as I moved closer to the box, in which I haven’t seen in a long time, not since the breakup. I opened it up and the first thing I pulled out was a photograph that was taken on our first date under the Waxing Crescent Moon. I held it tight to my chest, holding back the tears from falling.

The ring on my finger sparkled in the light as I walked down the sidewalk, exploring the new town. I stopped walking when i walked across an empty park infront of me. Looking at the grass around and the clouds above reminded me of when I had received the ring from Ted. We were laying out the picnic blanket and as I was putting my part of the blanket down, he got on one knee and held up the ring that I am wearing now. He had put it on my finger while I smiled. That was the first time I had felt true sparks between him. The day was perfect, the First Quarter Moon was stunning and the time spent with him were unforgettable memories that were made.

I turned my light off, getting ready to go to bed and then i heard a noise on my window. I walk over and look out. Nothing. The sky was lightly lit by the Waxing Gibbous Moon and glowed, just like the night that Ted had came to see me when I couldn’t go out. I was brushing my hair and then I heard a knock on my window. I had went to check and there he was standing there on my balcony with a big smile on his face. Everytime I look out of my window, I replay that same very night.

I woke up, alone. The Full Moon glared through my window, awaking memories from the mornings with him by my side. His arms around me, kissing my neck and telling me how lucky he was to be with me. I couldn’t help, but miss the way he cooked me breakfast in bed or the way he would play with my hair. Everything around reminded me of him. Of us. I thought I got away from all of it, but nothing as good as what used to be between us will ever go away.

I searched for my keys in the kitchen, the bathroom, the garage, everywhere and still couldn’t find them. Walking towards the door, I remembered where he would leave them. The laundry room hook. I went and checked and there they were. I couldn’t remember putting them there. I clenched them in my hand, closing my eyes. These were the same keys he drove us to new places with. Driving under the Waning Gibbous Moon, smiling and laughing with eachother on road trips. The golden design on the keys was already wearing off. It only took an amount of time for the rest of the design to disappear. That was the gold he favored more than silver. He once told me gold meant true love and silver meant loyalty. I walked outside of the house and locked the door, forgetting the memory I had embarked on just then.

The Last Quarter Moon glow filled the sky as I drove back to my home town. Memories were all around me. Driving over the big bridge over the waters reminded me of the way he would look at me while I drove us to visit my parents for the first time. He was excited and happy to finally meet them. It felt like yesterday that had happened. I turned on a different road that led me to my destination. The place where I could see Ted again. To tell him how I’m doing, how my life is going ever since things had changed. How much I have missed him and how much I want him back.

I get out of my car, walking closer to him. Now the Waning Crescent Moon has taken over the sky. Chills filled the air as I approached him. There was a stone seat infront of him. I slowly sat down. There he was. The man I had grown with. The man I had loved my entire life.

“I know you can hear me Ted, I can feel your presence around me. I miss you, it is hard to live without you. Everyday that goes by is filled with our memories that were made. I thought moving would make them lessen, but it didn’t. Losing you was the worst thing to have ever happened to me. I want to join you, but I know you won’t allow that to happen. You want me to live my life to the fullest and make my dreams come true.” A tear began to roll down my cheek.

“Ted, why did you jump? Why did you leave me, why did you leave this place? I was always there for you. I tried to help you. I did. I. I need you. I need you.”

I stood up and looked ar his tombstone longer before leaving. It was dark gray now from the weather changes, but it still stood out from the others. I reached into my pocket and pulled out a gold heart made out of medal placing it on his tombstone.

“I won’t ever forget you Ted, for you were my true love.”