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26. Light up a lantern
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Eren! It's here, stop!" I scream excitedly as I spot a crowd of people in the far end of the street, visible by an orangy glow.
To make himself forgiven for all that happened, Eren has agreed to take me to the latern festival tonight. I have always dream to light a lantern while making a wish and release it in the sky, let the wind take it, knowing that it will stop somewhere. Somewhere out of the blue. Like life, we live and travel with our wishes while being aware that we will die one day, but not knowing where and when.
After parking the bike, Eren and I join the clamour group of people. Some are distributing the lanters, some are filling them with air, some lighting their lanterns and some releasing them. My heart fills with happiness at the sight of these.
"Thank you for taking me here." I murmur happily, throwing my hands around Eren's neck and plant a soft kiss on his cheek.
He looks at me wi
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