Felicest- Sleeping With Ghosts

The sea's evaporating
Though it comes as no surprise
These clouds we're seeing
They're explosions in the sky
It seems it's written
But we can't read between the line

Feliciano stared out the window at the night sky, listening to the sounds of Italy's breathing as he slept. There was no moon to shed any light in the room, as if hope had left him with no choice. He knew he would have to leave soon. The 1P universe couldn't handle him here and soon he wouldn't be able to return to the 2P world. If that happened... Well who knows?

Hush, it's okay
Dry your eye
Dry your eye
Soulmate dry your eye
Dry your eye
Soulmate dry your eye
Cause soulmates never die

He walked over to the bed and laid down. He pulled Italy close to him and he let out a small noise before wrapping his arms around his 2P counterpart. Feliciano closed his eyes, but he couldn't sleep. He knew it shouldn't, but the thought of leaving Italy bothered him. He wouldn't admit it, but he was attached to his 1P. He even knew this affection extended to what others call love, but he couldn't admit that. He had to leave, so he had to keep this feeling bottled up. For once, he didn't want to hurt Italy, at least not like this.

This one world vision
Turns us in to compromise
What good's religion
When it's each other we despise
Damn the government
Damn their killing, damn their lies

The next morning, he left without telling Italy. He didn't want to hurt him or see him cry. He walked to the "portal" as he called it. It was almost completely closed. He was about to step through when he heard Italy's voice not to far away.

"Feliciano! Please don't go!" Italy cried as he hugged Feliciano from behind. "Don't leave me, please..."

"I have to Italy."

"No you don't! Please stay!"

Hush, it's okay
Dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
Soulmate dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
Soulmate dry your eyes
Cause soulmates never die

"Italy, it's okay," he said as he pulled away and turned around. He put his hand on Italy's cheek and used his thumb to wipe away the tears that spilled over. "Please don't cry."

"How can you tell me that? You're leaving me!" Italy said as more tears spilled over.

"I know, but you'll be okay. Italy, this is truly for the best."

"That isn't true... I need you here with me," Italy said before he rubbed his eyes. Feliciano kissed his forehead softly.

Soulmates never die
Never die
Soulmates never die
Never die

"Everything is going to be alright. I'm sure we'll meet again some day," Feliciano said and Italy gave him a look of doubt.

"Liar. How can you be sure of that?" he asked, but Feliciano didn't answer him. He turned away from him and looked at the portal. He stepped through and it began to close. He turned to look back at Italy to say once last thing him. The one thing he needed to hear before the portal closed for good.

"Soulmates never die."