Tears and Hope

“You’re thinking about him, aren’t you?”

He looked up at me, and I could see heartbreak and tears shed upon his face. The question need not be asked; I knew that his pain was still fresh upon having to let go of one of the best friends he had ever had.

He stood up, trying to look strong, unaffected, but was not successful. With a weak smile, he nodded but did not say anymore.

I took him into my arms hugging him tightly, trying to share his pain and let him know,

“I will always be here for you, Sam.”

A/N: Written for Samwise's birthday on April 6, 2005 and also in memoriam to Nivina.