018: The Monster Under the Bed

You're terrified the borders won't open again, aren't you?
Yes.

That you won't be able to do the MA-course you have an offer for.
Yes.

That you won't see your friends again.
I—

That the text messages and video-calls will dwindle to nothing.
Well—

That you'll be alone again.
I can make new friends.

But you care a lot about these, don't you?
...

You would be devastated if they disappeared, wouldn't you?
I would, but—

Of course you would. But what did you do?
... I applied to an MA-course in Norway. It's two years long.

Oh, stop crying. It'll be your own fault when they leave.
I know. I'm sorry.

Pathetic.
... I'm so sorry.
I love you all, but I also try to love myself ...
... and I want to do something with my life and not just sit and wait for the government to do something.

Please don't go.

Written by: Katrine H.

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