I just need some words of comfort/advice...?

i am 19 years old and have only had one boyfriend and we lasted for like a month like 2 years ago, but i recently met this guy who is absolutely amazing. we have the same views, beliefs, interests, (which is uncommon in conservative cobb county, GA) and he is such an awesome, kind, wonderful person. we both like each other, but i just found out that i am leaving for seattle in 5 more days for an entire year, and i might not see him again if he doesn't work at kroger when i get back. i don't see why he would. i just am upset that i have to leave this guy behind when we haven't even had a chance to date. i would love, love, love to keep in touch with him, but i don't want us to fade out and be awkward, either. anyways, i just need some help. thank you.I just need some words of comfort/advice...?
give him your email, tell him you'd like to keep in touch.I just need some words of comfort/advice...?
Did you get the feeling that he had a similar interest in you, as you have in him? If so, then I would go visit him, explain that you are leaving and that you would like to stay in contact with him. Exchange phone numbers and email addresses. A year seems like a very long time. It can feel like a very brief amount of time, as well. If you have an interest in him and he has an interest in you, then you should let him know and stay in touch with him. He may not be the one, but he may be the one? Like you said, he may not be working at Kroger when you get back. You know what the advantage of establishing a long term, long distance relationship like that could be? Establishing a true friendship that may become even more. Friendship is very important in a relationship. Good luck.