~ In Love With The Competition ~ A George Shelley Love Story ~

Chapter 31 ~ Goodbyes

*3 Months on...*

George's POV

I was woken up by someone gently shaking me. I peeled my eyes open, which were crusty from all the dried up tears, and let them adjust to the light. It was Josh, "Hey buddy." He said softly, "You're gonna hurt your neck from sleeping in that position," I was curled up on a hospital chair, next to Lacey's bed. No matter how hard the doctors and nurses protested (NO! Jimmy Protested) I wouldn't move. Josh help me move around until I was in a comfortable, and safe, position. He sighed and sat down in the chair next to me. "Its been three months, Georgie." He said softly, patting me on the back, "Oh, thank Josh!," I snapped, "I hadn't noticed!" 

I know I shouldn't have snapped at him but I couldn't help it. I was losing my mind over Lacey, I just couldn't finction preperly without her. I hardly left the hospital, only for a change of clothes and a shower. Josh didn't look hurt at all, he just half-heartedly smile at me, before leaving the room. I took Lacey's hand in mine, carefully, and planted the gentlest of kisses in it. I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Please wake up, Lacey. I need you with me. You keep me sane, happy and, however cheesy it may sound, the room lights up whenever you walk in." I thought of the song What Makes You Beautiful  at that remark and began singing it softly under my breath. "Baby you light up my world like nobody else." I chuckled at my cheesiness, before slapping my hand to my mouth. I had made a sound of happiness! (What was wrong with me...?) I smiled and rested my forehead on top of our hands and closed my eyes.

I knew what I had to do, but couldn't bear the thought of doing it. Staying here with Lacey was dragging mine and the boys' carrers down the drain. I knew it was unfair to them, throwing away their lives for me. I sighed and slipped into unconciousness.

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I was pacing around the room, occasionally stopping to wipe my eyes from the tears. I was going to do it. I had to. I had told the boys and Lacey's parents, who were living in Lacey's house for the time being, what I planned to do. They all supported me in my decisions and wished me luck. I had the tape recorder in my hands, and I had written the letter, explaining that I had to leave and will see her soon. I chose to record something for her, I wanted her to hear my voice for one last time. 

I sat down and pressed record. "Hi Lacey," I began, "I assume you've read my letter? If not, I advise you to read that first. Just pause this and read, love." I stopped talking for a minute, just in case she didnt do it, then started again, "I'm sorry that I have to leave this way but it's not fair on the boys. Its not only my carreer, but theirs. You've been out for three months since the accident. Three. I couldn't be more lost without you. I need you, Lacey. It's taken me ages to do this, but I've decided to go ahead with it. It kills me to do this but I have to. I love you Lacey, with all my heart, and I hope, and pray, that I'll see you soon."

I proceeded to sing Summer Love by One Direction, me playing my guitar in the background. After I had finished I kissed her lips one last time and whispered "I love you." I stopped recording and went to go out of the room. I stopped myself, and turned around looking at her one last time. I made my way to the bed and placed my guitar down next to it, leaving a peice of paper on it:

Have it.

Georgie <3xxxx

 I let the tears fall freely now, as I walked out the room for the last time. I met the boys outside, them greeting me with hugs and pats on the back. I hugged Mr. and Mrs. Smith (LOL) and hopped into the taxi. It started to drive away and I looked back at the big white building.

I blew her one, last, final kiss.

Hi Turtles. Sad chappy:( I got my idea of the recording and the letter from another George fanfiction on Quotev and I hope I havn't offended any of you by doing so. I tried not to make it too much like it. Soooo what do you think? Good? Bad? Comment. Im a bit depressed by this chappy:((( But hey ho. Its not over yet btw.

Bye Turtles<3

Zoe x