Fly Before You Fall

Chapter 36 (THE END)

(Start the song)

...no...it couldn't be. I was struck. Kae's cries are the last thing I heard till I here a person coming. I run up the stairs. Ignoring the tears drowning my face. I trip ocassionally, but I get up each time and wipe my tears.

Finally getting to the roof. I refuse to look back. I open the door and see James by the edge just waiting. I freeze....he smiles at me and motions me over. I hear gunshots go off, but my feet dont stop. My eyes move to the hill where Nicky was shooting those who were trying to shoot at me. She gave me a thumbs up and I smiled faintly at her. She ducks and James catches me before I walk off the building.

The only sound that fills my ears is my slowly thumping heart. The gun shots get silent and I stare into James eyes. Chris and my memories pass. I didn't tell him-

(Stop song in the mm. The last word should be "cry". Its OK if it's not.)

The door busted open and out came Chris. I stared at him and a smile came across my face. I-i-..when I want to run to him, I realize James had a hold on me and that they had guns pointing at each other.

Me- wait! No! Negotiating with Chris would be a waist of time so.. James ( turning to face him)

James- stop taking steps!

I glance over at Chris then back at James.

Me- put it down James. Put it down... Lemme just talk to him. Look I'm already strapped...I'm going with you.

While I was in a daze, James had put this strap around me for the helicopter ride.

James- 1 minute.

I walked backwards from James until he put his gun down then I ran to Chris.

Me- Chris what are you doing!? You gotta go.

Chris- what are you doing?!..come with me.

Me- no this is the only way. You won't go into witness protection and I won't feel selfish.

Chris- I need you.

Me- you'll be fine.

I patted his chest and he clutched it. I looked down. I can admit it was out of fear.

James- 30 seconds!!

Chris- I'll kill him right now.

Me- is ya safety on... Yea. That's what I thought.

I couldn't look up, but I did once I heard the helicopter then I saw it. I look from it and back at Chris. When I try to look back down he uses his index finger to keep my head up to look in his eyes. That search and pierce through mine for an answer.

Me- I gotta go. ( I move his hand)

Chris- so you giving all of this up. Nicky, tyga, trey, Stacey, James,...me.

Me- ...don't do that to me. I have to do this... When I leave remember, Vicky no longer has to put ya in witness protection. Just hide out for a week or so and I'll make sure the info gets back to ya that it's safe-

I see the helicopter closing in.

James- let's go OBH!!!

I throw my arms around Chris's neck and he puts his arms around my waist and squeezes me back. My head was in between his shoulder and neck. His chin is in between mine. My guess is he's looking at James, but then he moved his face down to squeeze me tighter and get my last scent.