Chapter LXII: Katie

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Sorry for being late again with this chapter. I'll try to post sooner next time.

I hope you'll enjoy chapter 62 from Katie's point of view. It was Hunter's lately, so here's one from Katie finally.

I hope all of you have a wonderful summer. I mean, what's left of it. 

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''What are you talking about?'' I ask shocked.

He tried to kill himself?

When?

Why?

How?

And why do I not know about this?

''Remember that shitty year I had? Before we could even be friends? Well, it was not so much time before that. I was just so antisocial and was blaming the whole freaking world for everything that happened, that I was all by myself. I mean, I know I had my sister. But I felt like I was alone. I started drinking and going to parties. Then one night I just had so enough of my life that I wanted it to end. So, I snuck up to the rooftop at Nixon's and stood at the edge of the building. It wasn't that super high. But being up there, being just a second away from ending my life, I suddenly realized that 'what the hell am I even doing here? I have a sister to look out for. And there's a girl that I like. Even though I don't show anything, I like her. And I'm gonna be so pissed at myself if I let go of everything with a stupid jump.'

Would it be easier? I don't know.

I could've jumped. It would've been only a second and I wouldn't be here now.

It would've been too easy to kill myself.

After all, I'm glad that I didn't jump. However, I stayed up there for another couple of minutes. I lay down by the edge of the roof letting my head fall down the edge. And I was just lying there staring into nothing, seeing the world from upside down. It felt like I was flying.

I know it sounds weird. Like, am I crazy? Yes. I freaking am. But what can I do?

Then Mr. Norman appeared out of no where. He wanted to help me up. But I didn't want him to get close. I stood up. Then I just completely forgot about the fact that I was actually on a rooftop, 2 feet away from falling. Like my mind has just switched off again. I've been having these blackouts since then.

I think you know what I'm talking about.

The past few months were okay. But remember how many times you were talking to me and I had no clue what the hell you were talking about?

Exactly.

Like my mind has just left my body. Like it's just flown away leaving me there petrified with a blank face. I just wasn't aware of what was happening.

Then Mr. Norman just kept coming closer and closer even though I told him not to. And suddenly I felt like I couldn't breathe. It was weird. I'm not sure how to describe it. But I thoroughly panicked. And like I said, I completely forgot that I was at the rooftop, and took a step back.

One tiny step and I could've tried out flying for real.

Mr. Norman was so worried that I was gonna fall off. He just wanted to help. But of course I didn't know that back then.

He held his hand out to reach mine. Reflexively I leaned back losing my balance. And I just...fell.

For a second I really thought that I was gonna die. But I didn't. Mr. Norman was there. He caught me just in time. I almost pulled him with me, but fortunately he could hold onto something.

I will always be grateful for him for saving my life. I wouldn't be here talking to you if it wasn't for him. I would be dead.

It was like getting a second chance. So, I promised myself that I'm gonna get better. For Skye. For my parents. For you.

I know it not always has been that easy for me. I'm too much of a stubborn guy. And I know that I made a lot of people's life so much harder. But I know I'll be able to do better than this.

But to do that, I need tranquility. And I'm only gonna have it when I find out who did this. I promised myself, that no matter what, I'm gonna find the people who did this. I'm gonna find out who killed my parents. And when I do, I can finally close my eyes and let go of the past. And after I cleared my head, hopefully my mind will function as it originally should.''

Silence falls on us immediately as he finished the story of how he tried to kill himself, and how he almost died.

I have no idea what to say.

I mean, what can I even say?

He almost died. Hunter almost died.

The boy who I'm in love with...

I feel as a tear escapes from my eyes.

This can't happen.

''See, this is why I didn't wanna tell you. I knew how you would react.''

I don't say anything, just wipe down my tears and jump into his arms.

I need this hug right now. And I think he could use one too.

I cover my face into his chest and hug him so tight that I think I'm gonna squeeze him to death.

I definitely don't want to let go of him. Especially after hearing all this.

''Katie?'' I hear Hunter ask. But I just don't even bother to hear what he wants. ''Katie. We're gonna be late.'' He's trying to pull away, but I still don't let him go. ''You said you have some work to do at school. And I'm gonna be late from work.''

''I don't want to go.'' I murmur into his chest.

''Katie.'' He manages to pull away, and holds onto my face from two sides. ''I won't go. I will go to work, then go back to Nixon's. I'm grounded anyway so...''

''Promise?''

''Promise. Pinky swear.'' He puts on a half smile and we shake fingers. 

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