Crowded/TaylorCaniff

Chapter 18.

I stare out the window of my room, shaking with sadness and a broken heart.

I got an awful phone call this morning, Shelby had past, and she had a letter she wanted to give to me, and I'm to scared to read it. I'm flying out soon, I still haven't spoken to Taylor, I still haven't forget all the things he said he wouldn't do, he did.

"Tell your farther I said hi, and remember baby girl, I love you" my mother stained my t-shirt with her tears.

I'm so numb and broken, I've cried and cried, and nothing feels the same.

"I paid so much attention to moving, and I coulda been there for her." I let tears fall from my eyes.

I was already ready to go, the car drive was silent, I expected a lot of this to come, silent makes me think, it makes me cry.

We arrived at the airport, i soon will be in the airport back at home, the one Shelby said goodbye to me in, I Remember that day, her face was white, she was sad, but I was happy, it's awful, I'm such a horrible friend.

My goodbye to my mom was sad and scary, goodbyes are scary.

I got into the plane, took a window seat and just let sadness take over me.

I arrived at the airport, I see my dad, I see my step mom, I run and hug them, crying even more.

"It's going to be okay sweetie" my dad whispered in my ear, and handed me a letter.

"My greatest friend" was printed on the front, it was the letter Shelby wrote for me.

I waited till we got home, and I went to my room, I missed my room a lot.

I opened the letter, my heart started beating fast, making my chest hurt.

"Dear Lia,

by the time you read this, I'm probably already gone, my time has come to an end, and I'm flying high above, I want you to know, that you were one of the greatest thing to happen to me, I still from this day, couldn't imagine having another bestfriend. You were my rock and my shining star. I'm so happy you went to your moms, I've missed you so much, I wish I could say goodbye to you in person, but it just wasn't meant to happen like that. I see you having many good things in your life, I pray you do. Cancer had won this battle, sadly. I heard about Taylor, if you love him, don't let him go, hold on to him, maybe he's the one. Remember when we would climb trees and watch as boys past along? It was such a wonderful experience. I was always told, love comes from the heart, I love you beyond words Lia, do something big in your life.
sincerely, your crazy friend,
Shelby.
I screamed and knocked my table to the side, everything has built up inside me and it needs to come out.

I've been basically cheated on, and my very bestfriend had died.

I wipe the tears off with my grey sweatshirt, words can't even describe how torn up I am, I've watched the love of my life, touch another girl and I've watched his worry eyes get sad. My bestfriend is gone, and I'm here, by myself.

I look at my walls, I see me and Shelby on them, I see her autograph on the side, I remember that day.

I smiled.

"Sweetie, your boyfriend called, he's coming tomorrow" I'm so confused.

"Wait what?" I asked shocked.

"Taylor, he's coming tomorrow, he said he made the boys left, and he said he will be here no matter what." I didn't even respond, I was shocked.

*TAYLOR POV*

I miss her, I miss her so much, I just want to hold her and kiss her.

"Dude, Lia mom called and said Shelby passed away" I couldn't breathe.

"Dude, I have to leave, you guys have to fucking leave, I have to be there for her, book me a flight, go go" I screamed, I needed to pack.

I know she's mad, but I have to be there for here.

I grabbed my phone and called her step mom, I got the number from her mom.

"Man it's going to be okay" Nash came over.

"Man, I really love her, and this is going to be the thing to break her, an innocent heart, swept away with sadness." I cried, I see my tears hit the floor.

*24 hours later*

*LIA POV*
I look in the mirror, my black dress touches my knees and my heels makes me 4 inches taller, I dread this day since I came in.

I stand outside the door, scared and shaking, I see the people around me, tears in there eyes as they come out to spoke.

Shelby grandmother came out, she was one of my favorite people ever, kind, and always smiling.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry" she said, rubbing my back, i hate to see her cry, tears again, formed in my eyes.
I take a deep breathe before entering the funeral home, a big wave of heartbreak hit me, causing every bone in my body to cry out.

"Today, we are gather to remember Shelby, a kind young lady, Shelby came to me a couple days ago, "my time is up farther, and I know it's coming" she was a great young lady, and she will be missed" I hear the preacher say around the corner.

I hear the doors open and I turn to see Taylor, dressed in black, looking amazing, he had tears in his eyes to, he saw me, held out his arms, and I ran into them, crying.

"It's okay baby girl, I'm here" he whispered in my ear, rubbing my back as he put me down.

"I've missed you" I said, wiping the tears away.

"Not as much as I missed you" he takes my hand, and we walk in, a couple steps before the casket, he turns to me, giving me a look.

"Im going to be here, holding your hand, I won't leave your side" I grabbed his arm, we walked up together.

I see the pale white body of my bestfriend, tears filled my eyes, I see a Necklace, it said "best" I have the friend part, she was so beautiful, and at peace, this is what she wanted, no more pain, no more suffering.
Shelby dad pulled Taylor away.

"My daughter wanted me to give you this" he handed him a envelope.

*TAYLOR POV*
"Dear Taylor,
Words can describe how blessed I am to know your taking care of my bestfriend. I know you don't know me, but I can just tell you make her so happy, she's never been this happy, and she never trusted much. I hope whatever you do, you make her happy and keep her safe, love is such a powerful thing, it'll make you do crazy things, Lia's a keeper, and you should keep her. I hope the best for you two, take care of her, she deserves what I couldn't have, a happy ending.
Much love, Shelby."
I cried, Lia came over and hugged me, Shelby is everything but wrong, I love Lia, I won't let her go, I will keep her safe.

"Promise me, that no matter what, I'll always have you" I whispered into Lia's ear, she smiled and nodded.
It was time to carry the casket out, a beautiful person, with a lovely heart, saw the love before Us all.