𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

chapter 42

KANE

"Thank you, Mr Chilton."

He laughs at my words and pats me on the back. "Enough with that, Kane!" A small chuckle escapes me. "You got everything?"

I look around, knowing i have everything, and nod. The— my — house is empty as always. It's quiet, soulless and empty. I don't think i can call it home.

"Let's get going then." He makes the move to walk out the door, but i stop him. "A—are they coming?" My voice cracks with nerves. "To say bye, i mean? It's okay—"

"Of course we are!" I look over Grahams shoulder, and notice my two friends stood there with welcoming and loving smiles on their face. "We would never let you leave without a goodbye."

My heart cracks slightly. Oh, it's working.

I nod, sniffing. Don't cry, Kane. Graham moves out the way, and Marcus throws himself at me, wrapping his arms around my neck and giving me a hug. I freeze. Blinking, i see Thomas give me a teasing smile and mimic a hug, so i roll my eyes and hug Marcus back.

"You've done good, Kane." I hear him whisper. "You're going to get through this, and we'll be here every step of the way. You're not going through this alone."

Thomas nods in agreement. Graham nods his and ruffles my hair. Nodding my head, eyes stinging, i wipe them with my palms and give Thomas a hug.

"We love you, bro." He mutters, patting my back. "You've done good. It's time you get better, yeah? Don't worry."

"Thank you."

Graham puts my stuff into his car, and look around, trying to ease the pain in my heart when noticing she isn't here.

"Kane?" I snap my head towards him. "She'll come, don't worry." I don't believe him, but nod. I don't blame if she doesn't want to visit me. Thomas' phone rings and he moves away to answer it. By the look he shares with Marcus, it's probably Izzy.

"She's forgiven you, Kane." Marcus reminds me. "I know you don't remember much, but she forgave you. You apologised a lot in the hospital. She forgave you each time. She loves you as much as you love her."

I inhale a deep breathe at his words and close my eyes. This is it. It's time i get help. Loosing my dad was a painful experience. It still is. Sometimes i can't comprehend he's gone, but i've accepted it. I dealed with his death the wrong way.

My dad's life was taken away from him. I chose to throw my life away. I know he's disappointed in me right now. He's probably wishing he poured his piss bag over my head. How could destroy my body when his body destroyed him? How could i be so cruel. But it's time i redeem myself.

"She's here." Marcus whispers and my eyes snap open. He gives me an encouraging squeeze, and smile, and join Thomas with Graham at his car. I clear my head and thoughts before looking at her. And it's like a slap in the face.

Isabelle, my izzy, walks towards me, a strong look in her eyes, a gentle look on her face, and a smile on her face. She doesn't look as if she hates me. She looks a lot lighter than i remember. I don't remember much, but i do remember her visiting me. She had messy, hair, messy clothes, and eye bags, but i still thought she looked beautiful.