Picture Perfect

Chapter 13: Logan

Chapter 13: Logan

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Song of Chapter: Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

   The ride to the hospital was tense. I was holding Valerie's hand in the back seat with Jacob next to me. He wanted me in the back with him while I wanted to sit next to Valerie to give me comfort. I'm still in shock how she can hold my hand, and she isn't pulling away saying it's weird. The car ride was silent. Jacob had not idea what was going on. If only he knew. I know that he is going to have a hard time when we tell him that daddy has left us. 

   A couple of Coldplay songs later, we reached to the hospital. We all quickly got out of the car. Mom knew his room number, so we dashed to his room. I was still holding Valerie's hand. When we reached the room, I stopped at before I could walk in the door. I was thinking about all the times I had with my father. Mom came out to check on me. I squeezed Valerie's hand. I look at her. "Do you think I could have a minute along?" I ask. She nods her head fast.

   "Of course! You didn't even need to ask," she says. I giver her a hug. I'm so greatful she understands. I pull away and walk towards dad's room. I look at him. He was all wrapped up. He was in a hospital gown. The scratches on his face and body was stiched up. I couldn't believe this was goodbye. 

   I take a chair, and I pull it next to his bed. "Hey, dad. It's Logan. Of course you knew that," I begin. "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry you are like this. I wish this never happened to you. I wish this could have been the driver who hit you. You don't deserve this. No one really deserves this. I just wish it didn't happen to you. I've been thinking on what you've been saying about collage. I love football, but I think it's just a hobby. You know that. I want to be an artist. I want to draw, paint, and everything involving art. Just like you did when you were my age. I remember you showing me all the different famous painters. I remember you painted me a picture for my seventh birthday. I still have it in my room above my bed. When I get older and have kids, I will show them that painting to let them know how great of a person you are. I want them to know that you were a hero. You are my idol and hero, dad. I also you remember teaching me football. How to proberly hold and throw the ball without hitting someone in the face. I remember you being there for my first touchdown. I remember you being there for my first winning game. You were always there for me. I only wish I could always be there for you when you needed me most. Like, me not being at your promotion party. I was at a football game practice along with a date. Stupid of me doing such a thing. I want to say thank you. Thank you for being by my side always. Thank you for being my teacher. Thank you for beinh my dad. I love you, forever and always."

   I take his hand to make a fist and fist bump it like we always did since I was little. I didn't want to say goodbye, because this isn't goodbye. "See you later, dad." 

   I stand up from my chair and kiss his head. A tear from my eye falls on his cheek. I start to walk back to the door. I take one last glance at him. More tears falling down my cheeks. I close my eyes and walk out of his hospital room. Mom comes by with Jacob in her arms. She gives me a hug and a kiss on my temple. I look at Valerie. She had tears in her eyes as well. I pull away from my mom to go to Valerie. "What's wrong Val?" I ask. She gives me a hug. 

   "I'm remembering me dad as well. I'm remembering the pain I felt when I lost my dad. I can imagine what you're feeling. And I am truley sorry you are going through this," she says. I pull away from her hug. I look in her eyes. This is now, or never. 

   I smash my lips on hers. Fireworks are exploding in my stomach. She kisses back with out a second thought. I place my hands on her cheeks as her hands are on my waist. I pull away and place my head on hers. We look in each others eyes. "Thank you for being here," I say. 

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   The funeral came a week later. Family after family. Apoligy after apoligy. I was getting tired of the sorrys I have been told. I only wanted him to be with us. The blackness of the day was horrible. It makes it such a sad time. Jacob was a mess when he found out. He cried for hours. My mom and I would take turns holding him to try to calm him down. Valerie came along as well. We haven't spoke about this kiss since the day we went to see dad at the hospital. Only then have we sneaked a kiss here and there. She wasn't saying anything about it. We act as a couple and I haven't even taken her on that date yet. 

   She came over for the funeral. She stayed by my side the whole time. She met my entire family. She had her big smile with each one of them. She talked about her being deaf, and she asked what our family does. It was like she was already apart of our family. We were sitting the in car together. Her head was on my shoulder. She was fast asleep. I would look down at her every once in awhile. She looked beautiful as ever. She always does. I am lucky she has appeared in my life. 

   If only she knew my feelings for her. 

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