Anemoia // Sally Face

33: What she didn't know

*LARRY POV*

It sucks being trapped in this shitty treehouse. No one has even bothered to come by, even Ash, who I thought for sure would try to contact me by now. Man, I wish I knew what was happening with Sal, is he alright?

Suddenly the trapdoor to the treehouse swung open, scaring me half to dea- oh wait, I'm already dead- well it still scared the shit out of me.

I eagerly waited to see who was coming up, would they see me? I didn't really know what would happen. The first thing I saw come from the opening was pink hair, and I knew it was Katie.

"Katie!" I yelled out to her. But she didn't hear me. Once she was fully in the treehouse, I tried to reach out to her, but it didn't work. How do I activate this thing? I need her to see me, I need to talk to her.

She looked around for a minute, touching my bottle of alcohol, before setting it back down and slowly beginning to talk.

(A/N- FOR CONVINENCE I WILL NOT REPEAT HER WHOLE SPEECH, JUST IMPORTANT PARTS)

"Larry, I don't know if you're in here, or can even hear me, but I have something I want to say, and this may be my only chance," she began.

"Katie, I'm here, I can hear everything!"

But she couldn't see me. So, I patiently waited for her to be done. She went on, she told me about the message I never sent her. And how... she even liked me back then. Wow, I'm a total dick saying those things to her before I fucking died. I've probably scarred her for life. What if she never wants to be in love again because of me?

"Anyway, I'll always love this friend group. I'll love you all forever. I couldn't imagine a better high school experience without you guys, even if it ended up this way. I'm so thankful I could be a part of your life..."

She lowered herself to the floor crying, it caught me so off-guard I jumped from the spot I was sitting. I immediately rushed over to her. If only I could hug you right now and have you feel it. If only I could make you feel better. I touched her shoulder softly.

"Katie, I'm right here. I should be the one thanking you for always being there for me and putting up with my bullshit," I chuckle sadly. She looks up in confusion, and it gives me some hope that maybe she can see me finally, but sadly, no. But maybe she could feel my touch.

She laughs softly before swearing and calling me a bitch. I honestly deserve it. I've put them all through hell.

"Didn't your mom tell you not to make girls cry, you piece of shit?" She giggled.

"Actually, she did! And I'm trying to make you feel better, but it's not working, so I'm not that bad," I joke back, even though she can't hear my words.

Katie slowly picks herself off the ground and sighs. "This is goodbye Larry,"

I wish she wouldn't leave. I want her to keep talking to me, it's so lonely up here, even if she's upset and cursing my name, it's better than the unbearable silence. She walks to the trapdoor and begins to climb down before looking out one last time. She doesn't even realize she's looking right at me.

"Goodbye, Larry. You were a great friend,"

"So were you," I smirk. It's the last thing she says before leaving completely. The silence that fills the air once she leaves, shakes the very core of my being. It's so quiet... it's so lonely... it's so painful.

"Yeah, goodbye Katie," I whisper. I lower myself to the floor and stare out the small window on the walls. The sky's overcast again today, just like every other day.

I guess even in death, things don't get better. If anything, this is worse. I'm separated from my friends, and they can't even see me. But then again... it's better than what Sal had to go through. It's better than him having to take my life. So, I'll suck it up, and live as a ghost, I'll stay strong, for however long I have left here. I'll be alone and wait... hopefully things will change, and even if they don't, even if the world gets worse, I'll always be here in silence, supporting everyone.