The Death Note

23 // Charlie

I'm kissing Lily. I'm so happy, my life is literally perfection. I didn't feel like this when I've kissed girls before. I think there's something special about Lily.
There's a knock on the door.
Lily and I pull apart from our kiss, both smiling. We rearrange ourselves so it looks like we were just chatting, laughing when Lily accidentally pokes my eye.
"Come in," Lily calls, once we're done.
The door opens and George walks in.
"Charlie, your parents think it's about time to go," he says.

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"It's been nice to see you," Mum smiles, shaking hands with Heather, then George.
"Oh, and you," Heather agrees, also smiling.
"Yep, nice to meet you," George grins.
"Good to meet you," my dad nods, shaking hands with Lily's parents as well.
"And you," George smiles.
"Yeah it's been good," Heather says.
"Nice to meet you Lily," Dad says, moving onto Lily, and shaking her hand.
"You too," Lily smiles.
"Yeah, good to meet you," Mum smiles, shaking Lily's hand.
"You too," Lily smiles, again.
Then it's my turn. I don't want to leave these guys.
"Thanks for having us," I say, hugging Heather.
"No problem Charlie," she replies, with a smile.
"Thanks George," I say, hugging George now. He does good hugs.
"That's all right," he smiles back.
I turn to Lily, and feel sadness well up inside me. I don't want to leave her. I don't know if she'll be okay at school, or if she'll jump again. I can only hope she doesn't.
"Bye Lily," I say, and bend down to hug her in her wheelchair.
"Bye Charlie," she says back, then adds in a whisper, "Thanks for everything."
"Don't worry about it," I say, still hugging her, "I don't want to leave," I whisper.
There's a pause, and then I pull away. I want to give her one last kiss, but our parents are right there behind me... Oh well. I'll just do it.
I bend down, and press my lips onto Lily's. it only lasts a moment, but it's a beautiful moment.
"I love you," I whisper, standing up.
I see a blush creep into Lily's cheeks as she smiles at me, and grin. I really love that girl.

We all climb into the car, and just as we're about to leave, George pokes his head through my open window in the back.
"I saw that kiss," he whispers, "And I totally ship you two!"
I laugh, thank him, and then wave as we pull out the Wellford's drive.
"They were lovely people," Mum says.
"Yeah, very nice," Dad agrees.
I don't say anything, just wipe away a tear that managed to push its way out my eye. I miss them already. Lily, especially. My girlfriend. I'm glad George agrees to it, at least I don't have that to worry about. Now it's just my parents.
"You alright Charlie?" Dad asks, seeing my tears.
"I'm fine," I say, forcing a smile.
"Miss them already?" he grins.
"Yeah," I rub my eyes, and pull out my phone, opening messenger. Up pops a message from Lily.

Liliana Wellford- Hi Charlie! Missing you already x

Charlie Sellham- Miss you too! We need to meet up again next holidays x

Liliana Wellford- We do! Mum says I have to go and do some homework :( Talk to you later x

Charlie Sellham- Have fun! Love you, stay strong xx

Liliana Wellford- Love you too x

I close the chat with Lily, and wipe another tear away. Why am I crying? Seriously Charlie, man up.
I take out my earphones and plug them in. Hopefully music will take my mind off Lily.
I click music, then Imagine Dragons, and play my favourite song. If this doesn't cheer me up, I don't know what will.

When the days are cold and the cards all fold and the saints we see are all made of gold...

When your dreams all fail the the ones we hail are the worst of all and the blood runs still...

I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you, but with the beast inside, there's nowhere we can hide...

No matter why we breed, we still are made of greed...

This is my kingdom come,
This is my kingdom come.

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We're on the plane, and I'm just going through things in my head, while looking out the window. I'm sitting with my dad, but I'm pretty much ignoring him. He's ignoring me too, reading a book.
I'm mainly thinking about Lily. And Sadie.

Lily... there's just something in her that really makes me want to hug her and make her laugh. She's just perfect.
Then there's Sadie, who I thought was the one, until I met Lily. Sadie's kind and funny, but she hasn't got that little thing that draws me to Lily. Sure, she's a great friend, but I'm not sure I'd want to spend the rest of my life with her. Lily however, I probably would.

I hope Sadie gets over her angriness at me, and we can still be friends. I have texted her and apologised and explained and everything, but even though messenger says she's active, she doesn't reply.

I hope I can see Lily again, many more times. I miss her, even though we've only been apart about an hour and a half. And I hope she gets over this depression. She could really do well, it's just this guy Jack and his friend Alesha, who need to back off. If I hear that she's suicidal again, I will honestly tear myself apart. I couldn't deal with that.
I remember back to that day when I got that note from her, back when I didn't know her. I was so confused. I still can't believe I came over to England without telling my parents. I reckon I'm still in trouble for that.
I'm so glad she did send me that note, and that she sent it to me. That could have gone to any random man or woman, who wouldn't have necessarily gone to see her. She might not still be alive.
I get out my phone and open messenger, to text Lily.

Thanks for sending me that death note a few months ago xx

She doesn't reply, and it doesn't say she's active, so I assume she's still doing homework. I switch off my phone.

I look out the window, and across the sea we're flying over. Just clear, blue sea. Suddenly I feel very alone, even though I'm in a plane full of people, sitting next to my dad. I just feel so lonely. My vision blurs with tears, but I don't wipe them away. I don't really know why I'm crying. I guess I'm just tired, so over-emotional, and worried about Lily, and Sadie and all that stuff.

I love you, Lily.

I hope you're okay.

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A U T H O R' S N O T E

So, that's the last chapter!

Unless I decide to do an epilogue, which might happen. I don't know, do y'all want an epilogue?
If I don't do an epilogue then I might just do a massive Author's Note.
I DON'T KNOW.....
Someone tell me what to do!

Thanks 💕

Emma 🍄