Green Day Academy (Slowly Editing)

Chapter 14

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CHAPTER 14

~ REE

I was shocked at Jye's news, and during his explanation, Reverend John walked in. Luckily I was still 'on my phone' but he wanted to talk so I had to 'hang up'. I pretended to touch the red 'end' button on my iPhone and looked annoyingly at the minister while Jye looked at me and disappeared.

"Sorry to interrupt you Ms Taylor, but have you heard any further news on the forensic research having to do with Michael's death?" he asked politely.

"Well, I'm not exactly family, so I don't think they would come to me if they did find anything specific but I did give them my number so hopefully they will call soon. If you do want to know what is going on I can try to keep you updated?" I replied with my 'grown-up' voice as mum would say.

"That would be absolutely superb Miss Taylor; thank you so much!" he beamed. For a pretty young preacher, his vocabulary was ancient. The guy looked like he was in his twenties and he was using words that wasn't even used last decade.

"No problem Reverend!" I said as he exited the room. I didn't really pay attention to what was going on so I looked at Gray's coffin and said my own goodbyes.

"Gray. Boy did we get off to a bad start. I'm sorry about the way I acted. You're the principal and all so there was really no excuse. I'm going to use my powers to help you Rest in Peace. I will find the person that did this to you, because even though we got off to a bad start, I know you meant well in life. I'll be the one to find your murderer and Jye and I will be the ones to lay you completely to rest.

"I promise I'll take good care of Jye too. I know how much you loved him, and I believe I'm starting to understand how to as well. I remember he told me that it took a lot of convincing from his side for you to allow himto go out with me, and I won't be doing any good if I take advantage of the offer. But I will learn to love him eventually and I just hope he will feel the same way. I'm admitting this all to you now because I want you to trust me with Jye. I'll never break his heart because I'll die before that ever happens.

"I want you to know that Jye is in good hands. I'll try to be the best girlfriend I can be; I don't ever want to stuff things up Gray, so thank you for leaving him in my care. And thank you for allowing him to be with me.

"You've been a great influence on Jye, you raised him well. I don't know what it's like to live without any parents, so i can't offer my opinion on how Jye will cope. He's had it rough and I guess it will just get harder from here." I tried to hold back the sobs, but a tear escaped my eye. "Goodbye." I said.

I touched the side of the coffin and heard a shuffling noise behind me. I spun around and found Jye standing in the corner of the room.

"How much of that did you hear?" I asked quietly. I was too embarrassed to look him in the eyes so I kept my head low instead.

I heard him walk toward me and his hands were suddenly on my shoulders. "Enough... You don't have to try and be a good girlfriend to me: you're already the best there can be. You've got a strong heart, and I've known you all my life. I think I'm falling in love with you Ree." I didn't know if it was his words, or the way his eyes were trying to find mine, or the way they didn't hold a single lie, but it was then that I decided to kiss him. Like actually kiss him.The world faded away and all that existed was him and I. As his mouth formed the shape of a smile against my lips, he pulled me closer and kissed me until we broke apart, panting.

"Falling in love with you is way too easy." He said pulling me into a hug. My head was barely touching his shoulders so I turned my face to the side and laid my head on his chest, wondering how long our relationship would really last.