Forever & Always (Completed)

35- Worse Than A Teacher's Note

I looked up at Layla and she nodded, a tear falling down her face. I looked back down at the paper and read it silently in my head, in Landon’s voice.

Family,

Please don’t worry about me, I’m fine… I think I’m in a better place now, although you might think otherwise. I did this because of all the bullying and the drama. I just couldn’t take it anymore, and I’m sorry I’ve let you down all these years.

I’m sorry I wasn’t the angel child, like Layla was. I’m sorry I didn’t get straight A’s, like Layla did. I know you thought Layla was better than I was, but that’s in the past now. Layla can still be your angel child. Although we fought, please tell Layla that I really did love her, and that ill be looking over her in the years to come.

Please don’t take this personally, there are other people and events who caused this. Please don’t make this too public, I don’t want you guys going through the stress of the publicity and news.

Love always,

Landon James Rhineheart

“Layla.” I couldn’t speak anymore, my face hurt from the tears building up, so I just let it all out. I began to sob, and Layla came over to me and gave me a great hug. “I’m. So. Sorry.” I took a breath with every word. She just nodded and buried her face in my chest. 

We broke apart from the hug and wiped the tears away. “Have you told Louis yet?” I asked her. She shook her head, then looked down. “Do you plan on telling him?” She shrugged her shoulders this time, and I left it alone.

I was going to text my mom to come get me, so I searched my pockets for my phone. It wasn’t there. “Hey, Lay? Can I borrow your phone to call my mom?” She nodded and handed me her phone. After about fifteen minutes, my mom honked the horn and I walked outside after saying goodbye.

“Why did you need to go here again?” She asked me, but I tried to ignore her. “Skylar Elizabeth.” She only used my middle name when’s she’s truly mad at me.

“Landon commit suicide,” I blurted out, “and I went over there to see is they were all okay, and then I read his note.” She apologized for asking and continued driving. I got out of the car when we arrived at the house and walked right up to my room to grab my phone.

I had a few missed calls and texts from Niall, and even Louis.

“wheres lay? Shes not answering her phone…” Louis texted me, then Niall did.

“hey skye, can I call u?” 

I picked up my phone and dialed Niall’s number. Within seconds he answered, “Skylar? Are you okay?” he asked me.

“Y-yeah, but I’m not sure Layla is.” I told him, then Louis began talking.

“Skylar, what’s wrong with Layla?” He seemed extremely anxious, and I don’t blame him. 

“H-her brother..” I paused, holding back a tear.

“W-what about him? Is he alright? Did he hurt her? Do I have to hurt him?” He asked, oblivious to it all.

“Good luck with that.” I managed to say. I didn’t really want to talk about this, but its best if they know.

“What do you mean Skye?” Niall asked this time.

“He commit suicide this morning.” I bluntly stated, and they went silent. After about a minute of silence, I received a text from Layla.

“you told them?!”

“I had to! Its best”

“Skye?” Niall asked me, his accent very strong. I responded with a “yeah?” as he continued talking. “Could you four girls skip school tomorrow and come visit us?” He paused, and I smiled. “I want you guys to have input on the song recording.” I could tell he was smiling, which caused me to smile even more.

“Of course Nialler.” I told him, then chuckled.

“Thanks babe, I’ll pick you up at 6 tomorrow morning.” He told me, then hung up after I agreed to the time.