The New Kid

Chapter 7

Emma's pov
It all happens for a reason 😓❤️
~Raya

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My hands were trembling as I lowered my phone. Luke had put the pieces together and realized what the news could be. Seeing his face in such worry made me feel like crying.

I asked my dad to drive Luke home, promising to him that I would tell him the news about his new friend as soon as possible. After we dropped Luke off my dad and I drove to Calum's house in silence, excluding the sound of the other cars and bumps on the old tarmac. I couldn't stop thinking about what the news could be. Once we were parked in front of his house it took me a while to muster up the courage to get out of the car.

"I'll be waiting in the car if you need anything sweetheart" my dad kissed my forehead and I slowly exited the car and shut the door. I took my time getting to the door, then I rang the doorbell. A few seconds later a tall woman who was Calum's mother appeared in the doorway with tears in her eyes and a red nose from crying. Her face looked pale and her makeup was smudged everywhere, her soft brown eyes look looked sad and lonely.

"Please, come in. We have something to talk to you about" I was really confused at this point and on the verge of tears.

I followed her into the living room where Calum's father was sitting on the couch. I realized that what ever was happening, was serious.

"What's going on? Where is Cal?" I realized that I was crying when I felt a tear drop on my hand.

I looked down at my feet for a few seconds until Calum's dad's deep voice filled the room.

"Calum was being cyber bullied" He reached over and opened the laptop in from of him which brought up a YouTube video of Calum on his YouTube channel.

You don't know your beautiful cover by Calum

(See chapter picture above ^)

3,261 views
2,153 comments

I knew that Calum had a YouTube but I didn't know that he was that popular. He scrolled over and clicked to see comments which brought up horrible things.

(@ fakeusername)
Wow fag can't you sing better music?

(@ fakeusernamee)
Nobody is going to actually watch this shit

I didn't have to look at many comments from the long list of hate to notice that people were cruel on the internet, becoming so numb to what it all meant. Hiding behind a keyboard with no shame in what they did or could have done. I knew that the cyber bullying wasn't the only thing that pushed Calum over the edge.

"When did it happen?" I was scared for the answer. Hoping that his mother would say he is in his room sleeping, that his attempt never succeeded, but to my dismay she responded after a few moments.

"Last night. I got home at 4:00 pm and he was laying there on his bed. I shook him and shook him but he never woke up" She was sitting on the couch hugging her knees and started to sob as she finished her sentence. Calum texted me last night around 3:30. If she came home at 4:00, it means that he did it right after he texted me.

I couldn't take this anymore, I could feel a lump in my throat and my eyes were blinded by tears. I turned around to get out of there but I stopped after I heard his mom start to speak.

"If you're leaving please take this before you go" she walked into the kitchen and came back a few seconds later with a white envelope in her hand.
I knew what it was. As she handed it to me I saw the word that was written on it and I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my face.

Emma ❤️

"We didn't want to read it because he wouldn't have wanted us to" her eyes were very sad but she had an understanding look on her face.

I said goodbye and walked back outside to where my dad was waiting in the car. Once I got in, he could tell that I didn't feel like talking about it so we drove in silence like on the way there. Once we arrived, I got out and slammed the car door then proceed to walk towards my house. I entered and my brother Toby ran at me and hugged me tightly.

"Not today bud" my dad said as he picked him up and took him to the living room where Corey was playing CoD. I was thankful for my dad in that moment because I didn't have the energy to pretend that I was happy just so I wouldn't upset my younger brother. I walked up the stairs, and into my room where I shut the door and sat on my bed. I started to open the letter as a ball in my throat started to form, before I knew it I was crying.

Dear Emma,
I'm sorry to have done this to you. Please understand that the only thing that wasn't causing me pain in my life was you, and I couldn't do it anymore. I spent my whole life trying to impress everyone yet even my dad couldn't accept his gay son or his wife who supported him. I was going to tell you, but I was afraid you wouldn't want to be friends anymore and I couldn't loose all those moments together. I've been sitting here trying to think of a perfect memory to leave you with but I can't because every memory I have with you was perfect. I'm in a better place I promise and I want you to know that I love you Em, you will always be my best friend
Love,
Calum xox

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IF YOUR CRYING ITS OKAY BECAUSE I WAS WHEN I WEOTE IT UGH. IM SORRY IM A TERRIBLE PERSON.
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~Raya ❤️