Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

final chapter/Asia's Letter

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Asia's POV:

I slowly make my way into the school. When I go in I see a bunch of sad, distraught faces. America.

Everyone knew her, everyone wasn't particularly friends with her but she was well known.

I grip my letter a bit more as I trudge down the hallway to her locker. It's adorned with flowers and pictures of her, a few with her best friend Jaylene and a few with me.

A tear escapes my eye and slowly runs down my cheek. Oh America, I miss you.

I touch the locker and let out an involuntary sob, some people are watching while others are going to their class.

I take the note I have been holding and slip it into her locker and cry silently.

I miss you America...

I walk away from the now memorial locker to my first class.

Asia's Letter

Dear My Baby,

Hey America, I miss you a lot. Do you miss me? I really hope you do. I can't stop thinking about you. Your pretty smile, your hair, your eyes are so captivating, and your laugh. I couldn't help but laugh when you laughed.

I know you're watching over me and making sure I'm okay. I know I'm not alone, I know you'll always be there when I need you most. Sometimes I cry whenever I think of you, whether it be at night or at school or in the car going to the park by myself. I know it's been 3 weeks since you died but I just can't stop thinking about you. Remember on the day we ditched and before we left school you kissed me on the cheek and said "See you tomorrow babe." I'm still waiting to see you baby. The woods that you always went to, I still go there. I sit on that stump you've sat on since Freshman Year I think. I just miss you so much America, I need you with me...here, on this Earth, holding my hand, I want to make you feel better about anything you feel bad about again. I need to feel your embrace again. I don't get bullied anymore either, America. See? I told you they would stop eventually. If only you were here, I would rub it right in your face.

I can honestly say that the past 2 months were great. You made my life 100 times better within those months. Even the months we became friends. I just wish I could've done the same for you baby. Maybe then you would still be here with me, laughing and making fun of each other and going through shit with each other again. I know I shouldn't blame myself, but I can't help it. Maybe if I would've stepped in and took you to my house, got you away from your abusive family, you would be okay.

Your dad went to jail, I'm not sure how many years but he's in there. I haven't seen your sister around here lately, not sure what happened to her. I think your mom is still at home.

America, my baby, my love, I miss you so fucking much. There's nothing in this world that can match up to how much I miss you. I know that you just wanted to end the pain, I know you felt as though it was the only way out. I'm just so upset that you're actually...gone. I don't want you to be gone, I want you to be here at school like always. I know we never got to say it to each other, I know we expressed it but we never said those 3 little words that can light up anyone's day. We never got the chance which makes this even harder, but baby, I love you, I love you so much baby! I just want you back...so bad.

If only someone had reached out...if only someone would've just gave you a hug even when you denied being abused. I had that chance but I blew it, I should have never believed it when you said he stopped hitting you, I should have never believed it. If only someone could've seen pass that "perfect" façade, I sure wish I did. Maybe then, you would still be here, smiling and cursing like a madman.

I just wish I could've reached out to help you more instead of judging you based on your looks and your popularity. Don't judge a book by its cover. You never know what's going on until you open them up.

I love you baby, I hope you're happy in the place that you're in. Hopefully, I'll see you soon. You still have all of me baby, all of me.

Love,
Asia

America's POV:

I go to Asia's house after school lets out. I go to her yellow and black room to see that she's laying on her bed, face in her pillow letting out quiet sobs.

I frown at the sight and sit on the edge of her bed and I notice she tenses up.

She takes her face out of her pillow and she looks up at me, her eyes going wide.

"A-America?" She chokes out, her eyes welling up with tears. She sits up and looks me dead in the eyes.

I flash her my smile and nod, "Hey baby."

She lets out a loud sob and hugs me. I hug her back, I missed her hugs so much.

"I missed you America." She cries out, hugging me tighter.

I smile a little and pull away to look at her beautiful face.

"I'm always here with you, baby." I whisper and she lets out another sob.

"H-how can I s-see you?" She chokes out.

"You said that you're still waiting for you to see me in your letter. Remember? When we left school that one day and I said see you tomorrow babe, but I never did." I caress her cheek, no bruises. It's great to see my baby without bruises.

She smiles a little and wipes her eyes, "I want you back, America." Her eyes shift down to her lap.

I pull her on my lap and wrap my arms around her waist.

"I'm sorry baby. I'm sorry I hurt you like this. I just couldn't take the pain anymore. It seemed like a great idea at the time." I confess.

She pouts and tears start cascading down her cheeks, "I just miss you so much..."

She turns to me and kisses me on the lips. Oh how I missed that.

She pulls away and rubs my cheek with her thumb.

I smile and kiss her cheek. I put her back on the bed and stand up, turning to look at her.

"I'm always with you baby. Always. If you need me, I'll be here. I will help you through anything Asia. I know we never got the chance to tell each other, but I love you Asia. Don't forget that. Don't cry over me, I want you to live your life. Don't waste it by crying over me. If you truly love me baby, you wouldn't forget about me, you wouldn't stop thinking about me, but you would stop crying over me. Go out, be with friends, live. Don't keep getting upset over me. Try it yeah? If you ever need me, just say the word and I'm here."

Asia looks at me with those big teary green eyes, "I'll try for you America, I love you so much." She chokes out before wiping her eyes.

I bend down to kiss her on the forehead.

I then disappear.

THE END