Short stories collection

YOU

YOU

You came into my life and and messed things up. It was perfectly fine until you came along. You called me names, you tortured me with pranks, you insulted me and made me feel bad about myself. I still remember that one night when you slept over, you dragged me out of my bed and threw me in the pool because the last time you had slept over in his room I had attacked your face with whip cream. I had choked because I never told you I couldn't swim and you had jumped in to save me.

That was the night I started developing feelings for you. I told myself, no! I'm not going to be one of those girls who falls in love with the annoying, stubborn .. attracti- rude , guy at school. I'm better than that!

A month later I heard about what happened to your parents. Your dad left you when you were young and your mum was in a coma so that's why you were living with your mom's aunt. But your aunt never came home on time, or fed you right because she was always off with a new boyfriend every week so you had to get a job. I realized the brown haired teenager that looked like you in McDonald's that one time was you.

I figured the reason you were so cold hearted was because no one ever loved you. After that I tried to be nicer to you, asking my mom to pack me two sandwiches because I've been hungrier. Even though you resisted at first I had shoved that sandwich in your mouth because I can be stubborn too. I also stopped calling you Caden the Idiot, ..well I tried atleast.

Once I started being nicer you softened up too. Instead of the usual bickering and fighting there was more friendly teasing. The fact that you cracked a joke about that cranky old lady at the beach that day made me notice that we are not that much different.

We both were extremely rude, sarcastic, nice (sometimes) and funny. ( Well I was funny atleast.) Two months later it was Christmas Eve, remember the gift I got you? The stuffed pig named Caden Junior? You had rolled your eyes and threw some snow at me. We ended up making snow angels in the backyard until my older brother had stormed outside annoyed. "Are you Ava's friend or mine huh Caden?"

You had grinned and left with him leaving me on the ground; the faint imprint of your angel left behind. Later that night I had found your gift for me in my room on my desk. You must have somehow snuck in here. You had christmas dinner with us and we kept sharing sly looks until my mother had to ask teasingly, "So Caden, do you like Jacob better or Ava?"

Then you had laughed and said, "Jacob,"

My heart dropped a little but that's okay, you were best friends with my brother for three years already. I was just his annoying little sister to you.

A few days later my brother had thrown a New Years party because my parents had gone away on a trip. The thump of the music was annoyingly loud as I tried to focus on my math. According to my brother, I wasn't allowed to go downstairs because there was beer and seniors and I wasn't invited. I heard a tiny knock and I paused. "Who is it?"

You came in grinning impishly. "It's Caden." Your brown hair was sweaty and plastered to your forehead. "Why are you upstairs alone?"

I shrugged and ignored the way my heart beated faster in my chest when you smiled. "What, your doing math when it's New Years? Geez Ava, loosen up!"

I rolled my eyes and groaned. "Don't feel like partying." But the real truth is I was okay with this, just us talking. I could do this all night and I wouldn't get tired.

I heard the counting a few minutes later. "10, 9, 8," People cheered from downstairs. It was about to be New Years and you were here with me?

I swallowed and looked up at you. You looked lost in thought as people howled louder. "5,4,3,"

Then you grabbed me by the waist, spun me around and smashed your lips on mine. "Happy New Years!"

It was the best kiss I ever had. Gradually we became more and more until we went out together. I can still remember my brothers horrified face, "You guys are dating?"

We dated for a full six months. We had so many fun memories together, the movie theaters the time you tripped- Her face was hysterical!

Now I lie here in my hospital bed tired. My eyes are drooping and I'm rushing to write this. Caden I love you so much and I can't believe I have you. I broke up with you a month ago because that's when the doctor told me the tumor was getting bigger. I knew my end was coming soon and I wanted to spare you the tears.

I was cold and quick because I knew I couldn't bear letting you know I have cancer.

I just- Caden. Please don't cry when I'm gone and know Im thinking of you up there.

I love you Caden.

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