in time// c.d

Chapter 18

"Hey Anna." I said.

"Alex!" she squealed, and ran to me. She hugged me and then sat on her bed. She was so thin. Her wrists we bandaged and she had bags under her eyes. She looked, dreadful.

"How are you?" She asked.

"Good." I smiled.

"I'm doing good also." Anna said and smiled at me. I smiled back.

"So, is there a boy?" She asked raising an eyebrow. I chuckled.

"Yes, his name is Cameron and I'm pregnant with his child." I said and rubbed my stomach. Her eyes went wide and she smiled.

"Congratulations!" She said and hugged me tight.

"Thanks." I said and smiled.

"So, how's, um, Justin?" She asked.

"He's good. He's captain of the basketball team and he has good friends." I beamed.

"Does he have a girlfriend?" She asked with sadness in her voice. I took a deep breathe.

"Yes. Her name is Sofia." I said. She looked down at her arm and ran her finger over 'Justin' she carved there.

"I still love him." She said.

"Why? He's the reason your here." I said.

"He's my first love and I can't ever get him out of my mind." She frowned.

"Does he miss me?" She asked.

"I have no idea." I said. She looked at me then back to her arm.

"Are you having a boy or a girl?" She asked.

"A girl." I smiled.

"Cool." She said and stood up.

"You should get going. It's 1:00 am. Thanks for spending New Years Eve with me Alex." She smiled and engulfed me into a bear hug. I hugged back and grabbed my bag.

"Bye Anna." I said.

"Bye." She smiled.

"I'll see you soon, I promise." I said and walked out of her room. I walked to my car and got in. I put my bag in the passenger seat and buckled up. I pulled out and made my way onto the highway.

*4:00 in the morning*

I pulled into my driveway and got out. I put my bag on the floor and slipped my shoes off. I quickly made my way upstairs and to my room.

I opened the door and crept to my closet. I pulled out a grey tank top, and black Nike joggers. I went to the bathroom and changed. I then brushed my teeth and pulled my hair up into a messy bun. I walked out and shut the door quietly.

"Where have you been?" I heard a husky voice say. I jumped and turn to see a shirtless Cameron.

"I went somewhere." I said and sat on my bed.

"Alex please tell me where you were." Cameron begged.

"I went to the ward Anna was in to visit." I said and put my phone on the charger. He nodded and sat down behind me. He then pulled into him and kissed my cheek. I smiled and laid down. He wrapped his arms around my waist and soon fell asleep. I giggled and closed my eyes.

*next morning*

I woke and saw Cameron in the bathroom. He was brushing his teeth and he had a towel around his torso. It hung loosely, just enough for me to see his beautiful v-line.

I stood up and walked over to him. I wrapped my arms around his waist, so my hands we touching his abs.

"Morning baby girl." He said and turned around. He kissed me on the lips and then went to fix his hair. I rolled my eyes playfully and walked to my closet.

I pulled out my blue tribal printed tank top, my navy blue high waisted shorts, and blue and white cardigan. Then put on my gold thumb ring and gold moon necklace. (outside in media box)

I walked downstairs and saw Justin at the end of the stairs. He had is jaw clenched and hands in fists. I gave him a confused look.

"Why would you go see Anna?" He yelled at me.

"Cause I wanted to asshole." I said and pushed past him. He followed me into the kitchen and slammed his fist onto the counter. I looked at him and rolled my eyes.

"Babe I'm gonna head home for a minute." Cameron said.

"Okay." I said and he left.

"You are such an idiot for going." He said.

"Look, your the one who put her in there!" I yelled. He looked at me with wide eyes.

"No I didn't!" He yelled back.

"You told her to kill herself and to slit her wrists! You called her names! And you beat the living hell out of her! She didn't deserve that Justin!" I yelled.

"She was crazy Alex! She didn't have to listen to me!" He threw his hands in the air.

"Well you didn't have to say it! She was depressed! What did you want her to do!" I was screaming at this point.

ring ring
I walked over to the home phone and picked it up.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hello is this Alex Greenwood?" They asked.

"Yes." I said.

"Anna Silvers has committed suicided. Her funeral is Monday." They said and hung up. I dropped the phone and turned to Justin.

"What?" He asked.

"Anna is dead because of you!" I yelled and ran out of the house.

I couldn't feel my legs and i didn't have shoes on. I ran onto the beach and collapsed onto the soft sand.

I can't believe she's dead. Is it because of me? Is it because I told her that Justin was dating someone?

All I want is to see her smiling face again. I promised her I would see her again. Fuck.

I saw a seashell next to me with a sharp tip. I grabbed it and held it in my hand. I held it to my wrist and slid once. Then twice, then it turned into 8 times. My tears burned my open cuts. I threw that seashell into the ocean and looked at thar waves crashing onto the shore.

"Alex?"