Love Can Be Found in the Darkest of Times

Chapter 2

1 month later...

Today marked 1 month since Natalie's death. I still remember that night perfectly. Harry and I sat on that bench, hand in hand, all night long. I don't think I would have made it through without him, he's my best friend. The phone starts to ring and my mind snaps back to the present time.

"Hello?"

"Hey Grace. It's Harry, do you want to come have lunch with me?"

"Ya, I'll meet you there!"

There is a long silence, I can tell Harry is having a hard time.

"Its ok Harry, I'm here for you."

"I dont know what I would do without you. Thank you"

I hang up the phone and head up to the cafe. The first thing I see when I open the door is a large head of curls trying to cover his face with a menu. I slowly sit down in the seat across from him.

"Are you ok?"

"Uhh, I'm fine"

he sniffs

"Harry, don't lie to me. I know you don't like of talk about it, but that's the only way you can get better! I'm your best friend, you can tell me anything!"

I see his green eyes peer over the menu.

"Grace, I'm not ready yet."

I nod my head understandably. It's been such a long day! Harry has barely spoken to me and it's so sad seeing him this depressed. I honestly don't know how much longer he can go on. I push all of the negative thoughts to the back of mind, maybe a good nights sleep will help.

My body jolts up, I turn over to look at the time and the clock's not on. A bolt of lighting strikes and thunder rolls in afterwards. Crap, the power's out! I get out of bed and start heading into the living room. Lighting strikes again, lighting up the room. The first thing I see is a silhouette of curls, Laying down the couch. I move a little closer and nudge harry. His eyes slowly open

"Harry, what are you doing here?"

He sits up, propping himself up with his elbow.

"I saw you sleeping and didn't want to wake you up, but I'm ready to talk now."

I nod and sit down beside him. Harry immediately starts talking about how he loved her and how he doesn't understand why she killed herself.

"I don't understand, we were so happy together! At least I thought...I just want to know what the note said about me. I just can't stand the thought of me being the reason of her death."

Harry buries his head into his hands and weeps.

"I loved her grace! And I think i still do!"

I honestly don't know what to say. I'm upset about Natalie's death, but I feel more upset about Harry loving her...instead of me.