Chapter Seven (Ashlynn)

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Dylan has been absent from school lately, and I've never been able to visit the park since the end of winter break. Unfortunately, I'm registered in the school's list of students, meaning I exist during the class periods.

My crush has been appearing more and more through my dreams, talking to me, socializing, awkwardly holding hands, being... friends.

It's such a weird experience.

He's in my math class (AKA the worst subject ever made), and he's the only reason why I'm ever at school. He's the only reason why I'm hanging on to the loose thread we call life.

Our math teacher spoke, interrupting my thoughts.

"You all are familiar with Dylan Burnett, correct?" he questioned.
We all nodded in response.

"He... is in a deep coma," he continued, voice filled with concern, "And the doctors believe he's not going to survive it if he doesn't wake up soon."

I gasped, afraid, and tears slowly started falling down my cheeks. Realization soon hit me- all that I loved would leave me through death.

I got up and ran to the classroom door, not caring if I was absent for the rest of the day, not caring if people defy proven studies and  notice me, I was going to the local hospital. I lost my family, and I'm not going to let the people who don't even know me... die.

The tears were unstoppable now, as I thought of all the people that passed away due to a certain ghost haunting them.

I wasn't even sure which direction to run towards, just following my heart, my heart with a million pieces pointing to him.

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