The Stitches That Carry Us On

Chapter 1

Emily's POV

     Alex and I were walking home from Caleb's funeral. We stopped and I just broke down. He knew that Caleb and I had a special relationship, and ever since he died, I haven't felt the same. I almost felt like I couldn't go to the funeral. I thought I'd be hit too hard. He was my best friend. I did have a little crush on him, and he had one on me too. We talked about being in a relationship, but both agreed that we didn't want to ruin our friendship.
     Alex was Caleb's guy best friend and we all hung out all the time. But I honestly never really had a relationship with Alex. When Caleb passed, we came to each other and have become really good friends.
     Alex and I stood there on the sidewalk, my head in his shoulder, his arms around me, just crying. It felt like a pain that I have never felt before. It was unexplainable. We sat down where we were and just stayed there; laughing, talking, and crying about all the good times we had with Caleb. Caleb always inspired me to stay strong and be happy. Now I need to keep those things. I know that he is with God in heaven watching over us, so I want to be better. For Caleb.

Alex POV

    I'd never cried in front of anyone before. There's just something special about her. When she started crying I knew why Caleb liked her so much. She was real and actually cared about other people.
    I don't know what it was but I felt a sense of comfort. Like when I was with Caleb. He would listen to me and help me like no one ever did. He was my brother. I wish he wasn't gone. Now I feel like I have nothing. Maybe that's why I'm right here, right now, with her. For Caleb.

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Authors note!
I know it's not that long, but it does get better! I will probably be publishing a new chapter every other day or so. Please tell me what you think! 💕💋