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The Last Chapter

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I would say that things have changed since Krysta died.

Mom and Dad and Krysta's parents kept to themselves what happened. Of course, I didn't get out of what I did. I was, in fact, punished, but it wasn't in a way I expected.

Krysta's parents sat across from me at their dining table. It was 3 days after Krysta's death They gave me a note.

Her father said, "She left this note for you. Actually, she was considerate enough to leave the note for us, Nick and you."

I took the note from her dad. I read it. 'Kai, I know you feel bad, but I don't want you to. You are most likely going to feel guilty for what you have done. Don't. I forgive you. I did love you, but as a friend. I knew the face you hide was going to get to you at some point. You had so much pent-up frustration, and I want you to get help. I just hope you don't take this death all on you. Love, Krysta.'

By the end of the letter, I was back in tears.

Krysta's dad says, "Your parents and I decided to get you help."

If Krysta would want it, I will do it. I didn't say it because I was already embarrassed from crying. I just nodded.

That night, my parents and I discussed the arangement. They finally found out my exhaustion of basically raising my siblings. They decided to have someone else help, so I can have time for myself.

Later that week, Nick and I stood side by side while Krysta's casket was lowered into the ditch. He has his arm around my shoulders as we both stood near there quietly crying.

Hannah was also there doing the same. The rest of my family also stood behind us supporting us.

After the funeral in the evening, we just walked together quietly. We were in the park.

Nick said, "I heard you're going to the psychiatrist."

I shrugged, "Yeah, starting next week. Who would've thought Krysta thought ahead about everything."

He nodded.

I said, "For her, I'm going to take off my mask and stop hiding. It was so stupid of me to do-."

"-stop." Nick said. "Calm down. She forgave you. Apparently, it was depression that killed her. Stop blaming yourself. I wished I knew about this depression thing too, but it's nothing we can do but support her parents. Everything will be fine." It's very unlikely it was just depression because my group and me contributed to her want for death.

I nodded.

I looked up to the darkening sky. It was twilight making the clouds turn pink. I walked to the swings and sat down. I looked at my cellphone. It was a bunch of texts filled with apologies from the students that bullied her including Melody and Tiara. Like the apologies even mattered in the end.

I ignored the texts. I wasn't going to talk to them anytime soon, but to only forgive. I knew Krysta would want that.

Nick sat on the swing beside me. He said quietly, "Isn't the stars beautiful?"

I looked up as well. The stars were starting to appear. I imagined Krysta flying through the stars carefree. She flew thdowugh the twinkling stars as the evening sky darkens. I agreed, "Yeah, Krysta definitely loves these."

The End

Author's Notes:
It is the End! How did you like the story? Did you actually teared up a bit? I did. I really did not expect my story to take the turn it did.
Well, THE KING, OUT!