Pictures Last Forever

Chapter 8

-Ella'sPOV-

Once they took Riley's mom off life support she died instantly. Riley sat beside her lifeless body for about 3 hours just crying his gorgeous blue eyes out. When he had enough of staring at his dead mother we took the bus back home and he went straight to his room, shut the door and hasn't come out since. I stood in front of the closed door and I could hear him crying again. Then I heard a smash and I knew I had to go in. I opened the door and saw Riley sitting on the end of his bed crying and staring at the now smashed picture frame that held a picture of him and his two parents from when he was 4. I couldn't believe this. I have never ever seen Riley act this way. Even seeing him in so much pain makes my heart ache. There were tears in my eyes that I was fighting back. I have to be strong for Riley because if I don't then both of us are going to end up in bad situation. I walked into his room and carefully made my way over to where he was sitting, making sure I didn't step on the broken glass from the frame.

"Riley you need to come out of here. Can you do that for me baby?" I asked rubbing his back softly.

"E-Ella. I hate this so much. I don't want to do this anymore. Why did I let them take her off of life support? She could've improved. I am such an idiot. She shouldn't be the one dead. I should" he cried even harder than before.

"Don't talk like that. You need to get out of this room Ry. Why don't we go for a walk? You need the fresh air. We can go to Starbucks and I will buy you a frappe. How does that sound?" I said. "Come on babe. Get dressed and get yourself cleaned up. It will make you feel better"

"I don't want to go out Ella. I'm fine where I am." he said stubbornly.

"I don't care if you say you're fine. I know that you're not Riley. We are going for a walk. Now get dressed...I will grab the vacuum and clean up the glass." I told him.

"Fine. But only because you're the one asking me" he said.

"Thank you" I said exiting the room.

"Oh umm El." Riley called before I left

"What is it?" I asked

"I love you."

I smiled and pulled him towards me and out of his room. Our faces were inches apart. I need to taste his lips again. "I love you too Riley" I said before pressing our lips together. Riley's lips were salty from all of his tears. He cupped my face with his hands and kissed me back with so much love and passion that it didn't even seem real. We both pulled away to take a breath and I looked into his eyes. They were bloodshot because he was exhausted and all he has done is cry for the past 8 hours. He still had the pain in those big blue eyes but behind that I saw my best friend. The kind, sweet, amazing boy that I am in love with. I knew he was still in there. I just have to bring him back to the surface. Even though it is going to take a while I am determine to make sure he gets through this. I want my Riley back. Seeing him in pain puts me in pain too, and I just want to do everything I can to fix his broken heart. I am not just his best friend anymore, now I'm his girlfriend too. I'm the only one he has left so its my job to look after him and make sure that he does get stronger.

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Its been a week. A week since Riley's mom died. A week since the lady that has practically raised me has died. A week since Riley has come out of his room. And a week since the two of us lost one of the most important people in our lives. But now a week since she has been gone, we are finally lying her to rest. Today, in about three hours is the funeral. It will probably be extremely difficult to watch Riley say goodbye to his mom again. I think that because today is the funeral, its the reason why he has been locked up in his room since yesterday. He is going to have to come out soon though...he is not skipping this funeral. I won't let him.

-Riley'sP.O.V-

"Riley" I heard Ella say as she quietly came into my room. I didn't say anything.

"Riley come on babe. You have been locked in this room for a week. I need you to come out. Especially today...please?" she begged

"I can't do it" I said flatly.

"Yes you can Riley. I know you can, and I will be right beside you, holding your hand every step of the way. I promise" She smiled and rubbed my back gently.

"Ella...can I ask you something" I said

"Of course you can baby. What's on your mind?" Ella asked.

"Do you think that this happened for a good reason? Like, do you think that my mom...umm...you know...leaving....do you think it was meant for something better?" I asked her.

"Riley, baby. Everything happens for a reason. I know it may not seem like it right now, but eventually it'll all fall right into place. And like I said, I am going to be here every step of the way." Ella said truthfully.

"Yeah...that's true. You know I love you right?" I asked her.

This made her smile instantly. I haven't told her that I loved her in a while, and I kinda missed hearing it and seeing her reaction. Ella makes me so happy, even at a time like this, I want us to last forever.

"Of course I know that silly...but did you know that I love you back just as much...if not more than you love me?" she asked.

"I don't think its possible. Ella, you're my everything baby. You are all I've got left. Don't ever leave me alright?" I said

"Me leaving is never ever going to happen ok? Now get dressed, your suit is hanging up in my room...you can do this Ry, I love you" she said kissing me softly.

"Okay, I'll be alright. I've got you with me and that always makes me feel better." I said going off to get ready and take a shower.

I have to do this, for my mom and for Ella. I know my mom wouldn't want me cooped up in my room, stressing out about not having anyone left to care for me. I know in my heart that she will never really be gone...she's just not with me physically, it is the same thing that happened with my dad, I know he is always with me in my heart. My mom is in a much better place now, she is reunited with my dad again, she is with the perosn that makes her the happiest, the man she fell in love with when she was my age. In reality, I still have one person who loves me and will never leave me, she will always be her making sure that I'm ok, and that I am safe. That person is more than just my bestfriend, she is the love of my life. Ella completes me. She needs me to be at the funeral today. My mom was not only a mother to me, she was a mother to Ella too. I guess I never really thought about the impact this is having on Ella. I have to make it up to her somehow. Since we have started dating, I have barely spent any time with her. After this funeral I'm taking her away. I think we both need a break.

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Hey guys! I'm so sorry i havent been updating. My schedual has been so hectic, between school and having Christmas I  just can't find the time. but here you go! i hope you"re enjoying the story, and remember that i always want to know what you think! so dont forget to vote and comment 

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~Alexa <3