Leave Me Behind

The Grass will be greener on the other side

Well this is my first story I hope you guys like it :) I've read so many that I got inspired :)

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Chapter one: I live by his memories

Things aren't what they seem. Memories aren't just good or bad. They are bitter sweet and different. I took a notice of all that, and kept walking. We were moving away out of San Fransisco, a place of bitter sweet memories. Sure I had some good times I met the my best friend in the world.

Forgot to introduce myself, my name is Jocelyn Montenegro. I am 17 yrs. old and currently going through depression. Why would I go through depression you might ask. Well my best friend died in my arms three months ago because he defended me. At that time I wasn't doing so good, I was standing up to the only person who thought could make me shut up. His name was Andrew. Andrew killed my best friend Canelo

One day Canelo and I were walking down the board walk just enjoying a delicious Starbucks coffee. When I heard my name being called "Jocelyn! why don't you come here and tell me once again why you hate me so much!" all of the sudden I turn around and I see Andrew. I had known that it was him who called me. I had never backed down on anything in my life. I took the hits for my actions, whether they hurt or not. I walked over there and asked "what are you talking about Andrew?" He looked down at me, for a second I thought I sadness but it changed to anger. I noticed Canelo next to me. "Why do you hate me so much" Andrew asked.

I had to think of this. I thought of so many things and nothing happened.... Finally, " I don't hate you Andrew. I never have. Yet it annoys me when someone thinks that they can shut me up when I'm on a role. Especially when it is public. I mean come on, we all know how much I love to read about marine life. Especially to young kids. You just cut me off all of the sudden and you insult me at the same time like no...... I won't have that" I was on a role man this kid doesn't know when to shut up. All of a sudden I lose my thought.... All I see is Canelo in front of me and Andrew's crew with guns.

I see Canelo take blows for me and I see him fall. Canelo had taken my hits I should be the one dead not him. He falls and I catch him. By then everyone is gone and I'm alone with him. "Canelo just hold don't leave me I need you. Please-" he out a tiger in my mouth to silence me " jojo I love you, I will always watch you and take care of you. I'm sorry that I couldn't have told you earlier I love you Jocelyn. Take care and know that I will always love...." I sat there through his death I kissed him before he left me.
Later that night I called 911 and explained everything. Andrew's gang got sent to jail and Andrew was clean. He didn't shoot Canelo yet I still hated him.

The day of Canelo's funeral I saw Andrew from a distance, he left a bouquet of roses near by. I walked to his side " Jocelyn don't say anything, just put these in his grave for me will you?"Andrew said as he walked away. I didn't know how to respond yet I simply did what he asked.

3 Months later....

I had finished with my packing. Taking everything with me to just leave. After Canelo my life began to crumble. My parents fought and filed a divorce. Mom decided to move away making me go along. I didn't mind, too many memories trailed along.
Walking down the stairs with my last boxes I got hit with memories. I could see Canelo run away from me when we were young him screaming to catch him. I knew I had to see his mom. I walked down the rest of the stairs and heard out. I dropped thing off at the truck and got on my motorcycle. Well mine given by Canelo it was my present, our friendship anniversary. I rode down two blocks and parked on their drive way. Instantly Rosie, Canelo's younger sister came.

Rosie was two years younger than me. She had taken his death just as hard as I had. Canelo was Rosie's hero. He saved her from a possible raped. After that they were inseparable. When she took the news all she could do was hug me and cry. She ran away from home and reached my house. she stayed over and let out her feelings. It was a big blow for her, the one person that saved her was gone and wouldn't return. She was like him. His exact replica, same green eyes along with the dimples and light brown hair
Rosie hugged me as soon as the motor was out. I could hear her whimper. " Rosalinda told you already didn't she?" was all I said as I stroked her hair. " Why are you leaving me Jojo? He left me and now you do too...." she cried. She broke my heart by just saying the words. She understood my pain and I knew she would go buzerk if I left her, so I planned ahead. " No Rosie, I came to pick you up." She let me go and looked up to see my face
"What do you mean?" Her eyes were puffy with curiosity just like his look.... " I'm taking you with me Rosie your mom said yes just for the summer but at least I get to take you with me" he jumped with excitement and pulled me in to her house.