Eli.
I'm starting to get really sick of this hospital. Everything is grey and depressing. Everything reminds me of Emma, reminds me I'm waiting for... good news? Bad news? Al I can do is wait. The Caldwell's are clutching each other with all they have. They're both sobbing and trying to comfort the other. This is a truly depressing sight, yet it also makes me fell a bit better, knowing that even in the future love is always there. I have hope.
A doctor walks toward the waiting room, eyes scanning over the groups of people. When her eyes land on us, I know this is the moment of truth. She comes toward us, shifting her gaze away awkwardly. When she reaches us, she starts with; "Mr.Caldwell, I am very sorry. We did all we could do... t it was too serious." The rest of her words blur together as I realize what this means. I... I'm shattered. My heart has broken into a billion pieces. I slump down to the floor, and clutch my legs close to me. She... She's really gone. No more hot chocolate and cinnamon buns. No more knocking on the wrong door. No more singing in the car. No more stargazing, cuddling on the rooftop. I... I can't tuck her in anymore. A sob leaps out of my throat and I break down. My heart beats at a mile per minute, and I struggle to catch my breath. Tears come streaming down my face, and it finally sinks in. I didn't want to believe it, that she wasn't going to wake up. I couldn't protect her, keep her safe. I failed her. It's my fault. Another sob emits from me, then another. I am at my worst, this is the low point. I just want her back. I loved her so much, and she's...
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Roman pour AdolescentsEmma Caldwell's dream has always been to live in San Francisco. Now, she's going to university there, her favorite city. Moving day, fate brings her to Eli Binks, quite possibly the cutest and sweetest boy in the world. The world slows to a perfect...
