(Completed) Sadness

Part 7 - Gone

Listen to'Make me (cry)' by Noah Cyrus

Gareth's P.O.V
School had finally finish. I was kinda glad but my mood hadn't changed much since this morning. I kept my head down and didn't talk to anyone. I could feel eyes beating down on me but I ignored them as i made me way to the bottom of the hill to wait for Kal.

I stood there and got a glimpse of something red. I was jumped on and hugged from behind bringing a blush to my face. "HEY!" Kal said cheerfully breaking my train of thought. He released me as i turned around to face him. "So you wanna grab something to eat?" He asked and i gave a simple nod as i looked up at him.

I looked back over in the direction of the thing that court my eye. Why did it stand out so much to me? Then I realised as i got a better look at it. I ran over to it as i was once again filled with sadness. I could feel the tears rising. I stopped in front of it before slowly bending down and picking it up.

It was the red scarf i had given Ian for his birthday. It was partly wet and i held it close to my chest and ran.

I don't know why i was running. Maybe it was the chance to see him again or that he still love me.

I could hear footsteps behind me and my name being called but I ignored it as i continued to run. I didn''t stop. I had ran fast and longer then i had ever before.

I was stopped as i was pulled back by my collar of my jumper as i almost accidentally run in front of a car. I was pulled back into warm familiar arms and could hear deep breaths with words of comfort. I had tears streaming down my face as i held onto the scarf. It still had his scent.

I turned and hugged Kal back. I looked up at his face and could read his expression clearly. He was sad to see me like this, he was heart broken. I cried into his shoulder for a while and he stayed by my side.

Once i stopped I felt tired. Kal suggested that we go and get something to eat. Although i didn't feel like eating i went with him anyway.

Kal's P.O.V

We walked together, i kept him close, worried that we would have another close call like last time. I took the damp scarf from him and placed it in my bag as we continued to a cafe.

We got arrived at the cafe and i went in. I got some donuts and 4 hot drinks, 2 coffee's and 2 hot chocolates. I came back out and saw Gareth sitting on the ground with his hood over his head. I walked up to him and pulled it off slowly. He looked up at me and gave a small smile as he wiped his tears. He stood up and i handed him his hot chocolate. "Careful its hot"

We continued walking and i didn't tell him we're we are going as we turned and walked towards where my mum stays. Gareth kept silent sipping his hot chocolate as i knocked on the door. Once again we were greeted by Chloe and as she opened the door she had a big grin on her face. "Come in you two" she said with emphasis on the 'two'.

I walked past her carrying the coffee's and giving her a glare, but that just made her smile more. I led the way to the living room and placed the cuppa's and donuts on the table. "I got both of you a coffee" getting my mum's attention.
"Awe, i didn't know you had a boyfriend" she stated with utmost joy. "MUM!!!" I snapped, i took a breathe before continuing "Okay, one he's not my boyfriend and two this is Gareth the fur i told you about."

Clearly she remembers me today. "Aww, i think you would look good together" she said teasingly making Gareth go read in the face. I rolled my eyes, do we really look like a couple, could we be a couple?

I pushed that thought away. "I'll leave you to talk" i said walking out of the room and into the laundry. I grabbed out the scarf Gareth picked up, still slightly damp and place it into the dryer before turning it on and walking back into the other room.

I walk in and realise that they've eaten all the donuts. "Oh, come on guys, seriously, totally didn't buy some for me or anything" i pouted drinking my hot chocolate. "Oh sorry hun, they were just so good" my mum said with a grin on her face.

I went and took a seat next to Gareth. He seemed like he was doing ok. "So what were you talking about?" I asked curiously, "Gareth told me a little bit about him self and i thought that we could adopt him" mum sprung out of nowhere. "It would be nice to have a family" Gareth said shyly with a small smile. "Well its not my choice so if thats what you want?" i said waiting for an answer. "I'd love to" he said hugging me.

I gave him as soft hug back, receiving silent awes. "I guess it's settled then" i say. I wondered how much Gareth had told, did he say anything about me? I still didn't know much about him, i guess i'd have to ask him later.

It was getting dark and i still had to make dinner for us, so i decided to call it and leave. We said goodbye and walk home.

When we got home, i sat down on the couch and closed my eyes for a bit. I could feel Gareth sit next to me before leaning against my(<- 1000th word) shoulder. I opened my eyes and leaned my head on his. I asked him tell me about him, but only the things he wanted to tell me. He told me most things about his life, he got teary but didn't cry and i continued to comfort him.

I didn't ask about Ian cause I figured that was still a heavy subject, instead i pulled out the scarf and gave it to him. I was kinda surprised he didn't cry, all he did was hold onto it as he cuddled into me.