My book of randomness

Good Grief

I knew I would be hard, but I knew I had to do it. I had to return, I had to face the seat that was once yours. But I didn't know it would be this difficult. Not only was I constantly reminded of the fact you're not among us anymore, emptiness leaked through everything we did. During projects we weren't the "big five" anymore, we missed our best player during our soccer match,... But that isn't what bothered me the most. I missed especially the small things. Going to your home after school, gossiping about boys, laughing,... I can still see you sitting on your bed, the sunlight shining on your long blonde curls, laughing about my statement that Daniel was obviously in love with you. He truly was. Yesterday, when your parents stepped into our classroom, he became pale white. He already knew it before they said it. He knew that you didn't make it, he knew the cancer won. He knew, but he didn't want to believe it. He is the only one who stayed at home today, unable to cope with your absence. You changed us all. You were a positive light in our dark lives, a sparkling of hope and happiness. We won't be the same without you, but we will go on as good as we can. We have to. If you could stay positive, we can. You will always remain a part of our lives, even though you aren't among us anymore. You will remain alive in our recollections, and we'll cherish it forever. You'll always be in my heart, and you're my best friend forever. I miss you.

Inspired by the movie Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet. (Trailer above). This was also the movie that inspired me in writing Good News ❤️ Bad News ages ago.