Eternally Yours

Chapter Seven

Chris' pov

I told Ash everything.

I told her about finding Ricky dead. I told her about my feelings for him. I told him about the voices. I told her that I didn't want to live without Ricky in my life.

"Ash I-I don't know what to do anymore. I can't live without him." By this point, I was sobbing.

Ashley wrapped her small arms around me gently, holding me close to her as my body shook. She started petting my hair gently, trying to calm me down. "Just breath, Chris. Try to calm down. It's okay, I got you." I listened to her voice, starting to calm down as I took a few deep breaths.

After I had calmed down, I looked up at her. She looked down at me, gently wiping away a few tears. "Do you want me to stay here for the night?" She asked quietly and calmly. I nodded slowly, holding onto her. I was afraid to let her go.

Ashley nodded, helping me stand up. "It's getting late. You need to sleep. I'll be there when you wake up, I promise."

"C-can you come with me? I-I don't wanna be alone." I mumbled quietly. Ashley smiled a little and nodded, grabbing my hand gently and walking to my room. She laid down, and I laid down next to her. She wrapped her arms around me while I clung to her, my tears starting again.

"I loved him Ash. Why did he have to leave me?" I sobbed. Ashley rubbed my back gently, trying to get me to calm down. "I don't know, darling. I'm so sorry."

Eventually, I wore myself out from crying. I fell asleep with Ashley holding me and rubbing my back comfortingly.

Tonight was the first night in a while that I actually found myself able to fall asleep. Ever since I found Ricky dead, it's been hard to close my eyes. His dead body haunted my mind. Tonight was the first night that I didn't have a nightmare about him. I just slept, feeling comforted in Ashley's arms.