Why Don't We? (An 'IT' Story)

VIII

Jonah's POV
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It's been a year ever since we have last seen each other. It was the night we realized we lost Daniel. The night I was with Caroline. I knew things were awkward between us, considering it's been so long, and something else happened that night we were looking for Daniel.
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-flashback-
I stepped in a little puddle on the sidewalk as we scanned the area for Daniel. No sign of him.
"I can't believe this. I literally thought he was just going down the street." Caroline said.
"Well you know Daniel. He's a wanderer."
She chuckled at my remark and I stepped off the sidewalk and back by her side.
"I don't know if Daniel ever told you this, but when I first met you-"
"You had a crush on me. I know." She says.
"W-what? How'd you know?" I asked her.
"You couldn't stop staring at me! I knew something was up."
I laugh.
"Honestly , I thought you were cute. Well, obviously I still think so. I mean, you all are! " she says.
"I know right?"
We both laugh at my answer and turn to each other. Staring deep into each other eyes.
"Is it wrong that I want to kiss you right now?" I say.
"Yes. But do it anyway."
I lean in, and kiss her lips . They connect for a minute, before they separate, and she takes a step back , away from me.
"W-what are we doing? We need to be looking for Daniel!" She shouts.
"I'm so-"
"I can't believe we did that! I'm supposed to be looking for my boyfriend and I'm standing over here kissing his best friend like an idiot!"
"Caroline I-"
"Go away! I'll look for him myself." She says, stomping away from me.
"Wait !"
I run after her , down the road. And that's when she sees Daniel in the ground, halfway through the sewer drain, covered in blood.
"N-n-no!"