fight .

Chap 3.

At the end of seventh period all I wanted to do was get out of school. I would of rather died than have to see connor and just this morning his face was all I wanted to see.

On my way down the stairs I saw Daniel . I tried to avoid him, I didn't want him to bring up me crying. I raced down the stairs, squished between couples, and hid in front of tall people. Sure enough he found me. I tried not to make eye contact because that would make it look like I wanted to talk.

"Allison."

I slowly turned to him, I couldn't just ignore him.

"Hi Daniel."

His smile wasn't as warm and comforting as it was earlier.

"Are you okay." I managed to get out of my mouth.

"Not really.. My dad just died. I was hoping to talk. I know your dad died a couple years ago and I thought you would understand. Connor always would tell me how good of a listener you were."

I could see the hurt In his eyes. He was on the edge of breaking down and I was the only person he wanted to talk to . It felt nice to be wanted by someone.

"Of course. How about we go to the park by the middle school."

"Sure."

"By the way I'm sorry for your loose."

On our way to the park we didn't say much. Just admiring the way the clouds layed against the baby blue sky. Or how the bright colored flowers looked so elegant when the sunlight hit them. When we finally reached the park it was 80 degrees and I wanted to go home, but I knew how much Daniel needed me. We sat on the old picnic table that was placed under the shade.

"I don't know what to do without him... " Daniel poured his whole heart out and I listened. I hadn't had a heart to heart conversation since the summer , which was of course with connor. After Daniel was done he started to cry. I never thought someone like him would actually cry . I walked around the table and sat next to him. I wasn't really good at comforting people when they were as upset as him, so I hugged him.

"Everything is going to be alright . "

"No it's not . I might just kill myself."

His face was serious. If I didn't do anything I knew he was going to do it.

"Daniel please don't. You're the only person who makes me happy. I can't loose another person i care about."

He turned to me and he gently touched my face. He came closer and kissed me. He looked me in the eyes and said

"I'm not going anywhere." He got up and grabbed my hand

"I'll walk you home."