The Music Within

Chapter 30

<Ray’s P.O.V.>

March 20, 2013

It’s 12:30 in the afternoon and we’re set to fly off to Canada at 2:45. All of my things are arranged and fixed and there’s nothing much left to do.

I sit on my bed and stare at the empty room that used to be my bedroom. Memories are crossing by my head as I remember the times Shelby used to barge inside here every time she gets paranoid over my pranks and jokes. I remember the times the twins would knock on my door every time they’d get scared in the middle of the night or when they want something from me.

I remember the time when Shelby’s family first moved in this town and how we became best friends. I bear in mind every joyful and painful memories that I’m about to carry with me as I leave this place. I know this isn’t good bye to everyone. I’ll still stay in contact with each and every one of them. There will always be facebook, skype, and many other connections. Though it won’t be the same as seeing them personally…it’s the best chance I’ve got on staying in touch with everyone.

I hear a knock on my door and I tell them to come in since the door’s not locked.

“H-Hey.”

“Hey” I said a little bit surprised as I saw Suzzane come inside.

“Heard your leaving 2:45 in the afternoon. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to see you one last time.” she said smiling.

I smile back. I arch an eyebrow at her and she does the same to me.

“What?” she says.

I shake my head.

“Nah, it’s nothing. It’s just that, I’m not leaving yet and you already miss me? I’m so touched. ” I said while placing my right hand on top of my chest where I can feel my heart beat.

She rolls her eyes at me. “Oh shut up.” she says as she sits beside me and faces me.

 I stare back at her beautiful grey eyes and smile even wider. “I’m glad you came to see me.”

“Yeah…well, I have something for you. Just to remember me by.” She pulls something out of her pocket and I see silver guitar pick. She hands it to me and I hold it out to my face as if examining every inch of it. A silver guitar pick with the words Suzzane Ryans scribbled in a Violet like ink at the middle of the guitar pick.

“You see, I play a little guitar myself. And that’s the only guitar pick I use when I play my guitar. DW actually provided that for me. Ahaha…it’s a really small gift they gave but it meant a lot. I mean, I was horrible at trying to learn the guitar but that pick showed all their support. And I want you to have it. Its small but it’s been with me for 3 years. It’s one of the many things that inspire me to make music. Lose it and I’m gonna kick you where the sun doesn’t shine Raymond Hale.” She said as she gives me a serious look followed by a grin.

I stare at her for a second then at the guitar pick. I envelope my hands around it and smile at her.

“Thanks. I’ll always keep it with me.”

She cups my face with her hands and gently tilts my head down and planted a kiss on my forehead.

“I’ll miss you too. I’m glad I met you Raymond.” She said then left.

I just sat there staring at the guitar pick on my palm and was left smiling like an idiot.

She kissed me on the forehead.

And she said she’ll miss me.

Oh come on Ray that has got to be a step up!

I was feeling the moment when I heard giggling by the door. I turn around, only to see Mika cupping Miko’s face and saying the words “I’ll miss you. I’m glad I met you Raymond!” in a very dramatic way. Followed by Miko saying, “Ooh~~ Thank you Suzzane! Hearing those words from the girl I’ve been obsessing about for almost the a year and a half just makes every part of me explode out of happiness! Muwah muwah muwah!”