For @itsaraquach
"The funeral is today." My mom said. "I know." I said. "Are you okay?" She asked. "Yes. I'm fine." I said wanting her to get out of my room. It's been a week since Tessa died. She's my best friend. I love her. And, when I heard she was murdered, I just froze. I haven't eaten in days and i haven't slept in days. I don't want to get out of bed and go to the funeral. I can't face everyone saying that 'she's in a better place now' and 'she would've wanted you to be happy'. I can't stand that. "Sara! Are you coming!?" My mom yelled up the stairs. "In a sec!" I yelled back down. I get out of bed, get ready, and go downstairs. "Please eat something." My mom said. "Um...I will at the funeral." I said. "I know you won't. Please." My mom said. "I promise I will. I gotta go." I said getting out of my chair and walking out the door. "Where are you going?" My mom asked as I was outside. "The funeral." I said closing the door. I get in my car and start to drive. I'm at the funeral and everyone is standing around her body as a man speaks. About how she had a 'wonderful life' and how she 'didn't deserve this'. I hate funerals but Tessa is my best friend and I'm gonna be here for her no matter what. Even if she is dead. "Can we have Sara, Tessa's special friend, say a few words?" The guys asked. Everyone turns and looks at me. I walk up to the front and face everyone. "Um, Tessa was a great friend. She was always there for me when I needed her. Now, I'm here for her when she needs me. I'm very greatful to have had such a wonderful person in my life." I said. I walk back into the crowd and everyone puts their hand on my shoulder. I stand all the way in the back. I didn't see Tessa's body yet. I'm going to wait until the end.
"That was a great speech, Sara." Tessa's mom said giving me a hug. "Thank you. I wasn't prepared for a speech, though." I said. "Yeah I know. I think Tessa would've wanted you to speak at her funeral." She said. "Yeah. Well, I'm gonna go home. I'll see you soon." I said. "Bye." She said giving me one last hug. When I walked away, I could hear her crying. Nobody's at the casket so I walk over and see Tessa. Her hair is natural and she has a beautiful face of makeup on. She has a short, pink dress and the same color flats on. She looks beautiful. I look at her wrist and see the best friend bracelet we bought together when we were 7. I look at my wrist. I put our wrists together so the her 'best' can connect with my 'friends'. A tear goes down my face. I feel someone put their hand on my shoulder. I turn around and see Nick. The same Nick that killed Tessa. "What are you doing here!?" I asked madly. "I'm here to kill you too." He said. He takes out a knife and stabs me with it. But I blink and he's gone. It's just Tessa's sister putting her hand on my shoulder. "I'm here because it's Tessa's funeral." She said. I'm blink at her confused. Did I say that out loud? "Oh. I'm sorry." I said wiping lots of tears off my face. I'm trying to catch my breath. "Are you okay?" Tessa's sister asked. "Yeah. I'm fine. Excuse me. I have to go." I said. "But-" she said. But I walk away. I start to cry as I walk to my car. I start running. When I get in my car, I start the car and drive really fast. I stop at the lake me and Tessa used to sit by and look at as the sun sets over it. I sit on the bench we always sit at and look at the sun as its setting. I wipe my tears. "Tessa. Can you hear me?" I asked. "It's me. It's Sara. I miss you." I said crying. I don't care if she can't hear me. I just need to talk to her. "I'm sorry I haven't talked to you before you died. I just had so much going on with trying to get into colleges and stuff. It's just so stressful and-" I said starting to cry even more. "I miss you. A lot. It's hard without you, Tessa. It's really hard." I said wiping my tears. "If you ever want to talk, you know I'm here anytime. I love you." I said. I get up and get in my car. I drive home. When my mom sees me, she stands up. "How was it?" She asked. I just look at her and start crying. "Oh, Sara." She said hugging me. "It was just so hard seeing her with our bracelet on." I said. "I know. It's okay." My mom said. She looks me in the eyes. "Your gonna get through this." My mom said. I hug her one more time. "I love you." I said. "I love you too."
