Dear Lottie

As Eva softly stroked my back, I saw from the corner of my eye, someone step up onto the podium. He announced his name and identity as well as introducing some other people who were at the back of the room. "My name is Sam Harrington and the guys at the back of the room are Lewis, Adam and James. We had been close to Lottie the week before she died, in fact, she was my love interest, and I was hers. Before she left, I was feeling scared and angry. She was such a beautiful woman and she still is, her blonde hair was what said it for me; comfort. I felt nothing but comfort when I was with her and I knew that some day, she would have to go home and it would be drawn to a risky end. This scared me so much, but, now that I know that is has ended, I want her to know that physically, it's over. But spiritually, it's forever. I still love her as much as I did when I laid down with her in my arms, lying there like an angel.

A week after she left, I wrote a letter to her, explaining how I was sorry and how I loved her so dearly. I wanted to send off the letter, but when Skye thoughtfully passed on the news, I knew there was no point. So I brought it here today to say to her and I know she'll hear it, because physically, she's no longer with us, but spiritually, she's forever.

Dear Lottie,

It's a scientific fact that all flowers turn to face the sun, it's how they grow; it's how they become so beautiful and Lottie Rose, you are my sun. I saw you that first day and it was like I was the head of a daisy, fighting my stem to get myself some light. It was the best decision of my life, to face you. You helped me blossom, you gave me light, you made me see the beautiful side to life, Lottie Rose. I cannot tell you how grateful i was for your existence and how thankful I was that a beautiful girl like you chose me.

I can't find the words to tell you I am sorry. Even if i could, this single piece of paper would reach all the way from London to you.

To condense this, I would like to say that I love you. From the moment I laid eyes on you when I saw you in that bookshop, to the time I saw you leave my dressing room with tears in your eyes. Even now, I love you.

What I did was utterly disgusting and wrong. I should never have gotten angry at you for something that I think, we all knew you didn't do. The thing is, I was scared and I didn't know what to do. I let my terrified self out on you. I'm sorry. Please forgive me, Lottie Rose. For everything I have done to hurt you. You've given me so many memories to cherish and I can't be angry at you for loving me so dearly.

Again, I love you.

Sam xxx

P.s. Keep rocking."

There was immediate shuffling from the back of the room and I turned around to see that three boys were stood up, forming the sign of the horns. One of them, who was tall and also dark haired shouted "Keep rocking" and the other two repeated him shortly after. A few girls from the row in front did the same thing until everyone collectively arose and spoke "Keep rocking". In honour of Lottie, our dear Lottie.