I'll Be the Light

Family Reunion

I woke up to sunlight streaming through my window. I slowly got up and stretched my arms an legs. I saw that I was still in my dress so I got up and changed into black leggings and a red hoodie. I went into the bathroom and washed my face of the leftover make up. As I exited I smelled the aroma of pancakes and bacon. I all but ran down the stairs to see my mom at the stove and my cousin sitting in the chair. Her long blonde hair flowing down her back and her bright blue eyes focused on her breakfast. "Annie!" I shouted and engulfed her in a bear hug. I felt her chuckle. "Good to see you too Genna." She said and pulled back. Annie was my older cousin. We are like sisters and I love her so much. Then she went to college and we didn't talk as much anymore. "How was prom Genna?" She asked. "Amazing!" I squealed. She smiled. "Who did you go with?" She asked. "I went with my boyfriend Colton Dixon and my best friend Schylar and her date. Schylar is also his sister." I said. "Wait, Colton Dixon? The Christian rock singer?" She asked. I nodded. Her face gaped at me. "How did you meet him? Why haven't you told me you're dating him!? Genna he's your idol!" She squealed. I giggled. "I know he is. We met in the hospital because we had gotten into a car crash with each other. Also I though you would be so busy with work and school." I said. Her smile was almost blinding. "My cousin's dating a celebrity!" She said, jumping up an down a bit. I frowned at that. "Don't say it like that. Colton's actually a great guy. He's funny, sweet, caring, and such a gentlemen. He also got me out of my depression. I was so lost and lonely and my only friend was Schylar. Then he came along and the world is so bright and new. He's... My light." I finished. She gaped at me again. "Wow. He means that much to you?" She asked. I shyly nodded. "You've been gone for awhile Annie." My mom chimed in. "Apparently." She agreed and hugged me again. I hugged back and I felt a few tears slip down my cheeks. Colton did mean that much to me and it irritated me that people could say things like that. It made me feel like a gold digger. An attention seeker even though that's not what it is at all. We pulled away as my mom set down some pancakes and bacon for me. "You guys better get going before the other kids wake up. I assume you want some alone time with each other?" My mom said. That was all she had to say because Annie and I sat and wolfed our food down. We washed our plates off in the sink and rushed out the door to Annie's car and got it. She put the key in the ignition and started the car. "Where too?" She asked. "Colton showed me a strip mall that's not too far from here." I said. She nodded and pulled out. Realizing that I didn't have any money, I was about to ask Annie to turn around. "Nope. I am treating you to a shopping spree and nothing you say will change my mind." She beat me to it. I shut my mouth and said nothing. "So how has life been? Have you fully recovered from the accident?" She asked. "It's been good I guess. Yes I have recovered." I replied. She nodded. "So from what I've heard, you've pretty much died. What was it like?" She asked. That was a tough question to answer, but I let all of the memories of that moment come rushing back to me. The pain, the sorrow, and then nothing. "Time seemed to slow down. I was frozen in the moment of seeing Colton's face twisted in horror. The car literally exploding all around me, the glass flying like snowflakes around me. I heard nothing, until everything sped up to normal speed and an explosion of sound hit my ears. Then it got dark and water seemed to press down on me. It kind of sucked because I didn't think I would go out like this you know? Hoping for something more peaceful. It was dark for what seemed like forever. Suddenly I saw a light and I was so tempted to follow it just to escape the dark prison I was in. Then..." I trailed off and began to grin, coming up to the good part. "What happened next?" Annie asked. "I heard a voice." I said. "Was it God?" She urged. "No, it was Colton. I heard his voice and I knew that I still had to live. I had to do something, to love someone. He was singing to me with that angel voice of his and it drew me closer to the surface. Day by day, song by song, I was coming back to life. I owe him my life." I said, meaning every word. Colton was my world, my life. I had his blood running through my veins. How could I not love someone who's sacrificed so much for someone who he barely knew? "That's beautiful Genna. To know that he means so much to you and that it's been such short time. That's true love right there." Annie gave me a big smile and I returned it.

~Annie~

How did I tell her? Tell her how I felt about Colton? The undying love burning and scorching in my heart and soul? She's clearly in love with him! He loves her too! I felt something for Colton though, something that hurt me constantly. I really don't want to hurt Genna and I never would want to! I'm just so confused now. No, I know what I have to do. I can never meet Colton for her sake. I won't love Colton, for Genna.

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Hey guys! Sorry it's been awhile and I just want to say that I love Annie and I think she's frigging amazing! Anyway, things are heating up and it's getting good! So stay reading and you're in for a surprise! I can't tell you though... Ok fine Genna and Colton are getting married in the last chapter! There you got it out of me! (Joking I was planning on telling you guys anyway.)