Forever and Always

Part 3

Its finally the day I was dreading, 15th March, I woke up from the sun shining through a crack in the curtains, before I got up I realised Sky was snuggled up next to me with her arms wrapped around me, I didn't want to wake her up, so I just feel back asleep.

2 hours later, I woke up from Sky ripping her arms away from me and untangling our legs, 'I'm sorry I didn't realise...' I cut her off before she had a panic attack.

'Sky calm down, its fine,' she was really freaked out, I had never seen her like this, I grabbed her hands, 'hey, hey, hey, Sky. Look at me, calm down, breathe and relax.'

A tear faded down her cheek, 'I'm sorry, I just don't want you to think of me differently, I just...I can't explain it. I just hate who I am,' her voice was shaky.

'Sky, you're my best friend. I love you for who you are, I wouldn't want you any other way.'

She hugged me, with her face buried into my shoulder, drowning my shirt in her tears, I lifted her head and kissed her forehead.

I walked over to my bag and pulled out my Superman shirt, my black jeans and my white Converse. I walked into the bath room and got changed, as I walked out Lib, Harley and Sky all swarmed me with hugs and then stacked me sky high with gifts.

I actually never thought my friends actually loved me, there's a lot you can learn from a few days spent with the most amazing people in the world.

After I had finished unwrapping my presents, Lib had cooked a full buffet, she may not be smart with words or numbers, but she can sure cook a feast. I overestimated her, she's more than I expected, with her sympathy, love and care, she just covers it with a personality that I would rather her throw away.

Harley bought me a box of chocolates, and a silver bracelet that had written on it, 'Love You Brodz, Forever & Always,' he's the sweetest, I kissed him on the cheek and thanked him over and over again.

Lib gave me an acoustic guitar, with 'Without Music Life Would Be a Mistake,' engraved on the side of the body, and a card that said, 'To the one and only, Brodie Harper! You're truly one of the kindest people on Earth and there are not many as kind as you. I'm proud of you, you've gotten out of your shell more, I think it's the perfect amount, cause just like a turtle, you need the shell to help protect you just in case. You're a true friend, and I am very privileged to call you a close friend.

Love Elisabeth.'

She's truly one for words of wisdom, but knew Harley was likely to of written it for her. I smiled my goofy smile and gave her the biggest hug, I wasn't one for hugs but things change, even in a fragment of time.

We all decided to go for drinks, since I was legally allowed to this time. Harley was our designated driver but we thought he could last on a few shots.

We all downed 4 shots, that was my limit since I didn't want to get wasted on my birthday, but Lib and Harley decided to have 2 more before we started to drive back home.

The drive there was about 4 hours, so the drive back felt like it was taking forever. We were listening to the radio, as Lib's favourite song came on, if I can remember from the lyrics I think the song was called 'Right There by Ariana Grande'.

It got to the chorus, I couldn't even hear myself think, however I started to realise that the speed of the car was increasing. I tapped Harley on the shoulder but he didn't respond, that's when it hit me, Harley had fallen asleep at the wheel. He drove full speed into a telegraph pole, the car was wrapped around the pole at the speed of 90km/h. The airbags deployed saving Harley from breaking his neck and stopping Lib from flying through the windscreen.

I woke up, who knows how long after, and I could hear sirens in the distance. I looked over to Sky, the front driver's seat had shifted back and crushed her legs, she was barely conscious, my legs were trapped under the passenger seat. I used all my strength to reach over and grab Sky's hand, she turned her head, 'Harp, what happened to your face?' she asked as if she didn't know we just had an accident.

There was a croak of shame in my voice, 'Nothing Sky, I'm fine. How are you? Having a great day? Its lovely weather isn't it babe?'

'I guess so, it's raining though.' She seemed so confused.

'Yeah, but it's the best weather to stay inside. Do you want to stay in and watch movies today?' I asked, noticing she was slowly losing consciousness, 'Oi, Sky! Don't fall asleep on me, please stay with me!'

'I'm here, I'm always here,' she says as she comes to realisation with the current situation, 'Harp..HARP! My legs! I can't feel them!' she screeched.

'Sky, you're fine, the ambulance is coming, I can hear it, its only seconds away.' I was slowly falling asleep.

'Harp, there's no ambulance, I cant hear anything! Harley! Lib! Oi Harpy! Don't leave me! Stay conscious, you can't leave me!' she gripped my hand tighter.

'I'm not....not going anywhere Skie, I'm.....here.' I could barely keep my eyes open.

I looked her in the eyes, tears were streaming down her face, her eyes red and puffy, but she still looked beautiful, as always.

'Harp! Don't leave me! I need you Harp! I love you! I need you!!' he voice was slowly fading as if it was just a dream and I was slowly waking up.

'Sky, don't...don't be silly. I'm here, always. I...I love you too forever.. and always...' I blacked out.