A shiver went down Aiden's spine. He didn't want to know what happened. It was too much to handle. They were best friends for so long. She cared so much about him. Was always worried about his well being. There was this air around her that was so beautiful and comforting. He remembers that day Kayley told him that she had a crush on him. And how occasionally she'd keep on reminding him. He remembered how poorly he rejected her and how awfully her regrets doing it. A few weeks after that musical event they attended, he saw Kayley's true self. He did like her, a lot more than friends. Denial just took over him.
"Aiden. You need to read it." Hannah said. Her voice smooth and comforting though the hurt was evident. Aiden nodded and wiped a tear from his cheek. He tapped on the note to open it and read out loud.
"Hey who ever is reading this. I'm hoping it's Aiden. It should be Aiden rather. I've made very calculated decisions in my life. This is just another one. If you're reading this then it means I'm in a better place. Please don't cry guys. When I say I'm away from the hurting now, I really mean it. It would take more than just a letter to explain what I feel, felt rather. I'm sorry but certain things have to be done.
As for why I'm even bothering to write this note. There are a few things I wanted to say but never really had the courage to.
First and foremost Aiden. Aiden my best friend, my support. I love you. You have done so much for me. Words will never explain how much you mean to me. You still do. Your smile, your laugh, your hugs; everything about you is so precious. Please don't let anyone ever ruin it for you. You deserve the whole world and its stars. Trust me. Sucks that I never really got my chance with you, You were way outta my league anyways. We accept the love we think we deserve and nothing has never stood so true. There's a necklace I left on my desk. Keep it. Remember me. Remember that you are so loved. I will love you forever Aiden. Beyond these worlds I will love you."
"I'm so sorry Aiden." Hannah said.
"No. I can't do this Hannah. I can't be the person she wants me to be. Heck I couldn't even tell her I loved her too. Did you know about this Hannah?" He asked, his tone suddenly calm.
"Yes—"
"YOU KNEW ABOUT IT AND YOU DIDNT EVEN TELL ME?" He yelled. The attention of the cafeteria towards them. "She would have been alive if it were for me. I WAS IN LOVE WITH THAT GIRL. ITS ALL MY FAULT."
"Aiden there was nothing that I could have done. It wasn't my place to tell you." Hannah replied. "Please Aiden. She wouldn't have wanted you to be like this."
"There are a lot of things that Kay wouldn't have wanted, but what about me not wanting her dead?" Aiden said. "The girl that has sought to take care of me despite of me being a jerk to her, that one person that I really love took her life. What do you think I'm supposed to do?" He walked away from the table leaving the phone behind. He picked up his bag and many of his friends tried to get something out of him, stop him from going but he stomped away.
Hannah was left speechless. Aiden needed his time to comprehend, it was understandable. Hannah wondered what might happen when the whole school gets the news.
