I walked into the brown brick church, it was luxurious and surrounded with neatly trimmed grass the curves up the sidewalk, neat bushes shaped to perfection. Short roses were tucked tidely into the dirt. I walked through the brown elegant doors leaning towards the main entrance. As I walked inside the gathering was just starting; I scooted down in my usual oak seat with pretty white flowers looming down the side. I bowed my head and closed my eyes. "Nevaeh, will you come up and say grace?" All eyes fell on me as I walked up to the podium and let the words flow. "Father, I thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. I thank you that we have the opportunity to gather together today in your stage you call life, As the word goes forth I ask that you would make ready the hearts to receive it in Jesus name amen. Father God I pray that the word that has just gone forth will be planted in our minds spirits and souls I pray lord that you would help us not to just be hearers of your word but doers of the word, I pray that you would bless every person as they go out to bring honor and glory to your name in Jesus name Amen." I felt like everybody was staring at me, everyone started clapping; I gave a small bow and headed back down to my cold seat. "That was great, Vaeh." my father said giving me a quick smile and patting my back. I closed my eyes and heard someone snicker, my eyes snapped open and it stopped. The noise started once I closed my eyes again, when I opened my eyes I spotted a boy sitting a few seats down from me. He had a mop of dark curly hair hidden under a white beanie, not typical church wear but he was cute. He had deep brown eyes that made me melt inside, his lips were pink and luscious and hanging off his lip was a silver lip-piercing. I bit my lip as he giggled heartily. It wasn't deep but it wasn't girly, it was mellow. He was flirting with me; trying to make me laugh. I gave him what he wanted and turned back to face the priest. I could feel him staring me down like a hawk. I couldn't let my father find out I was flirting with a boy at church. I smiled at him so he wouldn't think I was being rude. "Psst." I heard him whisper in a soft tone. The hushed words sends a shiver down my back. It feels like an angel is talking to me through the high clouds. "What?" I replied, only a little quiter. "Meet me out back, make an excuse or something." He flashed me a perky smile before quickly slipping out of his seats and out of the room. I tapped my father on the back and whispered into his ear. "I'm just going to the bathroom." I said a little so innocently. I slipped out the back door, hoping nobody would see me sneak outside with the cute mystery boy. "I don't know you." the boy said, a smirk playing on his lips. "You don't want too." I replied.
"And what if I do?"
"You could maybe get my number."
He smiled at me which gave me butterflies. "Pass me your phone?" I took his phone from his outstrectched hand and entered my name and phone number, I saved it under, "Vay vay;) xoxo" It was cute, also a challenge for him to find me since I never told him my name, but if he was listening to the priest he would've heard my name when I was called up. I passed him back his phone delicatetly, sliding my hand against his soft palm. "Text me." I blushed before heading back inside the vibrant church. It took every single one of my emotional, teenage hormones and part of my being, not to take advantage of him right there and then. That boy was just so mesmerising. I just walked inside and sat behind my father. Eventually it was over and we had to leave. I was sitting in the passenger seat with my father with the radio turned up slightly so we could still heard eachother speak, when he asked me a question. "Did you really go to the bathroom earlier Vaeh?"
"Yes. Why would you ask that?" I haven't really been good at lying. "Well I heard whispering behind me, then I heard two people getting up and leaving. I got suspicious and you know Nevaeh, if you did leave, you have disrespected God." He said, eyes not off the wheel.
"Dad! I didn't, Why do you never bel-" I was cut off by blinding headlights speeding towards our car, before there was any time to get myself out of the car, the metal pierced our car, tires screeching through my ears as I felt my body being pushed up against a window, glass slicing my body. I saw my fathers body holding onto the wheel before the incident but nothing else, I didn't see him after that. My vision started going blurry and I was falling in and out of consciousnes. All of my life achievements replayed in my head over and over. Learning how to ride a bike, my first day at school, my first kiss, my first date, the first time I said I love you and meant it, my first heartbreak. My breathing went weak and I could feel myself loosing the battle. I closed my eyes and it went dark.
*Luke's P.O.V.*
I stared down at her cold limp body, tubes and needles were attatched all over her arms and chest. Her long brown hair that reached her hips looked dry and her face was pale. She looked so lifeless. I couldn't stand seeing this beautiful girl looking like this. I closed my eyes and held her hand in mine and let a few tears roll down my cheek. "Nevaeh, I know you can't hear me but if you can, I want you to listen, and listen hard. I think you are the most, beautiful, sweetest, gorgeous girl I've ever seen in my life. I haven't known you for even 24 hours and I think I've got a mad crush on you. I love the way your hair falls infront of your face and you try to hide the way you blush. I love the way your hands feel so smooth even when you're unconcious. I don't understand how one girl could make me fall so hard. I dont think I've felt like this before. I think that I've almost lost you so I'm saying this, incase you." I cleared the massive lump in my throat. "Incase you, uh, go. I know it might be weird for you because you don't know me but did Cinderella know the prince?" I kissed her forehead and started to sing softly, rubbing her hand with my thumb.
"Settle down with me, cover me up, cuddle me in. Lie down with me, and hold me, in your arms. And your hearts against my chest, your lips pressed to my neck. I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet." I sang the words, perfectly describing the situation I'm in now. "And with a feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now. Kiss me like you wanna be loved, you wanna be loved. This feels like falling in love, falling in love. We're falling in love. Settle down with me, and I'll be your safety. You'll be my lady. I was made to keep your body warm but I'm cold as the wind blows so hold me in your arms. My heart's against your chest, your lips pressed in my neck. I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet, and with this feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now. Kiss me like you wanna be loved." I finished, by now the tears were streaming down my face. "I love you, Nevaeh." I kissed her hand slowly and walked out the room, whispering softly. "Stay strong, beautiful."
