Loss of life

Sisters

Chapter 23

I stood there in my sisters embrace, as sobs racked through my body. I felt my sisters now small, frill frame shake against mine, making me cry even harder.

I can't believe this. Is she really dead or just some cruel joke my mind is playing on me? I think it's real, for she hasn't disappeared yet.

I slowly calm my sobs so I can manage to speak. I pull back so I can look at my sisters face and see her after what feels like an eternity o being apart.

"I-I don't know what to say... you-your here, right now. A-And I'm with you" I say stuttering an stroking her hair.

"I am" she says smiling small and pulling me in for another hug, which I gladly except.

I hold her tight, not wanting her to slip away or go, but I know I will have to let go sooner or later. I have so many questions, I need answers or my thoughts will soon consume me and I will cross the line from sane to insane.

Breaking contact I wipe my tears with the back of my hands, and wipe the salty grief away. Resting my hands on my sisters shoulders, I stare into those big brown eyes that once held so much light and warmth. Now all that greets me is a dull sea of horror.

I tilt my head at her and wonder how something so lovely can change in a blink of an eye.

"Can you explain everything to me" I ask her.

She looks at me with a emotion I can't quite read, and nods slowly I agreement.

"I you explain everything to me" she asks.

I nod in agreement and kiss her cheek, which is pale and cool. I look behind me and see Jackson standing there, staring at us with sympathetic eyes.

"Can you excuse me for one minute, I have to tell my friend something, but I'll be right back" I say flicking my head toward Jackson.

"Sure, yeah go ahead, Ill wait right here" she says waving a hand dismissively.

I nod and turn toward Jackson making my way over to him. He looks up and smiles warmly, making my insides burst.

"Hey" he says putting his hands I his pockets.

"Hi"

"So that's your... sis?" he asks.

"Yeah her names Mae, and I have no clue how she got here, she looks horrible though, like she stopped caring for herself" I say shrugging, confused.

"Oh well, you'll find out what's up with her and how she got here. This whole situation has thrown me off so much" Jackson says shaking his head.

"This situation has thrown you off?" I say taken aback.

"This situation has scared me, hurt me, ruined me... and hurt the ones I love also" I say.

"I know it is hard for you, and if I were you I would be falling apart at the seems. But you" he says pointing to my chest," you are standing here in one piece, you've made it pretty far since we have met" he says looking at me with those grand eyes that mesmerize me.

His words mesmerize me also. They give me a sense of assurance and safety. Just being near him is enough to get me through the day.

I step closer to him and wrap my arms around his torso, resting my head on his leather jacket. I breathe in his scent, feeling that sense of security wash over me again.

He leans down and kisses my head, making goosebumps form on the surface of my body.

I pull away and look into his eyes, then let my eyes travel down to his lips. A smirk tugs at the corners of my lips as I lean in and kiss him, passionately and sweet.

He returns the kiss without hesitation, letting our lips fall into perfect sync. He cups my face between his hands and kisses me harder, before breaking the kiss. I catch my breath and mentally pout, wanting more.

I lick my lips and smile as Jackson does the same.

"I should get going to talk to Mae" I say.

"Yeah. Um should I go to Ronnie's place and then you and Mae can meet up there when you are done?" he asks.

"Uh yeah that sounds cool, ill bring her back to meet Ronnie and Sammy I guess" I say nodding.

"Ok, good" he says smiling.

I laugh for no reason and make my way back to Mae who is sitting on a bench looking at all the afterlife.

Someone has explaining to do.

Authors note

I'm probably gonna do a double update cuz I'm typing this up and I have to go run errands so... I'm in a update the another day.

I'll either update later to tonight, or tomorrow. Yup yup! it's gonna get good and emotional, grab some tissues ;) lol just kidding I doubt u will cry next chap, but yeah. okay gotta go!!!

Jenna