The Curtis Sister

Chapter 2

Kamryn's P.O.V

The car swerved out of the way of the car veering into the right lane... right onto the train tracks. The train smashed right into the driver's side of the car. Immediately killing everyone inside. My mother covered in blood with swollen, dark eyes full of hatred, looked at me.  

"You killed us. You should've died. You don't deserve to be alive. I hate you Kamryn."

"Why mom? What did I ever do? I love you! Don't leave me! I'm sorry! I'm so so so sorry!"

I woke up to someone shaking me.
"Wake up! Wake up Kami! It's just a dream!" Soda was shaking me silly. Tears were streaming down my cheeks. Pony was awake now looking at me with sadness in his eyes.

"Hey Kami, you're alright. We're right here, baby." Pony softly said.

"Soda I'm so scared," I said, "I don't ever wanna sleep again."

"It's okay hunny, I'll protect you!" Soda said giving me a goofy smile.
I rolled over on the bed Pony, Soda, and I share, covering my face with a blanket. Soda sleeps between Pony and I after we both started to get nightmares after mom and dad died. I could feel Pony shift. I try to cry as softly as possible, but I couldn't stop my shaking body. Soda turned over and started to shake me again.

"Soda! Don't shake me. I don't feel good. You're making me dizzy," I spat out.
Soda apologized stroking my hair. "I'm sorry hunny. You do feel really warm."

"Soda I'm fine. I just need some sleep, that's all. Goodnight."

Soda sighed, "Fine, goodnight Kam."

I turned over to face Soda again. His eyes were closed and I watched the slow rise and fall of his chest. I could tell he wasn't sleeping yet. I turned again to face the wall. I couldn't sleep. Soda wrapped his arm around me and pulled me closer. Soda just has a specific scent. It calms me. It's a mixture of exhaust and lavender. Only Soda would be able to pull it off. If it was anyone else it would be gross. But with him, it's calming.

My mind was still racing. After about fifteen minutes of staring at the grey, blank wall, I decided to go for a walk. I gently unhooked Soda's arm from around my waist and rolled out of bed as quietly as possible. I grabbed one of Pony's sweatshirts from off the floor and threw it on over my tank top. I walked into the living room trying to avoid waking up my oldest brother, Darry. He would flip if he finds out I'm awake and goin outside.

I walk outside and sit on the steps. Oh how pretty the stars look. I couldn't help but start crying again. My dad and I used to sit out on the steps and gaze at the stars. He would tell me stories about constellations or from his childhood. Even more memories of my parents flood my thoughts. It was just Sodapop, Ponyboy, Darry, Mom, Dad, and me. We used to be so perfect and happy. Why did they have to die? Why did they have to leave me?

Flashback—

I ran over and hugged mom and dad.

"When will you be home?" I asked tears filling my eyes.

"We won't be gone long. Only a couple days. Darry'll took real good care of you, Kami. Don't worry." Momma sighed.
I ran over to her and gave her a big hug. She smelled like roses. I stared in awe at my mom. Her long golden, silky hair perfectly framed her angelic features. Her soft, pale blue eyes sparkled like a million diamonds shining in the sunlight.

I heard my mothers voice snapping me out of my daze.

"Kami? Kami? Oh you're such a daydreamer, just like Ponyboy," she smiled.

"Daddy? Can you bring me back a Pepsi please?" I asked with puppy dog eyes.

"Yes Kam, I will," he chuckled picking me up giving me a kiss on the cheek.

End of flashback—

That was the last memory I ever had of my parents. A day later, they were killed. Gone. Forever. That was the worst day of my life. I thought right then and there I would die.

It's been real hard without them, but my brother's and I have managed. I miss them so much. We've gotten through this with the gang who truly are our family.

Gazing back up at the stars I wondered if my parents were watching over me. I wondered if they are happy with me. If they are giving my brothers and I strength and guidance.

A shooting star quickly streaked across the dark, black sky. I realized my thoughts have been answered.

"I love you so so much mommy and daddy."