I sat on a cold wooden bench. People came up to me and would ask if I was okay or hug me. I didn't take notice. I didn't want to. Brice lay a few feet infront of me. He wore fancier clothes than normal but we all were. He looked as though he were alseep. That would be fine and all if it weren't for the fact he would never wake up. Never.
I felt empty. Like a hollow shell. Nothing could make this better. Nothing.
When they first showed me his body I didn't believe them. I tried every spell I knew. But nothing worked. I can't bring back the dead. I wish I could.
It all seemed to go by so fast. The funeral went by quickly. It only seemed to slow down when I went up to him and held his hand. I sobbed into his cold and clammy chest for much too long. That probably only made it worse when they pulled me away.
I watched completely helpless as they lowered his body into the ground. I sat in silence as we drove home and as Ty helped me inside. I was a mess. Almost as if I were in a trance, I climed the stairs to our bedroom. Correction, my bedroom. It's only mine now. I climed into bed and drew the covers over my shaking body. And then I broke down.
How the hell am I supposed to go on without him? How am I supposed to act as though nothing happened? In a few weeks people will expect me to get on with my life but I can't. Not without him.
I ended up crying myself to sleep again. I bet I'd do that for the rest of my life. Or at least until I run out of tears to cry.
I woke up with tears still fresh on my cheeks and last nights nightmare still fresh in my mind. With a deep sigh I slowly allow my gaze to sweep over the room. It landed on a strange letter sitting on the bed stand.
Probably just another one from Ty or someone. I've had enough of those pity letters by now. I gently pull the letter to me and slowly rip open the top. I pull out the letter and begin to read.
Hey Seto, I bet you weren't expecting this. It's Brice. Anyhow, if you're reading this it means I'm dead and you're not. And since I know you, I bet you've been having a hard time. If I got a chance to talk to you before hand then these things will probably sound familiar. I love you Seto. I love you so freaking much. Whenever you're happy, I'm happy. Whenever you're angry, I'm angry with you. And whenever you're sad, I'm sad beyond belief. Sad that my little sorcerer is sad. And I can bet that right now you're sad. So I'm sad. Smile for me okay? I know you'll always be upset but you've got to make an effort. I love you way too much to stand for you to be sad. Just remember, I'll wait for you on the other side, okay? I love you. - Brice
I let out a long wail and clutch the letter to my chest. I'll make sure Brice doesn't have to wait long. I'll see him soon and then we can both be happy. It'll be okay.
