This Is Paradise

Southern Constellations & The Boy Who Could Fly

Alysha's P.O.V

It's been one month since I found out Alex fell into a coma. He still hasn't woken up. I've been visiting him every day, and having silly little conversations with him. I know he can hear me.

Vic would be leaving for The World Tour tonight, and I don't think I can handle being alone. We've been arguing a lot lately since I've been spending so much time at work and with Alex, and he has been at band rehearsals and doing small home town concerts. I hate arguing with Vic, but I don't know why he doesn't understand why I need to be here with Alex right now.

I sighed as I checked the time on my phone. No matter how mad I was at Vic, I wasn't just going to not say goodbye when he's about to leave me for months at a time. I kissed Alex's forehead, before grabbing my things and heading to my car. The cold air hit me as I stepped outside, as I placed my hands in the front pocket of my hoodie. I noticed a familiar car next to mine, and a familiar figure standing next to it. I picked up my pace and jogged over to Vic, basically jumping into his arms. I was going to miss these hugs.

Once we pulled away from our hug, he crashed his lips on to mine. "I'm going to miss you so much." I whispered, resting my forehead on his. "I'm going to miss you so much more." He replied. I kissed him once more, before wrapping my arms back around the back of his neck. "Look up darling." He said. I looked at the sky above, as millions of twinkling stars shined bright. "Do you like the stars I stole for you?" He asked, kissing my temple. "You're the brightest star I could have ever asked for." I replied, looking into his big brown eyes.

He smiled at me, and kissed me lightly. "I promise to call you everyday." He spoke. "I promise to answer." I said, laughing a little. He chuckled lightly, and took out a small box from the pocket of his jacket. "I got you something." He stated. He handed me the box, as I slowly opened it.

The necklace was beautiful. A small silver chain connected to a single star. On the back the words 'Do you like the stars I stole for you?' were engraved in small letters. I quickly put on the necklace and admired it. Vic pulled his phone out of his pocket and checked the time. "I need to start heading home." He announced, tears visible in his eyes. I couldn't tell him not to cry, because then I would be a hippicrite. A tear slid down my cheek, and Vic quickly wiped it away.

He pushed me back lightly so I was leaning against his car, as he passionately kissed me. It was a short kiss, but it made all the difference. "I love you." He mumbled, sadness evident in his voice. "I love you." I cried, my voice cracking. He kissed me a few more times before we went out separate ways.

I hopped into my car, and rested my head on my steering wheel. Tears were spilling down my cheeks. Usually in this situation I would have called Alex. But his almost lifeless body was laying peacefully in a hospital bed. If only he knew... I played with the necklace that Vic gave me, and bit the inside of my cheek. A horrible habit I soon needed to break. I took a deep breath, and pulled out of the hospital parking lot. I was nearly frozen from the cold weather outside, and the emptiness from Vic not being here. I decided I would treat myself to a movie night tonight. I needed to get my mind off of Alex and Vic. And the fact that I was completely alone.

In a few short minutes, I pulled into the apartment complex and parked my car in the space closest to my apartment. I took the keys out of the ignition, and made my way inside. I decided on watching some funny movies to distract myself. I had a whole line up of comedies ready.

The Wedding Singer
Water Boy
Grown Ups
Grown Ups 2
Let's Be Cops
Let Me Explain: Kevin Hart

And many more. I popped in the first movie, and got myself comfortable on my couch. Adam Sandler appeared on the screen, as he sang at the first wedding. Pretty soon I began to feel my eyelids get heavy. I gave into the dream lands and within seconds I was fast asleep.