The Legend Lives On

Chapter Twenty Seven

Chapter Twenty Seven

Shaelynn's point of view

I was at a loss of what was the right thing to do. After learning about my parents plans to send me away, I knew I no longer had a chance to make my mark here in Kensington Gardens.

I had two options; run away (and this time for real), or accept my fate and be sent away. I had one day to decide: Today.

I know what I wanted, but that wasn't in the cards for me anymore. I was never to return again to Neverland.

I came out to the kitchen fully dressed for school, acting like I hadn't heard them talking last night. They weren't very good at hiding their decision, for as soon as I entered the room, they became quiet.

"Shay, good morning." My father offered, but I was too sick to my stomach to answer him. They didn't deserve any answer.

Sitting down at the table, I began eating my cereal without a word. I waited for them to announce the news.

My mother sat beside me and rested her hand on my shoulder in pity. But she wasn't pitying me, she just wanted me to think so. "We have to speak with you, sweetheart."

I slammed my spoon down and rose from my seat. I faced the wall with my arms crossed. "Don't call me that." I spat.

I couldn't see their reaction. I only heard them whisper something to each other.

"What on earth is wrong with you?!" My mother sounded offended and I could hear her stand. "How dare you speak to me like that!"

I didn't want to argue right now, and I didn't want them to tell me my fate yet either. I just wanted to go to school and see Beth; for what may be the last time.

"I'm late for the bus. I'll be home later." Was all I responded with.

My mother huffed, and my father stood bewildered at what just happened.

"Let's hope you've got your senses back by then." Mother growled, and they watched me slip out the door.

For the last time, I swayed through the halls of the school. For the last time, I piled into the classroom with all of the other students. For the last time, the bell rang and school was let out. This was my last day here. And I could find a lot of positive things about that to distract me from the negatives. No mean girls, no ignorant teachers, and no bullying were three.

But no Beth.

"They wouldn't!" Her face was flushed with shock.

I felt bad that I had to leave her so soon after notifying her. It wasn't only me losing a friend; Beth was losing me.

"I overheard them talking about it, and...this is my last day here." I held the shoulder straps of my backpack and looked to my shoes. I didn't want to see Beth's disappointment.

"I'm so sorry." Her voice was small, faint. "What are you going to do?"

I looked up, and Beth studied my face with concern. "I don't know."

We exited the hallway and stood outside for a quieter space. It seemed we were both thinking about our futures; for one decision had changed them.

"For the first time since I met you," she bit her lip and finished, "I don't have an answer."

No guidance from my only friend. But I wasn't to complain, for at least I had been given the pleasure to have a friend.

"I love you like a sister, Shay." She grasped my shoulders. "Be brave, be strong, be free. I know you will make it to your happiness."