So here's my attempt at a new story! Please give a chance and review and let me know what you think. I believe it's a great story, but I don't want to take the time to write it if no one is going to read.
Casey stood there, the cold wind whistling all around her, as the last of the dirt was placed on the grave. Her family had gone to wait in the car, saying that they wanted to give her some time alone. But honestly, she could have been surrounded by thousands of people at that moment and never even known it. Numbness like she had never felt before completely washed over her.
It had been just another Friday night. Max had won another big game and they had gone out to celebrate in style. After leaving Ryan's party, she had told Max that she was about to be late for curfew and that they needed to hurry. That decision would haunt her for the rest of her life.
As they headed towards her home, they talked about the scouts that had been at the game. One in particular had told Max that if he chose to go to his university he would surely be the starting quarterback his first year. This had excited Max to no end.
Casey would never forget the look on Max's face as he had turned to look at her and said, "Casey, this is my dream, but I don't want to experience it without you. I love you and…" That was it. Those would be the last words out of his mouth. But what she would remember most were not the words, but the sounds that had followed, the initial bang and then the sound of metal grinding against medal. And in one moment, her life changed.
The next thing she remembered was waking up in a hospital room with the nurse and doctor standing by her side. As she tried to open her eyes, she began to comprehend what the doctor was saying, "She's a very lucky girl. A broken wrist and two black eyes and a gash on the forward are a far cry from what could have been. It looks like the young man with her took the brunt of the hit. Unfortunately, he was DOA when he came in. But, what is really amazing is that the baby survived. With the trauma she underwent and the fact that she's only six weeks along, I'd say it's a miracle." And for the second time in such a very short time, life had once again changed.
She was brought out of her thoughts by the touch of a hand on her shoulder. As she turned, she saw a very uncomfortable Derek looking for the right words to say. With a sigh, he finally urged, "Come on Case. The sun's starting to go down and the wind is really picking up. Everyone's in the car waiting and you need to get home and rest."
As she began walking, she turned back one last time to where he now lay. Gently, she placed her hand on her stomach. She had to be strong. Strong for the secret that she carried within her, because it was all that was left of their love.
Alright, let me know what you think!