Mew: Well, let's go with that this originally came from 50 Moments to Remember, good luck looking for it, it's late, and Because of You by Kelly Clarkson doesn't belong to me. Enjoy.
Sibling Love
Alexis opened the slick, rain soaked gate, closing it with a gentle creak and latching it shut. An acoustic guitar bounced around on her back as she navigated her way through tombstones, many of which belonged to her relatives. But today, she was looking for one in particular.
One small tombstone carved from pure white marble stood apart from the rest. Alexis headed toward that one, kneeling in front of it once she reached her destination.
Alexis reached out a slim pale hand, delicate fingers tracing the words engraved on the tombstone.
Atticus Rhodes
December 30, 1987, December 1, 2011
A well-loved musician, brother, and son.
A tear slipped down her face, joining the rain streaking down her cheeks as Alexis produced a white rose from underneath the jacket she wore, laying the flower at the foot of the gravestone. Ignoring the rain, she stripped off her jacket and sat on it to avoid getting her jeans any wetter.
Alexis gently slipped the acoustic guitar over her shoulder, adjusting the strap on her back. Strumming a few chords, she hummed for a few moments before clearing her throat softly.
"This one's for you Atty," she said in a quiet tone.
The blonde began to strum on her guitar once more, humming the intro to a song, bobbing her head in time with the beat.
I will not make,
The same mistakes that you did,
Anyhow,
I will not let myself,
Cause my heart so much misery...
Taking a quick breath, Alexis let her hair fall across her face, hiding her grey eyes from view.
I will not break,
The way you did,
You fell so hard,
I've learned the hard way,
To never let it get that far...!
Because of you,
I never stray too far from the sidewalk,
Because of you,
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt,
Because of you,
I find it hard to trust,
Not only me but everyone around me,
Because of you,
I am afraid.
As she half whispered, half sung these words; Alexis raised her head slightly to give Atticus's tombstone a wavering smile before continuing on.
I lose my way,
And it's not too long,
Before you point it out,
I cannot cry,
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes,
I'm forced to fake,
A smile, a laugh,
Everyday of my life,
My heart can't possibly break,
When it wasn't even whole to start with!
Because of you,
I never stray too far from the sidewalk,
Because of you,
I learn to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt,
Because of you,
I find it hard to trust,
Not only me but everyone around me,
Because of you...
I am afraid.
The high school teen narrowed her eyes marginally before catching a quick breath and singing once more as flashbacks rushed before her eyes from past events.
I watched you die,
I heard you cry,
Every night in your sleep.
I was so young,
You should have known better than to lean on me,
You never thought,
Of anyone else,
You just saw your pain,
And now I cry in the middle of the night,
For the same, damn, thing!
Because of you,
I never stray too far from the sidewalk,
Because of you,
I learn to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt...
Because of you!
I try my hardest,
Just to forget everything,
Because of you,
I don't know how,
To let anyone else in,
Because of you,
I'm ashamed of my life,
Because it's empty.
Because of you,
I am afraid,
Because of you.
Alexis hummed, more and more tears slipping down her face, joining the rain soaking her hair and lashes, making wet streaks down her pale cheeks.
Because of you.
Taking a shaky breath to steady herself, Alexis rotated the guitar onto her back again before standing up and tying her now soaked jacket onto her waist.
"Atticus," she said in a solemn tone, grey eyes fixated onto her brother's rain streaked gravestone. "I just wanted you to know that you were the greatest big brother any sister could ever have. I knew you were always trying to strive for the best for me... thank you brother. You were always to patient with me, even when I had given up on whatever I was doing at the time... you taught me to always strive for the best and persevere. And I just wanted to say... I love you Atty, and thank you for all that you've done for me. I've got a meeting with Jaden right about now, so I have to run, okay? Love ya, Atticus. I'll see you again one day, I'm sure."
Smiling, Alexis turned and walked with confident strides to the creaky gate, but looked over her shoulder as she laid a hand on the gate. A breeze ruffled her damp hair, and the rain began to lessen as the sun peeked out from behind the storm grey clouds.
Stay safe sis...
Alexis paused as she heard the voice of her brother wreath itself around her head, whispering in her ear before darting away again. The blonde could've sworn that she saw her elder brother stand beside his eternal resting place, shimmering like an apparition before smiling peacefully at her and disappearing just as quickly as he'd came.
The sun fully emerged from the clouds as they dissipated, matching Alexis' uplifted mood. She was sure she would see Atticus again... and if she knew her brother, if he had any say in the matter, he would welcome her with open arms once she was ready to join in the world of eternity and beyond.
Mew: Can I get a review for attempting to try?