Please Don't Leave Quite Yet
Chapter 2
Sirens illuminated Peyton's face as she stared at the scene before her feeling as if the numbness of what had happened was latching onto her and wouldn't let go. Why would Brooke do this? From what Peyton could tell she was a naturally happy person who had everything that life could ever offer her. But if that was true why the hell had she killed herself. And why hadn't Peyton noticed?
No. This couldn't be happening. This had to be some sort of mistake. Wasn't it?
"Peyton." Brooke's mother said as she turned to meet her.
Before Peyton could think about what she was doing, she threw her arms over Victoria, because hugging someone she overall hated was better than hugging no one at all. Her best friend was dead, and she didn't know how she would get over this.
"You shouldn't be here Peyton. You shouldn't see this."
"I'm not leaving her."
"She's already gone Peyton. There's nothing for you here anymore. You should go home."
"With all due respect Mrs. Davis, I'm not going anywhere."
"I would hate to have the authorities to escort you home Peyton. They need to do their job. Come back tomorrow and then we can discuss things. Until then please leave me to my grief. You may have lost your best friend, but I just lost my daughter and I'm not in the mood to deal with you right now."
Numbness consumed Peyton as she felt herself nod giving up at least for the moment. Whatever closure she needed would have to wait. She didn't want to cause a scene nor give Brooke's parents a reason to keep her away from the truth. She needed answers in any way she could get them, and they would not be easy to obtain if she harassed Brooke's mother any further.
"I guess you're right Mrs. Davis. This is a lot to take in and I do need some time away from this house for my thoughts. I just can't believe she's really gone. She seemed so happy…."
"They all do Peyton. Go ahead and go home. You need your rest."
Peyton nodded as she got into her car and drove off to await more news.