Title: Nothing Gold Can Stay
Author Name: TrueLoveFan
Rating: PG-13
Warnings for: None (for this chapter)
Notes:
- The title "Nothing Gold Can Stay" comes from the poem by Robert Frost.
- We are back with Alex again in the chapter.
- No Jalex interaction in this chapter, sorry.
- This chapter takes place two days after Chapter 4
Disclaimer:
All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of TrueLoveFan. TrueLoveFan is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
Alex sighed discontentedly. Yet another boring day of school. She wondered why she bothered to come at all. She hated school and lately no one was even paying attention to weather she was attending or not. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She hadn't been sleeping well as of late and she was struggling to stay concussions in her sea of boredom.
"Alex?" She turned around as to face her brother. Max was listless and that sadden Alex a great deal. "Harper gave me a letter that her cousin, Daniel, gave her that Justin gave to him for you." Max extended the crumpled white envelope to her. Anger at Harper flooded her. Why couldn't Harper give to Alex herself? It was childish of her to pass the burden off to Max.
Alex accepted the letter with shaky hands. She hadn't had any contact with Justin in a little over three weeks. She knew most of it was her fault, but still. She was a girl. She shouldn't have to make the first move toward reconciling their disagreement. Max left as soon as the letter was out of his hands. Alex slid the envelope open with her index finger. The letter was written on slightly yellow-ing paper. She could he had written in rush because the ink was heavy. He put a lot of pressure on the tip of the pen and he only did that when he was in a hurry.
Dear Alex,
I don't have a lot of time, so I'll get straight to it. I don't know if you've tried to call me or not. If you haven't, I'm sorry for what I said. You know I didn't mean it that way. No one could ever replace you. If you have, I apologize for not calling you back. My parents kind of…sort of…disposed of my old phone and forbid me to have contact with any of you. Which is why I'm writing this letter in such a hurry. My brother is a rat and would tattle on me if he knew I was attempting to contact you. So I hope this letter reaches you.
My new family is very different from you guys. I miss you all very much.
If you need to reach me, use wizard mail addressed to Justin Michael's room. Dad-Jerry-was supposed to teach you about wizard mail last week. If he hasn't, ask him about it. I'll keep my door locked always so there's no possible way for it to be intercepted.
Love,
Justin
Forbidden to contact them? What the hell? That had to be illegal or something. This was a free country after all. Alex stormed off to class after tucking the letter in her pocket. Everyone in the hall seemed to sense her don't-mess-with-me mood and jumped out of the way to avoid intercepting her.
A/N: Sorry, this chapter is so short. I have major Wizards writing block, but the good news is that this tiny chapter helps move the story to its next important spot. I'll start writing the next chapter when I recieve ten reviews for this chapter.