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A/N: This chapter contains violence. Just so you're warned. And I want to mention that this is the last chapter of the story and I know it's a really shitty way to end it but whatever. Just think of it as a good movie turned bad by the ending. : )
*****Chapter 9- Confessions*****
Warm tears of pain and regret flowed from Tai's eyes as he sat next to Kari's hospital bed. His head was down and he was holding her left hand in his. Kari was presently asleep and therefore could hear nothing Tai was telling her. The sheets below his face were tear-stained. We all watched in horror as the girl's breaths became shorter and shorter.
"I'm so sorry, Kari..." Tai cried, "Please don't leave me... it's too soon..."
Kari's body remained lifeless.
Our party was soon joined by another: Tk.
"Is she okay?" Tk wondered, trying to rush into the room. He'd just heard of Kari's news and got to the hospital as fast as he could. He tried to go in the room but Matt stopped him.
"Let them be alone," Matt whispered.
"Please, Kari. Please don't leave me. I don't know what I'll do without you here by my side, always giving me advice about how to fix my fucked up life. You still have your whole life ahead of you. You and Tk are going to get married, just like you always talked about. You'll live in a big house in the country with your two kids and be the famous lawyer you always wanted to be. Fight it, Kari! Fight the sickness! I know you can do it..." Tai whispered to her, quietly and calmly.
I walked away at that point. I couldn't hear Tai pour his heart out anymore because it was tearing me up inside. What did Kari do to deserve this kind of fate? These feelings had come to me before, when my dad died. I didn't like the feeling at all. Little did I know Matt was following me as I left.
I stood in the darkness and looked at the shimmering stars in the sky. I wrapped my arms around myself and tried to keep warm but it just wasn't working. I could see my breath clearly due to my heavy breathing. Thinking wasn't an option at that moment. Everything was so confusing. Kari being sick topped all of my problems. I then felt a head rest on my shoulder and a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist. I already knew who it was, so it didn't startle me.
"It's so hard to see them like that. Tai and Kari are like family to me and they're both slowly slipping away..." I said just loud enough for Matt to hear me.
"I know... it's hard..." Matt whispered back.
"It hurts watching Tai so sad..."
"Yeah..."
"I don't know what to do or say anymore..."
I turned myself around and let Matt wrap me in his embrace. I buried my face in his chest and we stood there holding each other, neither of us wanting to let go. 'Why did I ever break up with you?' I thought only to hear my name being screamed in the background. I looked up and saw my mother and Mike running towards me. 'Oh yeah... that's why...'
"Sora!" My mother cried as the two got closer to Matt and I.
'No! Not again!' I thought as I quickly hid behind Matt. He knew what was going on inside my head and protected me the best he could. Mike kept his distance as my mother latched onto my arm.
"Sora! I thought I lost you forever! Why did you run away!?" My mom freaked. I didn't answer her, just kept my eyes on Mike whom had a 'Don't say anything' look, "Sora! Answer me!"
I remained silent as Mike moved closer toward me. I got free of my mom's grasp and began to move myself in a backward direction. Matt continued to stay in front of me; protecting me.
"I think we should all go home and talk this whole thing over. We'll decide her punishment from there," Mike suggested, obviously not wanting to make a big scene.
"No..." I responded. 'Wow, did that actually just come out of my mouth?' I wondered.
"Excuse me?" Mike retorted.
"No! I'm not going home with you!" I yelled loud enough for the people down the block to hear me.
"What's wrong with you, Sora!?" My mom wondered, questioning my sudden snappy attitude.
"Come on, mom! Like you don't know!" I snapped.
"Don't speak to your mother like that!" Mike rose his voice.
"Mike, please," my mom said trying to calm him down.
"No! No one speaks to you that way, no one!"
"You're not my father! You can't tell me what I can and cannot do!" I shouted.
Big mistake.
Mike could no longer hide his anger from anyone. He dashed forward and tried to hit me but Matt blocked the way and got himself a black eye. Matt hit the ground with a thud as my mother screamed.
"Mike, what the hell are you doing!?" My mom screamed.
"No one speaks to me like she just did!" Mike yelled taking his belt off and holding it like a whip.
"Matt, are you okay!?" I cried falling to the ground next to him.
"Wasn't expecting that one..." Matt said holding his head.
"I am so sorry!"
"It's not your fault."
"Out of my way, boy!" We both heard Mike say.
"Mike! No!" Was the last thing I head before I felt an object wrap around my neck and pull me up off the ground. I couldn't breathe. I then felt a sharp object placed on my neck.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing!?" Matt shouted, jumping off the ground and grabbing onto Mike's arm. Mike pushed him off and he was soon on the ground again.
"No one moves or I'll cut her fucking head off!" Mike shouted. I started to cry, "Shut up you stupid bitch!"
"SOMEONE HELP US! MY HUSBAND HAS GONE PSYCHO AND IS TRYING TO KILL MY DAUGHTER!" My mom shouted.
"Can't... b-breathe..." I said with little air to speak. I soon began seeing the objects around me turn black. A gun shot then filled the air and I found myself on the ground, unconscious.
"Sora!" Marr and my mom said in unison as they rushed to my side. I was out like a light and remember nothing.
"Are you all right?" One of the cops asked my mother as he approached us.
"She's unconscious! Help her!" Matt screamed.
Tai, Mimi, and Tk came rushing out of the hospital when they heard the commotion. I heard screams, and that was the end.
I don't exactly recall what happened next. I found myself in a peaceful place surrounded by a bright, blinding white light. I looked down at my wrists. No cuts? No scars? What was going on?
"Sora..." I heard a voice say.
I looked around and saw no one.
"Sora..." The voice said again.
"Who are you? What do you want?" I asked, still searching for the person of whom the voice belonged to.
"You're not ready..."
"What are you talking about? Who are you? Show yourself!"
"Go back..."
"Go back to what?"
"It's not your time. Wake up, Sora."
An overwhelming sensation filled my body and it felt as though I'd been struck by lightning.
Black.
Matt sat in a small hospital room with his head lying on a desk. He was fast asleep and Malcolm soon entered the room.
"You can go home now, son," Malcolm said, awakening Matt.
Matt sleepily answered, "No, I'm fine."
"You've been here for two days. Don't you think it's time you left?"
"I'm not leaving her."
Malcolm sighed in defeat, "Okay. Do you want me to get you something to eat while I'm out?"
"That would be great, thanks."
Malcolm smiled and quietly exited the room. Matt looked over at the bed in the corner of the room.
The black I saw soon turned into light. My eyes fluttered open and I looked at my surroundings. There was a TV up on the wall and medical charts everywhere. I looked over and saw Matt sitting in a chair.
"Matt..." I muttered.
"Sora!" He replied, quickly rushing to my side.
"Where am I?"
"You're in the hospital. You fell unconscious two days ago. I've been here ever since. Your mom is at work and will be here later."
"W-what happened to-"
"Mike's in jail."
"Then he's not-"
"No. The shot only paralyzed him."
"Oh... and what about-"
"Kari is doing just fine. The doctor's are keeping her for another couple of days but they say she's going to make it.
What the hell? Could he read my mind now or something?
"Don't worry though. Mike's not getting out for a LONG time."
"Matt..."
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what?"
My confessions.
"I'm sorry for breaking your heart so long ago. In all seriousness, I broke my own when I let you go. I never felt such strong feelings for anyone as I had for you. I hope you understand why I did what I did."
"I do understand Sora. But believe me, he will never hurt you again."
"And I'll never hurt you again."
Silence fell upon us.
"Matt?" I suddenly spoke.
"Hmm?"
"I love you."
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YES! I'M FINALLY DONE! Wow, okay yes I know. That was a bad way to end a story but I need to get some of my other one's done too. I hope you liked this story and I want to give a special thanks to all of those who reviewed my story.
