I wrote this just the other night. It's a poem based on the chapter titles of the story, so I thought I'd add it in as a bonus chapter. I'm no poet, but you're still open to give constructive criticism.
Last Thing on Earth:
Getting away and wondering why:
Head against the wall
Mind somewhere else
The mistake:
Happened so fast
Hurt so much
Dawning:
Sun streams through the window
Clouds settle on reality
Lies:
Never hoped he'd be the one
Always knew he would
More lies:
She told him the truth
He thought he could hide it
His side:
Friends know who we are
When we lose ourselves
The explanation:
Door left open
Life closes in around him
Her side:
Said it meant nothing
They all say that
Last thing on earth:
World spins for a second
Love is full of second chances
They're all coming:
Wanted to do it on his own
Knew he'd never be alone
Fathers, uncles and "I love you's":
Different way of looking at things
Still the same person
He's family:
So slow to say it
So quick to find her
Not this time:
Only lesson to learn in life
Is that life is full of lessons
Joy and sorrow:
Colors fade into gloom
But all this melts away at the sound of
His name
