Ch. 4
The music changed suddenly, shifting from upbeat to a much slower song. Haley gave Lucas a small smile she hoped that didn't reveal how nervous she was. Lucas held out his arms and Haley glided closer to him, placing her arms on his shoulders as he placed his around her waist. Placing her head on his chest, she listened to the words of the song.
Every now and then
We find a
special friend
Who never lets us down
Who
understands it all
Reaches out each time you
fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I
know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever
go away
Your heart will stay
Closing her eyes, she pictured the past 13 years she spent with Lucas. She smiled to herself as she remembered the first time they met. It was the first day of kindergarten and Haley saw Lucas on the playground before class started. Running up to Lucas, she told him that she decided right then and there that she was going to marry him. Lucas responded by running away, screaming like a girl. Later that day, during recess, a boy chased Haley, trying to kiss her. Noticing this, Lucas pushed the boy down, claiming that no one could chase his future wife except him. Even now, Lucas wouldn't stop teasing her about their first encounter.
I'll make a wish for you
And
hope it will come true
That life would just be
kind
To such a gentle mind
If
you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember
me this way
Remember me this way
Or the time when she had the hugest crush on her teacher. She could clearly picture Lucas' ten-year old face being disgusted about the idea that she even liked a man who was twenty years older than them. Even at that tender age, Haley could tell that her best friend was slightly jealous.
I don't need eyes to see
The
love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And
I know that you'll be there
Forever more apart of
time, you're everywhere
I'll always cares
Lucas glanced down at the young woman in his arm. The person he knew better than anyone else and knew him better than he knew himself. It seemed like only yesterday when they first started their tradition of having water balloon fights and miniature golfing on top of roof of Karen's café. He enjoyed those moments as much as the numerous times he creamed Haley in basketball. It was entertaining as well as adorable watching Haley lecture him on fairness while wagging her fingers at him.
I'll make a wish for you
And
hope it will come true
That life would just be
kind
To such a gentle mind
If
you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember
me this way
Remember me this way
He couldn't believe that in a few short months, they would be heading off to different colleges, thousands of miles apart. They haven't spent more than one week apart and now they'll only be able to spend holidays and summers together. How would he get through the semester without her quirky, quick-witted banter? No one was as great as Haley with comeback lines. Who would appreciate his mac & cheese making skills? Just thinking about how lonely he would be without Haley caused him to entertain the idea of kidnapping her.
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll
be standing by your side and all you do
And I
won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You
just believe
Haley looked up to see Lucas staring at her. They shared a smile as they continued dancing, not wanting the song to end.
I'll make a wish for you
And
hope it will come true
That life would just be
kind
To such a gentle mind
If
you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember
me this way
Remember me this way
Artist:
Jordan Hill Lyrics
Song: Remember Me This Way Lyrics
