Leila

Those Dark Chocolate orbs that glimmer perfectly under the moon. Her long, soft jet-black hair that bounces as she ran. Her smooth skin that is holding my hand. That beautiful smile that lights the night. She was just very simple and I could say she's the innocent-type. She's fun to hang out with.

The first time I saw her? I always thought it was love at first sight. You can actually see no flaws in her. Not flaws on the skin but in her personality. She is very modest. To me, she's perfect.

"Greyson let's go to the meadows" She modestly said.

I wasn't sure where this 'meadows' is found. But it seemed really beautiful because of Leila's expression on her face. So, I agreed. She grabbed my hand and pulled me until we came across a garden. I'm not really sure if the owner isn't gonna like this.

"Are you sure we could go there?" I asked, a little worried

"Yeah, can't you see the sign over there?" She said, pin pointing an old wooden sign underneath a tree. "It said that this is a public garden. Everyone can pick flowers whenever they want. Or maybe even step on it but I guess it's prohibited" She said

So I followed her until we finally came to a place filled with different kinds of flowers. It was great. Leila spread her arms out wide and felt the cold breeze. She turned to face me

"Isn't this place great?" She smiled

"Yeah it is. How come I haven't knew of this place? Why does Ryan haven't heard of this place? Even all the others?" I was wondering about this. Maybe it's a secret place or stuff. By the way, Ryan is just a friend of ours. My family and I actually moved to Arkansas and met new friends.

"There are some people who can't see this exact meadows. You see, all the women in our ancestral line until now, well, bring a guy someone close to them. They said that IF the meadows are visible to them, then that means... Well, uh, yeah they're gonna have a good relationship" She chuckled and smiled.

What was she really gonna tell me? It looked like she was lying. I'll just have to figure it out myself.

"Greyson, we have to go. The sun is already shining" Leila said

So, Leila and I went home. When I arrived or should I say, sneaked inside and went to my room, I took a short nap.

*Fast Forward [Greyson's at a cafe with Ryan, his friend]*

"Wait, You were with Leila? As in just her? Her and only her?" Ryan said with that 'unbelievable' face.

"There's nothing wrong with it" I seriously replied

"Dude, even if you think you're in love with her, there's no chance for you" He said "Look, there are a lot of guys who like her. Even the popular kids in school. They're rich, popular, perfect and..yeah" He added

He is true but I know I'm doing it right. After the talk with Ryan, I went straight to Leila's house but she wasn't there. The meadows suddenly popped out of my head. I decided to go there. I arrived at the meadows and I saw her, sitting all alone around flowers.

"Leila?" I called her to get her attention. She turned to me with red, teary eyes. "What's wrong? What happened?" I asked

"It's nothing. I guess a dirt just entered my eyes" She answered.

"Are you sure?" I asked

"Yes, I'm pretty sure. I have to head back home" She said then she walked past by me. I grasped her arm. She turned to look at me

"Um, will you go to the park tomorrow at 7?" I asked. I've decided that I should confess. I think it's probably for the best.

She smiled at me. "Of course. For you" She pulled her arm and went away.

I also went home too. When I got there, I saw Leila's mom, talking with mom and dad.

"Oh, Greyson" Leila's mom said

"Hi Ms. Simmons" I said. Actually, Leila's parents are separated and her older brother is studying out-of-town. College.

"I'll just make us some glasses of juice. Excuse me" Mom said

"And I'm going to go fetch Tanner at the Bus station" Dad said.

Both of my parents left and I was left alone with Leila's mom at the living room. I sat on the couch.

"So Greyson, are you and my daughter doing good?" She asked

"Um, yeah, we're good friends" I answered

She chuckled and smiled.

"Um, about this meadows that Leila told me. What was that all about?" I asked as I scrunch my eyebrows

"Oh, the meadows. It's actually a family secret" Ms. Simmons answered

"Don't worry, I'm the only friend she told" I said

"Oh okay. Well, Leila brought some of her guy friends to the meadows and none of them seen it. In our family, once a female member brought a guy to the meadows and the meadows isn't visible to the guy's eyes, it meant that he's not your future partner. Like True love and stuff. If it's visible to his eyes, it means that he's the one for her" She answered.

My eyes grew wide in surprise. Wait, did she brought me there on purpose? Butterflies quickly flew around my stomach. That feeling. I feel like I'm falling more for her. I'm going to tell her my feelings tomorrow anyway. Good luck to me.

*Fast Forward [Greyson's at the park waiting for Leila]*

I'm getting excited. I really wanted her to be mine. I looked at my watch and it's just 7. Exactly 7. Don't worry, in any minute, she'll be here.

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Why is she taking so long? It's already 7:45. Guess she's doing some errands

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It's already 8:00. I'm getting impatient. She said she's going to go here. Maybe there were a lot of errands

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It's 8:30 and she's not here yet.

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9:00 already? Why is she still not here?

All of a sudden, my phone rang. Ms. Simmons is calling. I answered it.

"Hello? Greyson?" Ms. Simmons' husky, panicking voice had gotten me nervous

"Ms. Simmons?" I said

"Greyson, you have to go to the hospital now. Leila got bumped by a car" She said, almost crying.

I got shocked. I ended the conversation and went straight to the hospital as fast as I could. When I got to the hospital, I saw Leila, with her eyes closed. But I can still hear the beating sound of the pulse rate monitor. I sighed in relief, knowing that she's okay.

"Ms. Simmons" I said

"Greyson, thank goodness you're here. Leila is in a coma. Please be with her for now? She needs you" She said

I nodded in agreement. It's for the best and for Leila.

"I have to go outside to get some air" Ms. Simmons said. She left the room.

I knelt just beside Leila's bed. I held her hand. "Leila, if you are okay, please listen to me. I love you. I didn't had the urge to tell you because of everyone. They were against us. Please, wake up" I begged

Out of the blue, I felt a tight grip on my hand. "Leila?" She's awake. Her gorgeous dark brown eyes opened.

"You're awake! I have to tell your mom" I said in such a panicking way. She grasped my hand. "Don't. Please. I have to tell you something" She weakly said

I scooted closer to her just to listen what she has to say

"I heard what you said earlier. I'm not fine. Greyson, will you please treasure all those memories we had to your heart? I was about to go to the park because I'm so excited to see you again but then, I got hardly bumped by an overspeeding and uncontrollable car. I love you too Greyson" She weakly smiled. She looked at the ceiling "And now I have to go. Bye Greyson" She closed her eyes

"Leila what are you talking about?" I tried to ask her but she didn't answered

"Leila" I said

'Beeeeeeeep' It meant that she stopped breathing.

"Leila don't! Open your eyes!" Tears bursted out of my eyes.

"Greyson?!" Ms. Simmons opened the door.

We had a trouble with Leila. She didn't opened her eyes. My heart tore into two when she died. It was the worst feeling I had in my whole life.

Ms. Simmons set up a funeral for Leila. We had devastating moments. There were a lot of people who loved Leila. It was sad to say she went to heaven already.

Now, I'm sitting at the meadows where we usually spent our time. I imagined some moments we had.

"Greyson?" I turned around and saw Ms. Simmons "You're my daughter's..." She was speechless from the looks of it

I stood up. "Yep, I am" I answered. All of a sudden, she hugged me.

"Thank you for being there with my daughter" She said

I didn't replied due to the fact that I am really devastated with Leila's death. She pulled away then, she left. I went to Leila's grave. I looked at it. Tears escaped my eyes once more and it started to rain. I was getting wet and cold until... It stopped. But it still looked it's raining. I looked behind me and a girl who looked exactly like Leila.

"You were wet and cold" She said

I stood up

"Thanks for covering me with an umbrella- -" She cut me off

"Sophie. Call me Sophie" She said

We shook hands.

It looked like Leila helped me from moving on. Sophie became a great friend to me. But still, I won't forget those good and bad memories with Leila. Leila is the best person I had met.