Chapter 13

AN: So... we find out why Fraya is hiding away from James. Hmm and I do apologies that I never updated yesterday lol I got caught up in my Fred Weasley obsession... haha I have many obsessions right now haha :) but any way lets see shall we ;) Thanks! R&R!

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Fraya opened her eyes and I couldn't read them this time. 'What's wrong? Please tell me...' My blue eyes were almost pleading her to tell me. She lifted her shaking pale hands onto mine.

"I-I got a letter from home... my dad's dead." she whispered and my heart dropped. I pulled her into me and rocked her in my arms.

"Shhh its okay Fraya... just cry... I'm here." I whispered and stroked her hair.

"I just cant believe he's gone... I hope mums okay..." she whispered into my shoulder burying her face deeper into my shoulder. I held her close, rocking, whispering and I kissed her hair. Her beautiful hair so soft.

"James, I loved my dad... so much. I just never got the time to say it, and I never got the time to spend any quality time with him because he didn't want me. My life is so messed up!" she cried.

'Of course he loved you Fraya! Everyone says they hate people but most of the time they cant realise what people mean to them.'

"Miss Rowlands I must get you to look after the new patients."

She looked at me and sighed. She placed a small kiss on my lips and said goodbye. As she walked, she wiped her tears away. 'I cant believe that happened... it couldn't have? Could it?' I lay back down and pondered on my thoughts. Why is this life so difficult? Why did there have to be a war? Why did I have to be apart of it? Why did she have to be apart of it? She shouldn't have come here. War is a dangerous thing... maybe it was because she was here that he passed away?

"James? Are you okay?" came Jamie's voice. I sighed heavily and the two of them walked in. I looked at my two friends with watery eyes.

"No... Fraya's dad died... shes torn up." I said and they looked at each other then at me.

"We didn't know that... When?" Charlie asked and I glared at him.

'What the hell? WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW THAT?' I sat up slowly, my breath quickening.

"Listen here... why would anyone want to answer that question?" I growled and they pulled chairs up beside my bed.

"James the wars changed you... you used to be like nice all the time to us! We used to be able to have a laugh with each other and now... well we find it difficult to even get anything out of you." Charlie said sadly and my heart dropped again.

'Is that true? Has the war changed me? To be honest I do not believe it was the war its self. I believe it was everything else that has happened...'

"I... I'm sorry..." I mumbled and Jamie and Charlie gave a small smile. "Don't be daft James. War changes everyone... sometimes it can be in a way for the better and sometimes it can be for the worst." Jamie said and I sighed.

"No okay its not alright. I feel horrible okay. I thought I had a lot. I had a brilliant horse, I found the most beautiful girl and I have two friends that are amazing. Then my head started spinning and stuff came into it... this war has ruined my life... in more ways than one... I've lost my horse and I'm losing my friends. The only thing I haven't lost is Fraya..." I said and they looked lost.

'Geez they are not very bright sometimes are they?'

AN: Ah okay Fraya has lost her dad and fears for her mother... shame. So um tune in next time alright :) And thanks to Spirited Mare and Elizabeth for reviewing. Please stop by and leave me some more haahaa. Thanks :) All Welcome