It's been awhile since I've written on here. o_o sorry. You may hurt me in anyway you feel necessary. *winces* I honestly was going to try to post on Tuesday, but the stupid Wi-fi wasn't working. Please forgive me… O:-) I have had a SUPER busy summer, but I should do better since school is starting and my life should fall into a more normal routine…hopefully. Well, this is already a really long author's note! Many thanks to Princess Wolf for reminding me to come back. *hugs* So here you go!! Please review!
Chapter Six
It was snowing. It seemed perfect. Belle always loved the snow. Jason stood in the cold in his suit with his coat clutched tightly against him. Ruth was clutching to his arm on one side and Shane on her other. She was much better, but still weak. She had been determined to get out of the hospital in time. Once she knew, that was.
The coffin was black and shiny. Jason was glad it was closed as they got ready to lower it into the ground. He was glad it was almost over. The hardest part had been seeing her peaceful body. Everyone was silent as the snow absorbed the sound. Ruth was crying silently. Her mother next to Shane with Belle's parents. Jason wondered if Ruth was thinking about how close this could have been her own funeral.
Jason hadn't cried the entire funeral, but he would later.
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It had been the worst Christmas ever. He felt dead inside. Jason was packing to leave for tour. He was glad to get away. He stuffed his suitcase, roughly. He closed it and was about to leave the room when he caught glimpse of the red jacket on his chair. He had kept the jacket. He debated whether to take it or not. He stuffed it into his suitcase.
"Let's go, boys." His dad called. Jason went downstairs and got into the SUV. He didn't say a thing. His family climbed in with him. He didn't even notice the car was moving until they got there. He silently climbed on board the bus and sat in one of the seats. He felt like he was watching not living.
Ruth was on the bus and watched him. She noticed he was holding something red. Shane plopped down next to her.
"I'm glad you are coming to our concert." He said. Ruth smiled, but still watched Jason.
"Thanks for giving me a ride." She said. "What's he holding?"
Shane looked over at Jason. He sighed. "A red jacket. It was Belle's. It's like his security blanket. He takes it everywhere. If he loses it, he goes into a panic."
"He loved her, huh?" Ruth said, plainly. Shane watched Jason too.
"I think he did." Shane said.
"She loved him too." Ruth said. Something dawned on Ruth. She leaned towards Shane and whispered into his ear. Shane's eyes got big and he stared at Ruth.
"What?!" he asked. Jason turned to look at them and Shane took Ruth's hand and led her to the back lounge, closing the door behind them. Jason went back to looking out the window. He curled up and used the jacket as a pillow and fell asleep.
Sorry it is soo short, but at least I added and I promise to try to update more regularly!! 3 u all lots!!!