Chapter 16: All Things Come to an End
Most girls would probably cry their head off after saying goodbye to someone they really cared about especially if it was a boy. I instead wrote a melody that was acoustic guitar and piano heavy. Sure it was killing me to say those words to Jacob but I couldn't throw the books into chaos.
School was a blur as finals finished up. I slapped palms with Sonny as we completed our final day in English together.
"We need to hang out this summer," sighed Sonny as she braided her wavy hair, "I'm gonna hate being stuck here all by myself here in this boring wasteland." I agreed. June had mentioned that she wanted to visit California this summer. She even said that I could see Cass again. Bobby had booked our tickets for the week of June 4, meaning that I'd be leaving right after school the next day.
Mike stared over at us and stood up from the desk he was sitting on top of. Sonny threw him a glare and he quickly took a seat. "So when are you leaving?" she asked me as she slowly turned to face me.
"Tomorrow," I replied as I leaned back in my seat, "Do you want me to bring you a souvenir? Sonny shook her head no and stretched her arms outward. The bell finally rang, ending another long year of busy work. Thank goodness.
June continued to dart back and forth from room to room as she packed her belongings for our trip the next day. I came in through the front door and dodged her as I made my way up the stairs to my room. As soon as I opened the door, I saw a white envelope sitting on my bed with my name written on it. My backpack fell with a thud next to my desk and I picked up the envelope reluctantly.
A cold pawprint pendant slithered out of the envelope and a note began to fall toward my bed. I caught the fluttering piece of paper and read it.
Lara,
I'm hoping that you like this. Even though it didn't work out between us, I still want to remain friends. Good luck trying to sort out the difficulties in your life. I'll be here if you need me.
Jacob
I smiled as I put down the letter and unclasped the pendant. As soon as I put it on, the cold metal became warm. Maybe I imagined it, but I swear I could hear a wolf's lonely howl in the distance. I closed my hand around the pendant and sighed.
Don't worry Jacob. You won't be alone for long...