ELI'S P.O.V.
I sat down, pressing my back to the grave. Luckily, Julia's family had chosen a remote location for her grave, covered by trees, with only a few surrounding grave sites.
I patted the earth underneath me, and sighed.
"Today's the day." I whispered to myself, turning to face the headstone.
Julia Elizabeth Wakers
June 27th, 1993 - May 18th, 2009
Beloved Daughter, Beloved Sister, Beloved Friend
Forever In Our Hearts
"Hey, Jules." I whispered, fighting the sudden flair of embarrassment. I had to do this. I thought, reminding myself of why I came.
"I just… wanted to know, get some closure. You know? So, yeah- here it goes…"
"Today, a year ago- I killed you. Or, you know, you got hit by that car. Not a day goes by that I wish that I could change that, you know? But I can't. And- and I think I'm slowly but surely accepting that. I'm a fucked up kid, you know? I was before, and even more so afterwards. But, the real reason I'm here, is- I've got something to tell you. I've got something to tell you, and then, I can't come see you anymore. This is my last time. The thing is, that I've got a new girlfriend. Her name's Clare. And… well- she's pretty awesome. Clare reminds me a lot of you. She's got the same color eyes, the same smile. She's really… well, awesome. And as lame as this sounds, I had to tell you. I just had too, cause… well, like I said- I just needed some closure. I do love you, though. Don't doubt it for a second. I just think… well- I just think maybe I need something in my life. I may not deserve it, but I've got it. And as stupid as you probably think I am, hell, I'm going to use it. I'm going to date Clare, goddamnit, and you're not going to stop me!"
I kind of howled the last part, or maybe snarled is the better word. I quickly recovered, not wanting to cry like a little girl all over again. I had already done that, I was through with that. I patted the headstone, whispered a quick goodbye, and left.