A Reason To Smile

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Krystal hears the news of her father and the situation she's now in.

Chapter 15 – This Can't Be Happening

Krystal's POV

I just sat there and cry. Dad is gone. He's dead and will never come back. On top of that, I have move to New York in two days. I wanted to tell the principal that I don't wanna leave but what's the point in arguing. They're gonna make me go against my will and there's nothing I could do. Why can't I be the one that's dead?

"I'm really sorry about this Krystal." Mr. Fulton said. "I will leave you alone now and inform your teachers of your excuse for today."

I left the room without a word to him. I was out of his office in somewhat of a daze until,

"Krystal."

I lifted my head to see myself face to face with Lucas. Of course Edward and Alice would know about this. I ran into his arms and hugged him for dear life and cried.

"Krystal, I'm so sorry." Lucas said as he hugged me.

"He's gone. He's gone." I cried over and over. I kept on crying in Lucas's arms when I heard the principal come out of his office.

"Mr. Stone." He said.

"I'm sorry sir but I couldn't help myself and worry about Krystal." Lucas said to him as I lifted my head off his chest and turned to the principal as I stopped crying though I was sniffling.

"It's alright. It nice to see you people care about Krystal. I'm sorry that she has to leave though." Mr. Fulton said. I let out fresh tears as Lucas hugged me tighter as if Mr. Fulton threw an insult at me.

"Sir, I know this sounds a bit crazy, but I was wondering if I talk to my parents, would you allow them to be her guardians." Lucas asked. I stopped crying and looked at Lucas, who is facing the principal, in surprise. Wait, what? Lucas can't be serious.

Mr. Fulton seems surprised as well as he thought about it. "Hmm, well I wouldn't accept this but since you and your family really care about Ms. Diamond," He took a moment to figure out what to say. "Then yes, I will allow it. You may talk to your parents about this as long as Krystal's guardian is okay with it." I was shocked of his answer.

"Thank you sir." Lucas said. The principal nodded and left us alone.

"Lucas, you didn't have to do that." I said. Not that I wanted to leave but he shouldn't have to go through all this trouble for me.

"Yes I do. My family loves you, Jacob and his tribe loves you, I love you. We all think of you as part of the family." Lucas said with his hands on my arms.

"But – "

"Krystal, I'm not gonna lose you. If you leave, I don't know what I would do without you." Lucas said.

Once again, I started to cried only this time they were happy tears. "Thank you." I cried over and over as I hugged him tighter. I don't know what I do without Lucas if I haven't met him. He's truly my angel.

"Do you want me to take you home?" Lucas asked. Of course he heard what Mr. Fulton said to me.

"Please." I said.

Lucas and I left the building and made our way to his car. The ride to my house was slow and quiet except for the sound of my sniffling. Lucas pulled over into the driveway and opened the door for me to get out. We came inside the house where the whole place was quiet.

I couldn't help but feel empty and lonely being here. I already miss seeing my dad come home from work seeing dinner that I made waiting for him, watching TV with him, making jokes at each other and loving one and other. All of these moments will never happen again since he's gone. It hurts so much for it to be real. Lucas rubbed my back sensing my discomfort causing me to relax. I'm just glad I have Lucas to be here by my side

"Do you want me to get you anything?" Lucas asked.

"I just need a shower." I said. I probably look like a total mess from all that crying. "You won't leave me will you?" Please say you don't. I thought.

"Wasn't planning to." Lucas kissed my forehead and smiled. I gave him a small smile and headed upstairs.

I made my way to the bathroom and closed the door. I took off my clothes and turned on the water. I stepped in once the shower was ready and let the water do the work. It may not have washed away the emotional pain I'm in but at least it made me feel better. I turned off the shower and dried myself. I put on some sweats and a light blue t-shirt with my hair tied in a ponytail. I just opened for only fraction when I heard voices.

"Guys, I can't let you all get involved for –"

"Don't even say it." Was that Carlisle? What's he doing here? "Krystal is a part of this family now. I know you don't want anything to happen to us for her sake but we care about her as much as you do. Don't think of us anything less."

"Yeah man it's only one vampire thinking he's one step ahead of us. So don't be so stubborn and let us help you." That's Jacob.

What's going on? Lucas doesn't want anyone involved in what? What doesn't he want happening to them for my sake? Why am I feeling scared when they mentioned a vampire? I slowly came down the stairs to see Lucas with his back to me looking at the door that just closed.

"Lucas?"

Lucas turned to see me coming down the stairs.

"Hey Krystal." He said.

"Um, did I hear you talking to someone?" I asked feeling bad for eavesdropping.

"Yeah that was Carlisle, Edward and Jacob." Lucas said. Edward was here too? Why doesn't this sound good?

"What did they want?" I asked.

Lucas took a deep breath and said, "We found out something about your father's death."

I looked at Lucas with my eyes widened. "What is it?" I asked fearfully.

"Carlisle discovered that your father," Lucas struggled to say the next thing. "Was killed by a vampire."

I can hear something shattering inside me. My dad was killed by a vampire? This can't be happening.

"Who? Why?" I asked.

"We don't know who." Lucas said. "Carlisle picked up their scent on your dad when they found him and it was unrecognizable to him. As for why, well there's more."

I gulped. "And that is,"

"Jacob and the pack found a vampire on their turf earlier and from what he and Edward told me, someone was here." Lucas said.

"What was a vampire doing in my house?" I asked.

Lucas slowly said, "We think that the person… is after you."

I froze at those words. Someone's after me? Why? What did I ever do to them?

"Krystal, listen to me," Lucas said. "You need to pack up everything you need. You're moving in to our house where you'll be safe. I'm gonna help you. Seth and his sister Leah are outside right now keeping guard. Bella, Alice and Jasper will be here at four. We'll be gone before that person even shows up."

I can't help myself feeling uneasy and it's not the fact that I'm the victim of someone's schemes. I'm trying my best to calm down but I can't, not even when Lucas kissed my forehead.

"Don't worry Krystal. I'm not gonna let anyone lay a finger on you." Lucas said holding my hands.

"But I'm not only scared of this person, I'm scared that he or she might kill you for protecting me." I cried. "I don't wanna lose you too." I already lost both of my parents. I couldn't stand losing Lucas and I couldn't stand the idea of his family risking their lives for me. They're like a second family to me. It'll be my fault that something happens to them because of me.

Lucas cupped my face and fully kissed me. "Did you forget the promise I made to you?" I shook my head remembering our conversation at the nurse's office. "I promised to make sure nothing will ever happen to you. I've already lost many people in my life and there's no way I'm losing you as well."

I can't believe Lucas is that determine to protect me. I was right about Lucas being my angel.

"Okay." I said and Lucas kissed my forehead again.

"Come on, let's get you packing." Lucas said. I looked at the clock and it was one o'clock. We have three hours to gather all of my belongings.

We began packing. I started off by pulling out some luggage and packed all of my clothes. During that, I noticed that one of my favorite blouses is missing. It was weird because I was sure that I left it hanging on my bed.

We grabbed a couple of boxes to put many things I wanted to keep such as my photos, music, my drawings and many others personal items. I even kept the photos from the fire place since they are dearest to me. Seth came by to check on us every half hour and so did Leah. I met her and she's beautiful in an exotic way. With only five minutes to four, we've finished packing everything I needed. The doorbell rang few minutes after and Jasper, Alice and Bella arrived.

"Ready to go?" Jasper asked. I nodded my head.

"Her luggage is upstairs." Lucas pointed.

"I'll help her." Alice said as she and I went upstairs.

"Don't worry," Alice said as we reached the top. "I checked my visions. Once we get everything in, we'll be gone before this person gets here."

"Didn't Lucas say that your visions are subjective?" I asked.

"Yeah but it's only if the date is set." Alice said. "Listen, don't be mad at me like Lucas was but I checked on your father earlier where he was during that time and I was positive that he was alright." I shook my head.

"It's okay, I don't blame you." I said firmly.

"Thanks Krystal," Alice smiled. "But I'm serious though, my vision have been messed up before but nothing this."

"Maybe you're losing your edge?" I suggested and Alice shrugged as we came into my room.

"There's my entire luggage." I pointed to them on the bed. "Let me double check my closet."

I went to my closet trying to see if my missing blouse was hiding around there but it wasn't there, nor were any of my other clothes that are now in my luggage.

Just then Alice screamed causing me to jump.

"What happened?" Lucas asked panicking when he came at the door as I turned to see Alice at my bed searching through my luggage.

"You and I have some serious shopping to do! No way are you going out in public with these!" Alice said to me holding out some flannel shirts.

"Um, okay." I said as Lucas let out a breath of relief. She scared the crap out of me. I thought she like, saw someone out the window or something.

We put all of my belongings into Alice's Porsche and Lucas's Honda. Lucas told Seth and Leah that as soon as we leave they can head back. Jasper joined Alice in her car while Bella joined me and Lucas in his. Lucas started the engine and I took one last look at the house before we go.

I can't believe I'm saying goodbye to the one place I had called home. We were soon on the road heading to my new home. I guess I am excited but it's hard to be with what's going on. We arrived at the main house ten minutes later in high speed. Alice, Bella and Jasper offer to carry my stuff to my new room. Esme and Nessie were in the living room waiting for us when Lucas and I walked in.

"Oh Krystal, I'm so sorry for what happened." Esme said as she gave me a hug. I couldn't help but let go of my tears that I've been holding as I hugged her so tightly.

We broke apart soon after and Esme turned to Nessie. "Nessie, would you show Krystal her room?"

"Sure grandma." Nessie smiled. "Come on Krystal, I know you'll gonna love your room."

Nessie led me upstairs leaving Lucas and Esme alone. We were on the top floor where Bella, Alice, Jasper emerged from what appears to be my room.

"You're gonna love it!" Alice squealed as Bella and Jasper gave me a smile. "We're gonna shop first thing tomorrow." She said as the three of them went downstairs.

Nessie led me inside to my room. My eyes widened at the sight of it. The room was just as big as Lucas's room. The only difference is the color on the texted wallpaper is hot pink. A bed has been set along with a desk. There's a bathroom next to my closet that is now filled with all of my clothes, okay most of them because of Alice, and there's a big beautiful view of the forest. It seems that Alice, Jasper and Bella already unpacked my stuff since my room has walls filled with photos of my family, my music, my drawings and many others around my place.

"Wow." I said quietly.

"Told you that you would like it." Nessie said.

"Thanks." I said.

"Listen," I looked at Nessie. "I'm sorry for what happened to your dad but you don't have to worry about being alone. Apart from Lucas, my family and I are here for you. We love you ever since we first met."

I gave Nessie a small smile. "Thanks Nessie."

"You're welcome." Nessie said then she started squealing. "This will be fun! It'll be like having a sister!"

"Hey!" I heard Alice and Rosalie say.

"Yeah, that would be fun." Was all I said to her.

"Well, I'll just leave you some privacy." Nessie said as she walked out of my room.

I walk up to the wall where the big family photos hung. I was now looking at the one photo of me and my dad together from our last Christmas together. Now I know how Lucas felt when he lost his entire family. Why can't I stop crying?

Friday morning came too soon for any of us. Today is my dad's funeral. I had eventually fallen asleep and slept through the night before the day. Lucas woke me up only when he knew that there was no other option. I dressed in silence wearing a simple black dress and met up with Lucas who is wearing a black suit. The Cullens were downstairs waiting for us with the cars out front. Lucas took my hand and guided me to his Honda in silence.

The funeral home was distance from the house but it was absolutely beautiful. I was right to have my dad buried here. That plus the fact I want him to be buried next to my mother. We were greeted at the door where we met Jacob and his pack and was led into the room where the viewing would take place. Alice made arrangements for both viewing and funeral today. A song was played when we arrived and approached the coffin.

I walked forward on shaking legs. I could not see dad over the wide coffin. Still, I walked. Walked until I could see his peaceful face lying in the bed of silk with his eyes closed. My legs gave out and I slid to the floor supported by Lucas's arms. He allowed me to sit on the floor, rocking me gently as I sobbed. How could someone do this to him from this world? How could someone have taken daddy from me? From us?

I watched as the rest of Lucas's family and Jacob's pack stepped up to the coffin. I watched their pain faces, watched as Carlisle tries his best to look away not wanting to show himself crying with Esme holding on to him. Jasper's face was pain with agony of everyone's emotion yet he stayed.

"Lucas," I whispered, gripping his hand in mine. I wanted to see him, as hard as it would be. I wanted to say goodbye. Knowing me inside and out, Lucas nodded. Lucas lifted me off the floor supporting me as he carried me over where dad rested.

I kissed my father's forehead and touched his hand. He was as cold as Lucas and yet I knew he would never move for me again. My body shook with the tremors of tears that were building up my body. I stared with wide eyes trying to fight them back. My lips trembled and finally, I released. The sobs broke from my lips in a cry of despair. Lucas pulled me into a full embrace so that I wouldn't fall down again. My tears were soaking through his suit. I could feel Lucas shaking against me, silently crying with his own sobs that he tried to hide. He was trying to stay strong for me. I moved my eyes to him and although he tried to hide it, the agony was there. Our eyes met as his sobs grew. Lucas pulled me closer, my face buried again in his chest and his hidden in my hair. We stood there sobbing into each other's embrace until it was time for the burial.

Dad's coffin was buried right next to my mom as everyone paid their respects to him. The only people left standing at his grave were me and Lucas. I kneeled down and place my hand on the head stone.

"Daddy," I whispered. "I love you. I'll miss you so much." I then turned to my mother's. "Mom, I hope you and dad are happy together resting in peace. I love you. I miss you."

I stood up and left leaving Lucas alone for him to say his words. As he gave out his words to my parents, I gave one last thought to my dad.

Sleep well daddy.

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