Chapt 1: Drift away.

Aria slammed the door behind her. Her face was red, her eyes swollen and her muscles ached. She had been running continuously for two hours, crying.

"It was all a joke," she muttered as she struggled to catch her breath. Her lungs pained and her heart ached. Her wounds had not completely healed yet.

It had only been a week since she was discharged from the hospital.

"I can't believe he said that!" she threw a pillow aimlessly into the empty space.

"How can someone be so selfish!"

Thump! Another pillow landed on the floor.

Aria struggled with her breathing and fell down. She held her chest and curled up in a ball. Under her bed she spotted a box. Feebly, she reached out to it and sat up. It was filled with some old photographs. Painfull, agonizing photographs. She picked one up and ripped it to pieces. But with every rip, her broke into more pieces and more tears streamed down her face.

"Why?" She whispered.

"Honey, are you home?" came a voice. Mrs.Homes was back from work. Since Aria's accident she had been staying at home more than she ever did.

Aria managed to reply without quivering. "Yes mom. I'm up in my room."

"We'll, Abigail's here to see you, sweety."

Before Aria could say something, she heard footsteps. After a while the door opened and a pale dark haired girl stood there.

"Hey," said Abigail softly.

"Hey," Aria replied.

She came and sat down beside Aria. Aria put her head in her shoulder and they stared at the room silently. In less then a month their lives their worlds had turned completely upside down.

"How's you mother?" asked Aria breaking the silence.

"She's better," Abigail sighed. "Aunt Lucy took her to Malaysia yesterday, they'll be back after a week."

"I'm sorry about what happened."

"Don't be," Abigail sighed again. Nowadays all that could do was sigh. "I'm glad mom and dad are separated now. Life will be peaceful."

Aria could see a smile creeping up on Abigail's face. She imagined her life without her father. It made her shiver. Mr.Homes was nothing like Abby's dad. He was kind, caring and loved his family endlessly. Aria was proud to have him for a father.

"What about you?" Asked Abigail

"Huh?" Aria was still dreaming.

"About Eric," She pointed at the photographs lying on the floor.

"I... don't know," she replied closing her eyes. Another tear fell down her cheek's "I just don't know what to do."

Abigail hugged her. "I'm here."

"Thank you." she said holding back her tears.

"Why don't you come back to college?"

"I can't."

"Take your time."

"I... just can't seem to get rid of this feeling," Aria turned away. "It's eating me up."

"What feeling?"

"Guilt."

"Oh Aria," Abagail looked at her sympathetically. "You know it was not your fault. He..." She sighed. "Nobody could've stopped him, anyway."

"There's a part of me that believes I could have stopped him, If... If only I had tried more." Aria sighed.

She stood up and went towards the balcony. It was raining outside. She opened the glass door and stepped out into the rain. Her heart ached. Her eyes burned. She felt empty yet heavy at the same time. A cool, breeze blew past her and ruffled through her hairs. Aria closed her eyes and felt its gentleness on her face. The rain seemed to know exactly how she felt. It could feel her pain. A pain that would stay with her, her whole life.

A full moon was shining in the sky.

There were no clouds over it.

Just like that night.

It looked beautiful. All of a sudden the wind, moon and rain joined forces and comforted her. They made her forget all her worries. Aria felt light, lighter than a feather. She closed her eyes and took in the aroma.

It had been a night like this. Aria dreamed. When I saw him for the first time.

Aria's thoughts drifted away to 5th of September; the first day of college.

Author's Note

How's the story???
Any mistakes??

Reviews

[Mai L Nissen]

This is a much more pleasant read than the other story. There is a more natural progression of the story and characters that is not forced! I think you did well so far :) though there are a few typos... I'll send those to you via mail...

Keep at it :)

[Valentine]

Your word usage is very good, I did notice a few typos but other wise you are doing very well. Valentine

[Nene]

Aww thank you valentine!!!!!!!!!

[ANTO]

Theres a small typo in the penultimate paragraph - "..coul .." = could
another two the final paragraph - "..eys.." = eyes and '..thoug.." = thoughts

I am not that big into stories and I never read teen fiction (thats the genre, right?), which is what it 'feels' like but I definitely didnt stop. It read perfectly well and seemed to be a decent flow. But as I say, there are better eyes than mine for this Nene. :))

[Nene]

To be honest I don't know that genre..... I was laying down one day and started writing :p even I dont know what will happen next.... but I've thought about its end..... just have to take it theren. lolzzz
Thanks for reading :-)