I pulled my cardigan tighter, rubbing my hands together, trying to keep myself warm in the cold night. The weather wasn't normally this cold, but today was special. Whether that was a good or bad sign, I didn't know.

The rain was crashing down, the wind howling and Ray was late for our date.

I had been standing outside the diner for the past twenty minutes, earning looks from passing strangers. I texted Ray again. He didn't answer.

"But I still can't get over the fact that Bianca and Ray are still dating. He deserves better than her. She's annoying."

My eyes widened. I shook my head, this couldn't be happening.

"It's probably not her.. anyone could sound like her."

I peeked behind the corner of the diner. Sure enough, there stood my best friend. Or at least, ex-best friend.

"Yeah, she's pathetic. I dared Ray to ask her out and she actually believed it. Charlotte and I have been planning this ever since the first day of school when I met her in the bathroom," Beth laughed.

I stumbled and choked back a sob. I raced to my car, the rain pouring down on me. I locked myself inside, allowing tears to stream down my cheeks.

I picked up my phone shakily and facetimed Ray. By the time he picked up, I was already on the road.

"Some boyfriend you are," I spat bitterly. He stared at me, confusion evident on his face.

"I heard what Beth said. She dared you to ask me out. I was stupid to actually believe it," I snapped.

"Oh that.. but are you on the road? That's not safe." I laughed coldly, tears clouding my vision.

"As if you care about me. The pain you and Beth caused me is worse than any injury."

Thunder boomed. Lightning cackled. My car crashed into a tree.

Blood was everywhere. My bones felt crushed. I was breathing heavily and my face was beaded with sweat.

I didn't know where my phone was but I could hear the soft "beep" that proved that Ray had ended the call. Either he had went to call the hospital or he couldn't handle the truth, I didn't know.

I couldn't see my surroundings. The pain made my vision blurry.

"Help.." I whispered. I had no strength. Everything hurt, even breathing was a struggle.

But there was one thought that bothered me slightly.

I had no sense of urgency. I could've sat there and let my breathing stop.

And I wouldn't have minded.

I simply had no will to live. The two people who I have thought kept me happy had been the cause of this pain and misery.

I had wanted everything to end. I wanted to stop the pain and the sorrow. I wanted to slowly slip away and never come back.

Then, everything turned black.