~Gilly~

I instantly feel lightheaded. The world is spinning around me faster and faster. All the sudden, everything goes dark.

Beep beep. Beep. Beep beep beep. Ugh what is that sound? I try to open my eyes but my eyelids for to heavy.

"She's waking up." I hear someone say. I try to lift my head up but it feels like something is pushing it down.

"Just lay down sweetie."

"Where am I?" I say with my eyes still closed.

"The hospital. You fainted and we just want to make sure you're okay."

I open my eyes suddenly and sit straight up. Ow, that hurt.

"What time is it?!"

"10:58." A nurse in blue scrubs says. I squint my eyes to read her name tag. Nadine.

I put my head in my hands. This can't be happening. Then it hit me. My dad. My dad is dead. He's dead. He's actually dead. I start to hyperventilate and then Summer rushes into the room.

"Gilly it's okay. Look at me. Breathe in and out." I do as she says and sob into her shoulder. She hugs me tightly, rubbing my back.

"This wasn't supposed to happen!" I sob.

"I know, Gilly. I know. I'm so sorry."

I continue to cry until my eyes are puffy but dry. My body is aching and my head hurts. I excuse myself and get up to take a walk. A nurse keeps an eye on me but all I want is to be alone.

I walk along the cobblestone path near the hospital and breathe a sigh of relief. The cool air brushes against my skin causing me to shiver. All I can hear are crickets chirping and the wind whistling. I find a small pond and sit by a tree. It's quiet by lovely. A perfect place to think. I didn't even ask anything more about my dad. I don't think I can handle it yet. I don't even know if my siblings know. It would crush me to tell them. They would be crushed.

"Oh hello. I didn't realize someone else was here."

I turn around to see a tall boy with brown hair and tan skin standing by me. His green eyes look tired, like he's trying to keep himself awake.

"Oh. It's okay. I'm not staying for long." I say quietly.

He sits down next me and studies my face.

"I know I just met you but, are you okay? You don't have to say anything if you would like. No pressure."

I take a deep breath. I don't know if I can trust him but I find myself spilling everything.

"My dad just passed away. He had a heart attack before and then recovered. Apparently he had another one."

There was a pause of silence.

"I'm so sorry. I'm loosing my younger sister. She's not getting any better. I'm trying to act strong for my mom and younger siblings but to be honest, I don't know if I can do it anymore." The moonlight shines on his face making him look pale.

"That's got to be pretty hard."

"It is."

A few minutes passed and we sat in comfortable silence. Soon we head back together and say our goodbyes.

"Thank you. I mean it. I hope your sister gets better soon." I whisper.

He chuckles.

"Of course. And thank you. You helped too. I hope you get better too."

I smile and open my door to my room. I crawl into bed and stare at the ceiling. I still feel numb but a bit better. Death is a horrible thing. I still don't know how I'm going to handle the grief. But I got to say, that guy really did help.

Hey guys it's me! I'm so sorry I haven't written in a few days. I had a cheer comp and guess what?! I'm going to nationals in Orlando!!! I'm so excited!!! But I will continue to write more. Until next time! <3