~~~(Bff name)'s POV~~~

I walked out into the busy streets of (town name). I kept looking straight ahead as I watched my cold breath smog up and disappear into the winter night. I passed by bustling shops as the snow fell down onto the ground, gently and silently. The sound of people rushing in and out of shops as they made some last minute present shopping. After all, it was the night before Christmas, after all.

The clock read 11:50 PM as I lowered my head and stared at my feet as I ainlessly passed the bustling streets and walked into an empty park. I sat down onto a certain bench underneath a certain tree. After all, this was the tree that started your friendship.

I stared up into the cold, winter night and sighed out. If you were there with her, she would've been having the best time of her life. But you weren't there.

I stared up into the night sky and watched the bright evening stars light up the darkened sky. As I stared up into the night sky, I saw a shooting star. Being the immature teen I was, I decide to wish upon the star. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was desperate just to have her back here with me, once more.

To make fun of all the busy shoppers trying to buy last minute presents. To make a whole bunch of corny Christmas jokes. To scream out to the whole world how much we loved each other.

I felt tears well up in my eyes as I recalled all the times we spent together under this one tree. This single tree, that brought two wandering and lost souls together.

I couldn't hold back my tears any longer as I recalled the time we had first met.

~~~Flashback~~~

8 years ago to when we were just in middle school.

I sat down on a bench underneath an old Willow tree. I breathed out heavily as I gasped for air. Running from my house to here in a thin sweater and shorts at Christmas was not a good idea, but I didn't care. I just wanted to get away from that horrible house I called 'home'. I held my face in my hands as I continued on crying my eyes out. As I sat there, I heard a voice calling out.

"Hey, are you alright?! Why're you crying?"

I looked up from my hands and saw a girl my age with (h/l) (h/c) and warm and bright (e/c) eyes wearing an over-sized muffler, a (f/c) coat, black leggings, (f/c) gloves, and brown winter boots.. I stared at her until I heard her ask again.

"Hey, are you alright? Why're you crying?"

"I'm fine. Just having a bit of some Christmas time tears of happiness, you know." I lied as my tears continued on flowing as I flashed a fake smile towards the girl. She puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms. "I know your lying. There's no use trying to hide it." The mysterious girl said to me as I stared at her in disbelief.

"How'd you know?" I asked in disbelief. "Its written all over your face, and it's clearly evident in your eyes that your lying. And no one that I know of would cry this badly during Christmas." The girl stated as she sat next to me. I sat in silence as the (h/c) haired girl swung her legs back and forth while humming a soft tune.

She turned to me and outstretched her hands. "The name's (y/n)! It's a pleasure to meet ya! What's your's?" She said loudly as she smiled at me. I slowly rose my hand and took hers in it and shook it. "My name's (Bff/n). It's a pleasure to meet you, too, (y/n)." She smiled brightly at me and continued to hold my hand as if we were best friends for life.

"Hey, you wanna be friends!" (Y/n) asked as she turned to me. I looked at her and simply nodded. She smiled as if she had been given a million dollars for Christmas. We turned away and stared up at the night sky. It had started to get colder as the minutes passed. I started to shiver slightly from the cold. I released my hand from hers and started to rub my hands against my arms and my own hands. (Y/n) noticed that I had begun shivering so she wrapped a part of her oversized muffler around my neck and took her right glove off. She turned to me and handed me the glove. I held it in my hands and looked at her puzzled. She giggled at my reaction.

"Put that on your right hand." She said simply. "But what about my left hand?" I asked, still puzzled by what she was doing. "I'll hold your left hand." She stated simply as she held my left hand and locked her fingers with mine. I silently 'oooh'ed as I started to understand at what she was getting at. I put on her glove and turned to (Y/n). She had her eyes closed as she faced the star-filled night sky. I looked back up at the night sky again as I admired the bright stars until I felt something land on my left shoulder.

I looked to my left and saw that (Y/n) was leaning against my shoulder with her eyes closed while she was smiling. I stared at her for a second before smiling myself and laying my head atop hers. I snuggled closer to (y/n) as I felt her warmth spread all over my body like a wildfire. I sighed as I looked back up at the night sky and closed my eyes.

I felt myself drifting off to sleep, but not before I hear (Y/n) say something. "Best. Christmas. Ever."

~~~End of Flashback~~~

I smiled to myself as I recalled that presious memory. After that had happened, every night on Christmas you both would meet up under this exact tree, and if you forgot your muffler or gloves, you both would do the exact same thing you both did when you had first met. I silently laughed at myself since I had just realised I had forgot to wear both tonight. But my smile soon turned into a frown as I remembered how and why you aren't here with me on this eventful Christmas night.

~~~2 Years Ago~~~

"Yo, (Bff's Name)! Happy Christmas!" (Y/n) yelled out loud causing everyone to stare at us. I blushed like crazy and ran to her. "Stahp, you're embarrassing me!" I squeaked out as I stopped her from flailing her arms around like an octopus. "Too bad. It's my job to embarass you!" She yelled out again as she smiled like an idiot.

"What am I gonna do with you.." I said as I facepalmed. "You can start by buying me some Starbucks cuz' I'm dying to drink somethin' warm!" (Y/n) yelled out as she grinned at me. I facepalmed once more but agreed to anyway because I wanted to have some Starbucks as well. "You're paying." I said as I began walking over to the Starbucks nearby. I heard her groan and swear under her breath, causing me to chuckle at her little childish antics.

The whole day we just spent the whole entire Christmas day walking around everywhere until we ended up at the park. There, we ended up walking around aimlessly, talking about random stuff. Boys, anime, anime boys, etc., until we ended up at the very tree we first met. As we stopped at the tree, I heard (y/n) laugh. I looked in her direction and gave her a confused look.

She turned to me and grinned that adorkable grin. "Its funny how where ever we go, we end up at this very tree. It's like it's destiny or something!" She said as her (e/c) orbs shimmered in amazement. I chuckled in amusement at her childishness, but that's what made her her, as well as for being the greatest best friend ever. Then, everything turned to silence as we just stared into each others eyes, smiling, enjoying this comfortable, peaceful moment. But that all changed(when the fire nation attacked. #Sorrynotsorry XDD) when we heard the revving of an engine in the far off distance.

We turned our heads to the sound and saw a white van driving towards us. It came to an abrupt stop in front of us and 4-6 men in ski masks came out. One of them was holding a potato sack big enough to fit one of us in it. They turned to us and started coming at us. I was immobilized. I didn't know what to do as I knew what they were planning. (Y/n) was in the same state but immediately snapped out of it when she saw most of them coming at me.

She stepped in front of me and punched the guy that was the closest to me. That caused me to snap out of it as I watched (y/n) fight off the kidnappers. "(Bff's/n)! Run away while you still can!" (Y/n) yelled out as she kicked one of them where the sun don't shine. "But what about you!?" I yelled back as I feared that if I left her, she would be the one to get kidnapped. "I promise, I'll be fine! Now go!" She commanded as she elbowed one of them in the stomach and kicked another in the shin. I hesitated at first, but then started running away as fast as I could, not looking back at the fight my greatest and most precious friend was losing.

~~~The Next Day After That~~~

I woke up and did my usual morning routine. I grabbed the remote control from off the coffee table and turned on the T.V. I surfed through the different channels, rating them from boring to extremely boring. That is, until I came to the news channel.

"State officials have seen a girl with (h/l) (h/c) and (e/c). She was said to be in her 3rd year of high school. She is identified to be 17 years old and (height). Officials have said they saw her get kidnapped by a group of young men between the ages of 20-35. It was said that the girl had fought them for a while but one of them had drugged her, causing her to pass out. She was last seen last night at (Park name)." The news reporter had said.

My eyes widened in shock. 'That's where me and (y/n) were at! But it can't be!?... Can it?' I thought as I continued watching the news. "News just came in that the young girl has been identified as (Full name). So far we've been having the police investigate this until further notice."

I zoned out after they identified it as (y/n). 'No way... it can't be... she.. promised...' I felt my legs go weak and I fell down. 'No, she said she'd be fine. She promised me that she'd be fine...' I felt tears well up in my eyes. 'How could I have let this happen? What is wrong with me?! If only I hadn't left her then she would still be here. She would still be here with me... Why.... why... why... why...' My body trembled as my body was wracked full of sobs. I yelled, punched, screamed, slapped at the floor as I cried and cried. I cried and cried for her to come back to me but, wishes don't come true.

~~~6 Months Later~~~

I had become depressed about the kidnapping of (y/n). It's been 6 months already and they still haven't found her. Everyone at school had heard about. They all looked at me with pity. I don't need their pity, I just want (y/n) to be here with me.

I walked downstairs and grabbed myself some cereal. I sat down on the couch with my cereal and turned the T.V on and went straight to the news channel. Each and every day I would go on the news channel to see if they had found any info on (y/n), but as always, it would would always turn out hopeless.

"About the kidnapping of (y/n), we have located the hide out of the group of men have kidnapped her. We have already infiltrated there hide out, but unfortunately, we haven't found (y/n) (l/n). Instead, we have found a burned body that looks very similar to her. Although we have not identified the body, it is to be concluded as the body of (y/n) (l/n) until further notice." The reporter woman stated as she showed a picture taken a few moments ago.

I felt my heart stop slightly as a picture of the burned body showed on to the T.V. It had (y/n)'s (h/c) hair but it was charred slightly. But that was the only thing both of them had in common.

I looked down at my lap and felt tears surface in my eyes. I brought my hands to my face and buried them in them as I silently cried. My body trembled terribly as one thought ran through my head. 'What have I done?..'

~~~Present Time~~~

I looked up at the vast starry sky. To this day, what happened to (y/n) still hunts me. If only I had done something. If only I had stayed back and helped her, then she would still be here with me. I felt a single tear caress my cheek as the cold air bit at my cold skin. I sighed to myself thinking up of something me and (y/n) used to do all the time each and every Christmas. I felt heat rise up to my cheeks as I realized how childish it was. I sighed and decided to do it anyway because at the moment, I could care less.

I clapped my hands together twice and looked up at the sky and at the evening star. I squeezed my eyes shut and said my wish. "Please let (y/n) be alive and let her be able to be here with me.." I said barely even above a whisper as I felt tears in my eyes.

I wiped them away as quickly as I could before they could start pouring out. I stood up and faced the great old tree that the bench stood under. I looked at my watch to see it was already 12. 'Ah, it's getting late. I should leave now...' I looked back at the big old tree. I closed my eyes and whispered,"I wish (y/n) was here spending Christmas with me..."

I clenched my fists. "Even if it's impossible... I just want her... here.. with me.." I said barely even above a whisper. I felt my eyes water slightly as I remembered something (y/n) said.

~~~Flashback~~~

3 Years Ago

"Hey, (bff/n)." (Y/n) started as she looked at me. I hummed in response to let her know I was listening. "If I were to disappear one day, would you miss me?.." She said as she stared off into space. I turned in my seat and faced her. I brought my hands to her cheeks and squeezed her face. "Idiot. Why would you even ask that? Of course I'd miss you." I said as a tick mark formed on my head. (Y/n) chuckled and smiled. "Sorry. I just wanted to ask is all.." She said as she flashed an apologetic smile in my direction.

My eyes softened as she apologized, and I smiled back at her. She started to smile like a goofball and then looked up at the sky. "But really.. If I were to just randomly disappear, how would you feel?.." (Y/n) asked as she faced me.

I looked up at the evening sky. Layers of pink, purple, and orange painted the blue sky. I sighed and smiled in content. "If you left, then I would feel lonely. There would be nothing here to help me remind myself of you. And we don't even have gifts that we gave each other 'cause we're so broke." I said as I pouted slightly. (Y/n) giggled and shook her head. "What are you talking about? There are many things here that would help you remind yourself of me." She said as she smiled and turned to the painted sky. I rose an eyebrow at her. "And what do you mean by that my little potatoe?" She chuckled.

"If I were to disappear, don't say that your lonely. There are many things here to remind you of me. The sky, the stars, the sun, the moon... and the one that'll remind you the most is this tree." She said as she stood up and walked over to the big old tree we sat under. (Y/n) placed her hand on the trunk if the tree and smiled. "So if you ever get lonely when I'm gone, just remind yourself. 'Your not alone, and you never will be because I'll be there. Watching over you as you grow up to be a fine strong, young women." She said as she smiled like a mother to her daughter would.

I blushed a bright red as I looked down at my lap. "Aaw, my little potatoe is blushing!" (Y/n) squealed as she jumped over to me and hugged me. "Come on. Let's go home now." I said as I coughed into my hand, trying to cool down my blush. (Y/n) grinned like the idiot she is and stood up. "Okay, my lil' kawaii potatoe!" She sang out as she waited for me to stand up.

I shook my head and smiled. I stood up and joined her. "Oh yeah! Just in case you ever forget about all those, I'll teach you a song that'll remind you of me!" (Y/n) exclaimed as she pulled out her phone and typed in a song on YouTube. "Are you ready to hear it?" She asked as she prepared to sing along to it.

I nodded and smiled. She pressed the play button and the music started to play. (Y/n) took a deep breath and started to sing along with the music:

Can you hear that the wind, says winter's come again.
I can feel my body shiver as I look and listen.
You're right here next to me. You're right where you should be. And your breathing is so white and cold....

I see that all the vibrant life has withered all again.
And I've grown impatient waiting for the spring to begin. As I have listened to the movement, of the sequence of life. Continuing in their attempt to grow and bud into the light.

Now my fate continues to decay.... I understand, so strong I will stay. I want to breath another day, so that I could gladly sing. Wouldn't it be better for the world, if I could leave something behind. That would be an indication or a sign....
Proof of my life.

So to sing a sad song is not what I want to do. Hey, listen now, I'm begging you, to hear me and to know that, my only wish I'm wishing for is to laugh right next to you.
Is to smile and sing a gentle song while I'm still alive with you.

Now winter's, one or few, have gone and passed us by and I've realized this feeling that I must deny. To say these words aloud would be a move I cannot make, but at least I know our hearts are still connected for our sake.

Now it's dark, I can't see anything. (Can you please tell me if you're in pain?)

I can't hear a single word you say.. (Can you at least just call my name?)

It is terrifying, (What places will you see...)
agonizing. (When you separate from me?)

It's lonely to me..

While in me, my all, my everything, (Where you go, I cannot follow you)
continues to disappear. (Please don't leave me here alone)

That dear face of yours, that's smiling, still is here.... (How could you abandon me? When the two of us are sharing one soul?)

It still is here.
So you sing a gentle song; I'm hoping that I'm right. (There's really nothing I can do, but hold onto your body as snow falls)

Though we are trapped in loneliness, this world, I hope you know that, (I cry, I sigh, I don't know why I long to hear your voice.)
I'm always here beside you, (My only wish wish that you'd speak once more,)
And I hope you won't forget, (before you disappear, from this earth...)
I will never let you be alone. (I will never leave you yet.)

Because you are by my side, I do not feel alone. I feel your hands embrace me, and I feel the warmth that they hold. I cannot hear you anymore, but I think I understand that the hands that hold me close are saying, "I love you... okay?"

So to sing a sad song is not what I want to do. (And my soundless voice is rising up towards the heavens, too.)

Hey, listen now, I'm begging you, to hear me and to know that, (And it's painted white by the melting snow, and soon will be with you.)
my only wish I'm wishing for is to laugh right next to you, (My last wish is for this to finish, and nothing will remain.)
is to smile and sing a gentle song, (Not even my soul...)
while I'm still alive with you.

I will dedicate this melody, for to you, I say goodbye. In this final moment I have in this world...

Thank you, for my life.

~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~

As I recalled that song, I didn't realize that I had begun singing that song. Once I finished singing the song, a single tear gently cascaded down my cold and frost-bitten face. I closed my eyes and thought of (y/n) one last time. I sighed and just as I was about to leave, I heard an all too familiar voice.

"Has anyone ever told you that you have a great singing voice?"

I quickly swiveled my my head towards the direction of where I heard the voice. It was her. I felt my eyes well up in tears as I watched her look up at me and smile that infamous smile I knew and loved. I watched as she spread open her arms and grinned at me. I felt myself jump over the bench and run straight into her arms.

I felt her hands pet my hair as I buried my face in the crook of her neck. I hugged her tighter as I began to whimper and shake. She shushed me quietly and whispered,"It's alright (bff/n)... You can let it all out." She kissed the top if my head gently as I began sobbing into her winter jacket.

I sobbed and bawled my eyes out as my body shook and was wracked full of sobs. I hugged her even tighter, as if she would disappear if I didn't. "I-Is that r-really you?." I whispered as I looked up into her shimmering (e/c) orbs and gripped onto her (f/c) winter jacket. Tears fell off of her face and onto my tear-stained cheeks as she smiled softly down at me.

"I'm sorry, (bff/n)." (Y/n) softly said as her tears cascaded down her face like a waterfall. "W-wha-" I began as I clutched her winter jacket even more tightly. She bowed down her head as she smiled softly. She finally lifted her head and stared into my tear-filled orbs. She leaned in and spoke the words I never want to hear ever in my life.

"Thank you, for my life."

(Y/n) leaned back and smiled at me as if it were here first time smiling as her tears fell onto my tear-stained face. My eyes widened and my mouth opened, wanting to say something or cry out, but before I could, she disappeared from my clutches.

I fell to my knees, hugging myself tightly, already missing the warmth of her loving hug. I screamed and cried out, mad at the world that took the only bright light in my dark and shadowy filled life. I screamed, hoping that my soundless voice would reach the heavens once more, but only succeeding in making my sadness even more worse.

I shut my eyes closed, tears sliding down my cold and rosy cheeks, not wanting to look at this cruel world I live in. I smacked the icy cold ground until I heard a weird and strange sparkling noise. I stopped smacking the ground and looked up. I saw a heart-shaped golden locket lay in the pure white snow in front of me. I picked it up delicately from the soft white snow, as if it were a newborn baby child.

I softly bring it up to my frozen face and stare intently at the engravings that were engraved on the top of the mysterious locket.

"For (Bff's full name). Merry Christmas~♡"

I slowly open up the locket with such precision. What I see in the locket causes me to start sobbing while laughing uncontrollably. I clutch the opened locket close to my chest while continuing to cry and laugh at the same time.

I stopped laughing and stare at the thing in the locket as I smiled happily. It was a picture of me and (y/n), laughing as we made silly faces and looked into (y/n)'s camera.

I felt tears start to roll down my cheeks as I hear (y/n) say to me through the wind and I smile sweetly.

"Proof of my life."

Word Count: 4364 words. Including all the side notes I put in there. Excluding this Author's Note.

Hi guys! I hope you enjoyed that little song-fic I made. I srsly started this in like October cuz I knew that I would take a long ficking time to write this. I mean, look at the word count. I seriously cannot write that much, much less think up a plot, in a whole day like, srsly. Like, I kid you not, I actually started this in October and started to work my way from there.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed that little(BIG) song-fic that I meant to post during Christmas but was busy ^^;;

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