Rising From The Shadow 7

Ian
i took a step forward. "Jonah?"
Jonah turned. "Hey."
"Havent seen you in a long time."
He shrugged, pale and guilty looking. I... I heard about Leia."
Alyssa groaned. "You shouldnt have even left town!"
"I never did!" Jonah yelled. "I was... I was at the sycamore tree, where Leia and I first met."
All of a sudden I felt slightly guilty for saying crap about Jonah.
Alyssas eyes fell. "Oh."
He nodded. "Yeah, and claire.." he shook his head. "Couldnt give the chance for me not to be able to say goodbye anymore."
Alyssa narrowed her eyes. "Claire isnt going to die!"
"You dont know that!"
"Oh my God, are you two kidding me?" I interrupted. "Jonah, stop being a bitch and just get on with your life. It was your fault you did this to yourself."
A tear ran down Jonahs face. "I loved her," he said, his voice full of pain and sorrow. "You know- I dont need to take this crap, Im out."
"Jonah!" I called after him. "Think before you do anything!" I had a bad headache now. Jonah always gets on my nerves, even if he can be a good guy.
"Just leave him," Alyssa said.
This was the first I noticed Daniel, sitting in a chair next to Claires bed, holding Claires hand.
"We need to find Jonah and Rich," I told Alyssa. "They need closure before they hurt themselves."
Alyssa nodded. "Good idea." she glanced at Daniel. "Keep us updated, kay?" Dan nodded.
We walked briskly out to the car and hopped in. Buckling, I said, "Ten bucks theyre at the sycamore tree."
Alyssa smiled and nodded. "Lets go."
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The clearing was large, with the sycamore tree smack in the middle.
"Wow," Alyssa said. "Its really pretty here."
"I know," I agreed. "Its awesome at night too."
"Youll have to take me back here sometime." Alyssa murmured.
"Sure," I chuckled. I looked up and saw Jonah sitting against the tree, his eyes closed, he was probably crying AGAIN.
"Jonah!" Alyssa exclaimed. "Im so glad he didnt hurt himself."
"Go away!" Jonah yelled, not looking up.
"No!" I called back. "We need to make sure you dont do something stupid."
He threw something towards the ground beside him. "I said go away."
"Was that...?" Alyssa had a worried look on her face, and her voice trailed off. At this point we were 20 feet from him.
"Jonah," I said marching up to him. He stood up. "You need to st...." My eyes fell to his arms, covered in blood.
"Oh my God," Alyssa whispered. She looked like she was going to be sick. She hates seeing other peoples blood.
"Go away,"Jonah squeak faintly, then fell to the ground, unconsious.