.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

WHEN LENNON NEXT OPENED HER EYES, it was to the flashing lights. blue & red. blue & red. blue & red.

She had never been so grateful to see those colours before in her life.

She came to her senses to see herself being rolled down the path way towards a bunch of ambulances.

The first person she was greeted by was Sam, who looked quite rough, to say the least. "Hey- hey Lenny." Sam whispered softly, brushing the girls hair out of her face.

At the moment, Lennon felt like crying then and there. "Is everyone okay?" She managed to croak out.

Sam nodded with a smile. " It was Richie and Amber." She informed the girl, whos face took a hold of shock.

"Amber?" she whispered sadly, earning a nod in response.

Sam's face took a smile again. "I think someone would be happy to see you." She pointed to Lenny's left.

The blonde looked towards that direction to see Chad in the same position she was. Removing his oxygen mask slowly, he gave the girl the biggest grin he could give. Before placing it back on, he built up the courage to mouth the words ' i love you."

And that was all Lenny needed to be reassured she was gonna be okay. They would all be okay.

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A FEW WEEKS LATER:

Walking down the muddy grass trail, Lennon finally got where she wanted to be. She looked up and to her left, welcoming the sight of her boyfriend, Chad's warm and reassuring smile.

"Im here with you, Len. If you want me to come." He began, comforting her through the whole process.

With the shake of her head, she smiled up at him. "I need to do this on my own. Thank you though." She stated, before leaning up to lock his lips with her own.

Walking a few steps forward, she crouched down with the flowers in her hands.

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WES HICKS JUDY HICKS
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Smiling down at the graves, she sat doewn, before gently and neatly placing the flowers in their corresponding spot. Sighing, she rested her hands on her knees.

"Well- i did it." She started. "I survived. Just like Wes said i would."

Looking down at her lap, all she could feel was guilt. She wasn't there, she couldn't help them. Oh- but how she would have loved to try.

Standing up from the dirt, she went to her mom's grave before resting her head on the stone.It was the closest thing possible to being held by her mom. She then went and did the same to Wes'.

She took a moment to stare at the graves, taking it all in. This actually happened and she lived. She survived. Now.. she has to live with it.

Saying what she had to say, she made her way back to Chad who welcomed her with open arms. "Im proud of you, Len. I always will be."

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act 1 : complete.