Learn to, need to.
The ugly way we left
Eats my soul, twists my mind
I cannot stop my heart
from hoping, from longing
There were flashes of cameras going off around us, but I didn’t care. I wanted her to know how much I’d missed her when I couldn’t be there. How I hoped and hoped she didn’t hate me. I wiped away the tears that escaped.
No way to tell you how I care
No way to be there for you now
You were the strength I needed then
You are the light that I need now
But darkness hangs between us
The hate of years, the veil of tears
My heart is broken and destroyed
“You complete ass,” she whispered as the chorus sang out again. “You made me draw the cover to my own song.”
“I totally did.” I laughed.
“I hate you.” She couldn’t stop her tears and giggling.
I have hope I have dreams
That I will meet you once again
That Violence will run into my arms
And calm my raging soul
“Violence is back in my life, in my arms, in my heart.”
She slapped my arm hard and pulled me into a fierce hug, trying to wipe the tears off. “You wrote me a song and you’re releasing it.”
“We are.” I tipped my head, and hugged her quickly. “You meant the world to me, Violet. And more than once, you saved my life before I could save my own.”
“Stop, stop.” She choked on sobs.
“I’m glad you’re back.”
“Me too,” she whispered the words.
We were passed around the room, between friends and reporters, getting my take on writing the song and hers on hearing it. They pushed a little, but I didn’t mind too much. My sister was back in my life, and doing well.
The night rolled along, and we mingled and chatted. All of my friends were there: Mel, David, Alexei, Gertie, Drew, and his boyfriend Caspian. Maddox’s group was huge, like ten friends and UDLR in tow.
“Has anyone seen Jace? Or Nelson?” he asked the group we were standing in.
Most people shook their heads no. “I thought he was supposed to be back from filming by now,” Uriah said.
