8.The death

Third-person pov

After the incident that happened with Billy, that evening Rose just returned home and she decided it was best not to tell anyone. She didn't want to worry anybody and be a burden.  

When Diana came home she came into Rose's room and asked her why she didn't come to school. And Rose told her the same lulaby.

Now the only person that knew what happened was Gilbert. He promised her that he wouldn't tell a soul and he planned on keeping it.

Nobody asked why she was back. Aunt Elizabeth just thought she wasn't feeling well and came back home. Uncle William didn't even notice she was back.

That night Rose tossed and turned not being able to sleep. Her mind kept drifting to Billy and Jackson.

Her eyes became watery at the thought. She knew it wasn't healthy to keep it all to herself but she didn't want others to worry about her.

After a few minutes of tossing and turning her eyelids became heavy and soon she fell asleep but the dreams she had weren't pleasant. 

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Rose's pov 

I woke up in a cold sweat after having a horrible dream.

I couldn't go back to sleep do I decided to get a drink of water.

I slowly crept down the stairs making sure not to make any noise. I walked to the kitchen, filled a cup with water, and drank it quickly.

I went back up to my room and just about to get in bed when I heard a noise at my window.

I slowly walked up to it and peeked to see what or who it was.

Suddenly a peddle hit the glass. 

I opened the window and saw someone's shadow.

"Rose? Is that you?" I heard someone say.

"Who is it?" I asked trying to keep my voice down so no one would wake up.

"It's Gilbert" I heard the person say.

"Gilbert!? What are you doing here?" I was so confused. Why would he come at this time?

"I have to show you something. Can you come down?" he asked. 

I didn't respond but went down to the front door.

I opened the door and saw Gilbert with a blanket in his hands.

"What are you doing here?" I asked stepping the door and closed the door behind me.

"I wanted to do something for you since you haven't been feeling well. Ane because of what happened with Billy" he said rubbing the back of his neck.

I smiled at him. "Follow me," Gilbert said grabbing my hand dragged me along with him.

He brought me to a field. 

Gilbert set the blanket down and we laid on it while looking at the stars.

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We talked about random things like school etc...

"How's your father?" I asked turning to face him.

He turned to me and he had a sad expression on his face.

"I don't think he's going to get better," Gilbert said as sighed and frowned.

I felt bad for him.

"I'm sorry..." I looked back at the stars.

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Gilbert's pov

I admired her side profile when she turned to look at the stars.

Her hair laid perfectly on the ground. Her lips formed a slight smile.

Her perfect brown eyes were gazing at the stars.

She was perfect.

I moved my hand closer to hers and intertwined her hands.

She turned back to face me with a slight blush on her cheeks.

I sent her a grin.

"I think I should get back home," she said frowning.

I got up and then helped her up.

We walked back home in silence.

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Third-person pov

The next day Rose got ready as normal and packed her lunch to go to school.

Diana as usual went early and Rose didn't want to walk to school alone.

Rose had no choice but to ask Gilbert to walk her to school.

She made her way through the snow to the Blythes house.

She knocked on the door and it was opened by a woman.

"May I help you?" she asked wiping her hands on the apron.

"Oh uh Is Gilbert here?" Rose asked looking around.

"He's chopping wood in the back," she said she smiled and walked to the back.

She saw Gilbert chopping wood on the back.

His fluffy hair was messy and he was wearing a white sweater.

"Gilbert!" Rose yelled trying to get his attention. He looked to where Rose was standing.

"Rose? What are you doing here?" He said putting his ax down in the snow.

"I-i was wondering if you could walk me to school? I don't want to walk alone since what happened?" she asked playing with her fingers.

"I could walk you to school but I need to come back home. I have to take care of my father" Gilbert had a sad expression when he mentioned his father.

"Gilbert! Gilbert!" they heard someone yell.

The two kids turned around and ran to the house. Gilbert rushed upstairs and Rose followed.

When Gilbert got to his father's room he saw Mrs.hamold standing near his father's bed. And on the bed was a lifeless body of his father.

Tears brimmed around Gilbert's eyes threatening to spill.

When Rose got to the room she saw the same thing.

Sadness came upon her expression. Even though she didn't really know Mr.Blythe she still felt sad.

Gilbert sat on his dead father's bed holding his limp hand and kissed it.

Rose sat down beside him as Mrs.hamold left the room. 

Rose hugged Gilbert as he cried on her shoulder. 

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Word count : {966}

Hello, my little roses! Hope you like today's chapter. I know I certainly enjoyed writing it. I hope you have a nice day/night. Stay safe my little roses.

Xoxo

-Rose