Voiceless Generation

Prologue

I had never been so excited in my life. I was finally going to be able to attend the most prestigious music school in the country. I had applied last year, but they turned me down. I was disappointed, but I'm nothing but ecstatic now. I had to tell Justin about this. He would be so happy, even if that means I have to leave Michigan.

I ran to the living room to get my phone. It took a while for him to answer, but after the third ring he picked up.

"Hello?" He sounded half asleep.

"Oh my god, guess what?!" I said smiling like an idiot.

"Um, I don't know. We time traveled and it's finally summer?"

I giggled, "no, I wish though. I got in!"

"To MALA?"

"Yes!"

"That's amazing. I told you you would get in, didn't I?"

"Yes, yes you did."

"Well, this calls for a celebration. Dinner my treat."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, Kellin you worked so hard to get into MALA. We are going to dinner."

"Alright," I smiled, "what time do you want me ready?"

"Six."

"Okay, see you then."

"Okay, congratulations."

"Thanks."

~•~

*Time skip to the middle of summer*

I was sitting in my room writing a new song. This one is called Let Love Bleed Red; all I had was the chorus, but so far I was proud of it. I was concentrating on my writing when I got a phone call: it was Justin's mom.

"Hello?"

"Kellin?" She sounded like she was crying.

"Mrs. Hills, is everything okay?"

"It's Justin, he's a-at the hosp-ital. Do you think you can come down?"

"Of course, I'm on my way." With that I hung up and ran out of the house almost forgetting my shoes and keys.

The drive only took about 15 minutes, but it felt like an eternity. I it was killing me not knowing anything. Getting there I ran up to the front desk and asked for Justin.

"Sorry, the patient is in an emergency surgery. He should be out in about an hour or so."

"What happened?"

"It appears Mr. Hills was in a severe car accident. He hit his head, busted his lip, and hurt several ribs."

"Why was he rushed into surgery?"

"He was losing a lot of blood."

I nodded, "thank you." I then left in search of Justin's mom.

"Kellin? I'm so glad you're here. Justin's in surgery right now; he should be out soon."

"Okay, everything will be fine." I said trying to be positive.

"I hope so"

Justin was finally out of surgery, but turns out he ended up in a coma. I'm not sure how since I just zoned out after the news. I don't think I could have handled any more.

~•~

Two weeks passed and Justin still didn't wake up, and according to the doctors he wasn't getting any better. I was currently visiting him, like I did everyday, but this time I really didn't know what to say. I just sat there in silence thinking about how life would be a million times better if Justin were awake and well. I couldn't take it anymore I had to say it, "I miss you so much. I need you to wake up, please? I know that life sucks sometimes and everything would be kinda shitty for a bit, but I need you; you're my best friend. You're my only friend. I need you to wake up and be with me again. I'm going off to MALA soon, and I want to spend my last few days here with you. I'll do that whether you're here in the hospital or at home, but I really need you to wake up, please." Tears were streaming down my face at this point, but I didn't care.

Suddenly the machine Justin was hooked up to started ringing. I panicked and immediately ran out calling for a doctor or nurse to help. They came running from multiple directions and quickly got to work. Someone pulled me out of the room and that was the last I saw of Justin.

He died that day and along with him part of me did too. I completely shut down. I didn't leave my room for weeks, and when I finally came out I still didn't leave the house. I didn't eat and I didn't really speak either. I attended the funeral though, and I did speak there.

"Justin was my best friend. He was like a brother to me. He was one of the few people who believed in me and my dream. Without him I don't think I could have accomplished it. So Justin if you can hear me, I love you and will forever miss you."

That was the last I ever spoke.