Famous Last Words

Gerard POV
Lyra’s finally back with us. And I don’t regret bringing her back. But now I know that she’s legally allowed to stay, it’s a lot more of a comforting feeling. I regret ever letting her go, but her trust doesn’t seem to be scratched up in the slightest. I’m surprised. I let her go with the snap of my fingers. I will never forget myself for that. Like I was throwing her away. Washing my hands of her. But I never needed to. And I made the biggest mistake I could’ve. But it doesn’t matter anymore.
Right now, I’m sitting in the black leather chair near the fireplace. It isn’t on, but I’m warm enough as it is. It’s the middle of the night, and I stare aimlessly outside the window at the city below me. It’s beautiful. The perfect scene for the perfect night. Technically it’s morning. About 2:00 AM. But I just can’t sleep. Maybe I should go check on Lye.
I stand up and walk into the hallway, stretching. I walk down to the second door on the left, and open it. She’s not cutting, she’s not trying to commit suicide, and she’s not crying to herself, she’s just sleeping. Sleeping so peacefully on the bed, curled up cuddling the comforter with her eyes gently closed. Dreaming, without a nightmare. I smile to myself and leave the room, closing the door behind me.
There’s nothing else to do, now. Everyone’s safe. And as I go into my room, climbing into bed even though I’m still in my clothes, I can’t help wondering what life would be like if I had never found Lyra. If I had never saved her. I flinch at the thought. Because I know she would be dead, and my life would be boring. I don’t regret anything that’s happened in the last six months, except for letting her go for those few days. But aside from that, she’s made my life worthwhile. She’s given me something I can know I’ve done. Something good. And as I close my eyes, I remember every moment, and I slowly drift off into my dreams, where I don’t have to worry about the nightmares any more.

Notes

I think this might be the last chapter. If you guys want me to write another one, then tell me in the comments, but other than that, I think this might be it.