Alex's POV
It's almost been a year now, and I'm still sitting here, waiting. Waiting for my Arianna to come back to me. I can still see it, when we told each other that we loved the other. It was the perfect moment, the best time of my life. Just laying there, holding her hand.

Then I remember what came later that day, and I shudder. I still relive it every day. If only I hadn't stopped to pay. If only I had chosen a different restaurant. Everyone tells me it's not my fault, but I can see it in their eyes. Especially Rian. She's all he has, and it's my fault that she's so far away from him, even if she's not technically gone yet.

I say that every day. She's not gone yet. But it seems like she is. When I hold her hand, peck her on the forehead, my favorite crooked grin isn't going to show up. It's not like the last time she was here after she got stabbed.

She's stuck inbetween. And I know it's hurting her as much as it's hurting all of us who care about her.

Arianna's POV
I feel nothing. It's just......light. I see the sunshine, and shiver in the cold. My favorite. I don't feel like I'm awake, but no matter how much I pinch my arm, I don't wake up.

Am I dead?

How? I was just getting back to school. So excited, I love being there. Being queen of the world. I'm so proud of who I've become. So where is everyone?

I've grasped that I'm definitely alive. But not awake. I must be in a coma or purgatory or something.

Well isn't that comforting.

I've been here for so long, but at the same time it feels so short. I don't know how I got here. It's Baltimore, my city, but it's empty. There's no reality. Sometimes I can hear someone speaking or crying and if I focus hard enough, I can almost see them. But it always disappears before I can reach out and wake up.

I'm determined, though. I'm just pondering these things, when I hear it. The voice of an angel, singing softly to me through tears.

"I miss you, I'm so sorry."

I focus, and try really hard. I've got to reach whoever it is. The voice.....it's so familiar. But I can't place it, at all. I start to see a face, and get really excited, even though it's a stranger. I put all of my energy into lifting my hand up to touch the angel's face.

The voice stops. My hand is actually touching skin. I look around, and I'm in an unfamilar room. I look to my sides, and see all of the medical equipment. I must be in the hospital, but I'm awake! I hear gasping breaths, and turn back to the angel boy. He's staring at me with wide eyes.

"A-Arianna? Baby?"

Baby? Who is he calling baby? I don't even know this guy. He leans in and kisses my forehead. I pull away, frightened and confused.

"What are you doing Ari? Oh, nevermind. I'm so glad you're awake. I've missed you sweetheart. But I never stopped loving you."

"Who are you?" I mean for my voice to sound harsh, but it just comes out small and broken.

He pulls his hand away from me, mouth dropping open in surprise.

Alex's POV
She doesn't remember me. Oh my god, this is my worst nightmare. This whole year, I've thought of basically nothing but her. And she. doesn't. know. who. I. am.

The tears start flowing before I can even begin to understand.

Notes

So here's a sequel, as promised! Thanks again so much for reading my stuff, you guys, I love you all! Comments are the best, they help me make the story better for you!
<3 Laura