Author�s Note: A New Day Has Come is by Celine Dion.
Spoilers: I know I already said this, but I thought I�d say it again here since this is the chapter that has them: Everything up to High and Low is possible.
I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
I�m so glad Lindsey�s at Eddie�s tonight. I�m such a mess right now that I don�t think I could take care of her, too. I can barely take care of myself right now. I have never hurt so bad as when I walked out of Gil�s house tonight. I know our friendship�s over, and there�s nothing that can be done about it.
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear
I managed to keep my emotions under control until after Lindsey had left. Then I broke down and cried.
So through darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
I just don�t know what to do. Gil�s always been there for me, been the one I went to when my world imploded. And now I�ve had my biggest shake-up yet, and he�s not here.
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you
I am startled out of my thoughts by loud pounding on my door. I open it and am shocked to find Gil on the other side.
Hush now
I see a light in the sky
Oh it's almost blinding me
Before I can speak, he�s wrapped me in his arms. I feel tears fill my eyes as I hear his words, whispered tenderly into my hair, �I love you.�
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel
With love
He tries to pull away from me, but I cling onto him, as sobs shake my frame and I bury my face into his neck. I never thought I�d hear him say those words to me.
Let the rain come down
And wash away my tears
He holds me as I continue to cry and begins to softly rock me back and forth.
Let it fill my soul
And drown my fears
I�ve loved him for so long, but I never thought he�d feel the same, especially not after the way things have been going between us lately.
Let it shatter the walls
For a new sun
A new day has come
Finally, I cease crying and pull away from him, brushing away the remnants of my tears as I do so. I look up at him, �I love you too.�
A new day has come
I step away from him and walk into the house. This time we�re going to talk.
Where it was dark now there�s light
Where there was pain, now there's joy
I turn around when I hear him speak, �I�m sorry�. I look at him. �I�m sorry for these past few months, I just�� he pauses and briefly closes his eyes, before taking in a deep breath and continuing, �I�m sorry.�
Where there was weakness, I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy
I look at him and know he�s telling me the truth. He is truly sorry for all that�s gone on between us. With that knowledge, I�ve finally gained the strength to forgive him. �It�s alright.�
Hush now
I see a light in the sky
Oh it's almost blinding me
He shakes his head, �It�s not. You deserve to know.� He pauses, and I can tell he�s dredging up all of his courage to tell me whatever he�s thinking. I have never been a patient person, but right now, at this moment, I am willing to wait for him.
I can't believe I�ve been touched by an angel
With love
�I�m losing my hearing.� I stay looking at him, stunned by his revelation. Of course I knew his mother was deaf, but I�d never imagined�
Let the rain come down
And wash away my tears
Suddenly, he�s right in front of me, softly brushing my face, �Don�t cry,� he whispers. I hadn�t even realized I had been.
Let it fill my soul
And drown my fears
I look up at him, �Is there anything they can do? I mean, there has to be something��
He nods, slowly, �Surgery is a possibility.�
I�m confused, �What do you mean a possibility?�
He sighs, �It might not work. I don�t know if it�d even be worth it to try.�
I shake my head vehemently, �You have to try. Even if it didn�t work, it�d be worth it to know.� I step closer to him, �You have to try.�
He nods, �Okay.� I nod back. I know he will, for me.
Let it shatter the walls
For a new sun
A new day has come
Suddenly, he leans in close to me. I close my eyes just as I feel his lips brush mine.
A new day has come
Finis
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