Sandy's Pete

Sandy's Pete
(another short story- 20 mins this one!)

Sandy was upset that Pete was going to have to die. She was so upset about it she cried for three days straight. It got so bad that not even her parents could control her. Sandy was a mere teenager who had fallen in love with Pete when she laid her eyes on him for the first time. Today she has come to a point where she had to witness Pete’s death.

It all started when Sandy had moved to a new town with her parents. She started 10th grade, and while she adjusted comfortably into her classes, she never had any friends. She always kept to herself, strolling around the campus all alone. It was only three weeks into her classes when she met Pete. She fell in love with him immediately. His big round brown eyes made her feel like he was giving her all the attention in the world. His touch was the most tender she had felt in the longest of time. His hair was soft and silky, as she passed her hands over him. She knew it was love at first sight.

Sandy would hang out with Pete a lot. They would go for walks in the park, swim in the nearby lakes, and play catch. They would do so many things together that it came to the point where Pete would eventually sleep with Sandy in her bed. Her parents didn’t like it at first, but when they saw the joy in Sandy’s eyes, they allowed for Pete to be in bed with her. Her favorite time with him would be when they would be in bed. She would talk to Pete all night long, sharing her dreams and desires. Pete, as always, was a great listener. He would never interrupt or say anything. He would just listen to Sandy speak. At time Pete would fall asleep, but Sandy didn’t mind that.

Why aren’t any of my friends like you Pete? Why can’t take the time to listen to me? I wish somehow they weren’t so preoccupied with their other stuff. I know I don’t have any friends in school, which is why I am so thankful to have met you, because I love being around you. You allow me to be who I am, and you don’t mind when I show my true colors. That’s what I love about you Pete. You are so amazing. I wish I could have you with me forever.

And so Sandy would talk to Pete like this every night. Her thoughts in school would be pre-occupied with the imminent death of Pete. It is worse knowing that Pete will die, because waiting for the time to come makes it all the more difficult. Why couldn’t someone just drive over Pete? Why can’t Pete fall off a building? That will be instant, unexpected death. Why do I have to wait in pain and torment to actually wait for his death?

The day finally arrived for Pete’s death. He was going to be given a lethal injection. His state of health had deteriorated immensely. There was no cure. Ever since that bat bit Pete, Pete had been infected with some strange disease, so powerful not even the vaccination could prevent the disease overtaking his immune system. She spent the last few minutes telling Pete, while holding his two hands, how much she loves him and will always continue to do so. She looked right into his big round eyes, and started crying. She kissed him on the mouth, and Pete licked her back on the cheek.

She could barely watch the veterinarian lift Pete up and put him on the table. The two nurses held his two rear legs while the doctor injected the medicine into Pete. 10 minutes later, it was all over.

Sandy left the Vet Hospital, knowing no other pet dog could ever replace Pete.