Candy Paint--a Willy's Wonderland FanFic

Chapter 8

   Super big thank you to  @qwertuno for your amazing help in this chapter! The whole idea behind Vic and Willy's scuffle was completely their idea..thank you so much for your help! :)

   After grabbing a duster stick from the supply closet, I made my way north. Sara's treehouse was located near the back of the stage. Tex must've forgotten to turn off the fog machine, as a thick layer of fog blanketed the floor. The treehouse itself was located in what had been deemed the "Fairy Forest". I hadn't traveled back here much as a kid, so I had forgotten most of the layout. The time I had spent here was dedicated to watching Willy on the stage.

Tripping over a faux bush, I tumbled to the floor, rolling over my good arm. I sighed, not getting up. I really wanted to nap, but I doubted letting down my guard at a place like this was a good idea.

"Let's talk boys," Sara spoke from above me. I screamed, rolling onto my stomach to try and get away from her.

"Boys are losers. Everyone is a loser," I shrugged, regaining my composure. I stood up, brushing my shirt off.

"I'm sure that's not what that one guy thinks," Sara started, "What's his name again?"

I scoffed, "There's not a lot of guys in Hayesville,"

"Aaron, wasn't it?"

"Ew," I replied.

"He seems to like you," Sara stated, following me as I tried to move away from her.

"Everyone thinks he likes me," I shrugged, "Which is part of the reason I don't like him,"

"I understand, it's hard to find love in this cruel world," Sara sighed. I glanced at her.

"I guess," I replied, beginning to dust the plastic trees.

"Well being single isn't a bad thing for you, I suppose,"

"Nah, people are too much work,"

"People, huh?"

"Yeah,"

There was a very awkward moment of silence, as I continued to try and avoid getting dust on my face

"Has Willy told you yet?"

"Told me what?"

"Oh never mind,"

I turned my body to face Sara, unsure if what she was not telling me risked my life.

"Please tell me, if it involves me being here there's a huge chance my life is at stake," I replied, trying to smile.

"I can't, I'm good at keeping secrets," Sara replied, cocking her head to the right.

"Best friends don't keep secrets from each other,"

Sara was quiet.

"Best friends?"

"Aren't we friends?"

"Of course we are, girl friend. The bestest of friends," Sara laughed, her arms extending upwards. "But Willy wants me to stay nice and quiet about this,"

"Am I going to die tonight?" I asked Sara. She was quiet again.

"I won't let my best friend die," Sara replied. I smiled, feeling my eyes cloud. Stop crying, it's not like you've never had a friend that supports you...Liv....

"Thank you," Was all I could manage to say.

"It's what best friends are for!" Sara laughed, extending her arms towards me. Unsure of what was going on, I reciprocated, and awkwardly maneuvered to hug her back. That seemed to be the right move, as her hands came together on my back. I could hear a high buzz coming from inside her, as she took her arms away.