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Jannabelle's P.O.V
"Evan..." I spoke softly entering the door to his bedroom. "You in here?"
"What.." He said slightly above a whisper. His shirt was off and his hair was a mess.
"Your mom let me in..I wanted to see how you've been. Hanging in there, babe?" I sat on the edge of his bed and rubbed his back.
"Barley.." He ran his fingers though his hair and sat up.
"Evan.. you look terrible." I frowned.
"I've noticed... why are you here?" He snapped.
"I missed you, Evan... You know my summer isn't fun without you.." I rested my head on his shoulders and intertwined our fingers. "I just miss you.."
"Whatever happens between us Jan, promise me this..." Evan started, as I was already lost in his green eyes.
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Sirens and police cars surrounded the house. Evan and I were talking and enjoying each others company, the next thing we knew blood was everywhere and police officers were asking us questions.
"E-Evan.." I inched closer to him. The paramedics carried her lifeless body in the ambulance.
"J-Jan..." He looked at me, utterly confused. "I can't believe this.."
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Ameliah's P.O.V
"Jannabelle! Evan!" I ran towards the two. "What the heck is going on?"
"E-Evan and I were upstairs and we heard a loud bang. His mom was.." Jan stopped explaining, considering Evan was completely shocked.
I pulled Jan to the side.
"Dead?" I asked her a bit to demandingly. "What exactly happened?"
"E..Evan and I were upstairs in his house, we heard a huge bang and a scream that made the whole house shake! Both of us ran down stairs and saw Evan's mom drowning in her own blood. Evan's dad was no where to be found. Called 911, they took Mrs. Thompson. But no, she's not dead.. yet." Jan finished. Her face was pale and her voice was shaky.
Evan's expression was completely indescribable. Fear mixed with guilt, terror, anger, love, sadness, hate and hope.
"Jannabelle! Honey!! Are you okay?!" Her aunt's voice screamed.
"Aunt Lucy!" Jan hugged her aunt. "Im fine, everything's just fine..." She reassured.
"Oh honey. I'm so glad to here that!" She pulled away from the huge hug and checked on Evan.
"Evan, listen to me..Everything's going to be just fine alright, honey.. Your mom's going to be find, do you hear me?" She stroked Evan's hair and calmed him down. "You can stay over at ours tonight, we'll go over to the emergency room, check on Mrs. Thompson and verify everything with the police." Lucy always had a way to make every situation better. Her voice was soothing, calm and encouraging.
"Ameliah, sweetheart.." She turned towards me. "It's so nice of you to look out for your friends. It's getting pretty late though.."
Jan and Evan hugged and shared a small kiss, while I chatted with Lucy for a while.
"Alright, I'll be on my way." I forced a smile.
"We'll let you know how Evan and Mrs.Thompson are doing." She kissed my forehead.
YOU ARE READING
Affliction
RomanceA traumatized girl, an boy willing to take a chance. "But.. I-I can't" "Trust me." She took his hand and they jumped.
