In the end I just say fuck it and instead of hitting the target, I just waste the bullet. I put the gun down and take the ear muffs off and look at him.
"I really suck at this"
He smiles while looking at me "with a little practice I'm sure you wil...
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"Je suis désolé pour le combat" I say the moment we step out. I'm sorry about the fight
"c'est bon" dad says and I nod. It's okay
"je vais faire un tour en voiture" I say and they looks at me worried. I'm going for a drive
"Je vais bien. Ne t'inquiète pas" I say to reassure them and they all nod. Mom and Henry kiss me on the head and get in their cars. And dad come forward. I'm okay don't worry
"Je suis désolé que tu doives passer par cette princesse. Et je suis reconnaissant que tu sois ici à cause de moi. Prenez votre temps, mais sachez toujours que nous sommes là pour vous". He says and I nod and hug him. I'm sorry you have to go through this princess. And I'm thankful that you're here because of me. Take your time but always know that we've got your back.
I get into my car drive off. I don't really have a destination but anywhere quiet and peaceful will do. I drive for about 2 hours and decide to stop. I get out of my car and begin walking. I walk for about 5 minutes and come across a swing and decide to sit down.
'I really hope they stay away from me. I'm happy now. I have a family who loves me and cares for me' I thought with a sigh.
Everything is really overwhelming.
I didn't know I was crying until I saw an arm stretched out to me holding a tissue paper. I take it and wipe my tears before it finally registered. I get up really quickly and back away from the unknown man and take out my knife.
"Ava why are you here alone? What happened?"
A heavy sigh leaves me and I reply "I'm not Ava. Don't fucking call me that"
I throw him a nasty glare and he chuckles "Of course you are. You're the only one who looks like that, unless Eureka was here and the last time I checked she was dead...."
His eyes widen as if registering the situation and takes a step back "Eureka?" He whispers
"Who are you and what do you want?" I ask still pointing my knife at him just in case he tries something.
"Holy shit. You're alive. How the hell....."
I ignore his mumbling "I asked a fucking question. Who are you and what do you want?"
He shrugs "I can't tell you who I am since you'll find out soon but I'll tell you why I'm here"
With that I motion for him to speak since I was beginning to lose my patience.
"I was just coming here as it's my favorite spot to think and saw you here. I thought you were Ava"
I sigh and sit back down "As you can see I'm not so you may be on your way"
He stand there for a while before moving to sit on the empty swing next to mine "Like I said I came here to think"
I tsk at his response and decide to ignore him as I don't sense any danger. We sit there for about 5 minutes no one saying anything until he decides to speak.
"You want to talk about it? I hear talking to strangers about your feelings helps a lot" he asks
"And why should I trust you?"
He shakes his head "you shouldn't"
I chuckle at his response and reply "It's just some family problems"
"With family is always complicated. I don't know what they did or what you did but it's all up to you. You can either forgive them and let them back into your life or you can forgive them but not let them back in. But really think about it and don't make a decision you'll regret someday" he says with a firm nod.
I contemplate his words for a while before speaking "You?" I ask and he looks at me confused so I elaborate. "What brought you here? You said earlier that you come here to think".
I realize that I haven't really taken a good look at him since he's been here. He looks like he hasn't slept in days with bags under his eyes. But those eyes, those green eyes- I feel like I've seen them before but I just can't place it.
"It's just...... I turn 21 on Saturday and I will then have a lot of responsibility but it feels like I'm going to fail and let everyone down and I don't know what to do about it" he says and runs his hand through his hair.
"Well I read somewhere that success is not built on success but on failure so just go easy on yourself"
We both fall silent after that before he speaks again "I'm having a party. You're invited"
I chuckle "what makes you think I'll be there?"
He gets up and shakes his head "I'll see you around Eureka" without responding to my former question.
I tsk but he's already gone so I decide to also leave.
~Damien~
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