Wraith (BEING REWRITTEN)

Chapter Twenty Seven

-3 months later-

The past 3 months have honestly been the best time of my life. Most of my time was spent with Emi, Nico, and Greyson. When Emi and I weren't at school or work of course. Today also happens to be my 18th birthday.

I woke up in Greyson's arms which has been a completely normal occurrence. Selena honestly has very loose reigns, as long as Emma and I were safe and she knew where we were we've been allowed to do whatever we want.

"Happy birthday Amore," Greyson's voice was heavy and laced with sleep.

"Good morning and thank you," I responded, placing a kiss on his lips before moving to get up.

"No, come back," He whined, reaching out for me, his eyes still closed. I rolled my eyes, walking over to the closet to get dressed.

I decided on wearing jeans, one of his white shirts, his navy blue hoodie, and black boots. After getting dressed I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth and do my hair, putting it in a double ponytail.

Greyson joined me in the kitchen after getting ready. He walked in with a sour look on his face.

"What's your problem?" Nico asked. Oh yeah I forgot to mention, Nico and Emi have been staying in the guest bedroom on account of an incident in Nico's house about 2 months ago. Someone broke in and set the place on fire, they've been trying to track down who it was.

"Got a call from some associates in England about a snitch. I have to be there by tonight." Greyson grumbled in response, coming over to me and taking me in his arms.

"They can't take care of it themselves?" Nico continued.

"As far as I know they've been interrogating this guy for weeks and he hasn't said a damn thing," Greyson sighed in frustration. "Some of my guys seem to think he's the one that burned down your house."

"Fuck man then I'm going with you, Em was in that damn house," Nico gestured towards Emi who had just woken up from the looks of it.

"Who's going where?" She asked through a yawn.

"Greyson and Nico have to go to England for work," I told her. She looked at Nico and frowned.

"How long will you be gone for?" She asked. He sighed, pulling her to him.

"Hopefully only a few days," He muttered. They're so cute I can't.

I turned my attention from them and onto Greyson who was already looking at me.

"Please be safe," I muttered, pulling his head to rest his forehead on mine. He chuckled, squeezing me tighter.

"I can't pick you up from school today," he brushed his lips against mine, kissing me slowly. I sighed into his mouth.

"Come on love birds, V we're gonna be late for school," Emi interrupted. Greyson pulled away, huffing a sigh. We all piled into Greyson's car. I sat in the passenger seat while Nico and Emi sat in the back. Greyson's hand rested carelessly on my thigh as he drove, drawing small circles with his thumb.

"Bro I swear if Mr. Jenson gives us any crap today I might actually punch him in the face," Emi rants about our asshole of an English teacher as we get closer and closer to campus. I just snicker silently. The guy has been on our asses since day one and I for one take pride in pissing him off.

We pulled into the school parking lot along with the plenty of other students getting here. Greyson pulled my face towards his, leaving a lingering kiss on my lips.

"I love you," he whispered against my lips. I smiled, I never get tired of hearing him say that.

"I love you too, bye," I pulled away, opening the car door. Emi and I got out at the same time, walking into the school together.

As the day dragged on and on, my mind drifted to my family. My mom still hasn't woken up from her coma, my dad has been working nonstop, trying to keep from thinking too much I guess.

Kate is doing great in New York with her job and Mick has been going about business as usual. She started a YouTube channel and does streams like vlogging and makeup.

I was shocked out of my thoughts when the bell rang. I jumped up from my seat and met Emi out in the hallway.

"Ok so since the boys can't pick us up I was thinking we should walk to that clothes store near here before we head to Selena's," she said, "we can do some birthday shopping for you."

"Oh hell yes, I've been needing new clothes," I laugh as we walk out of the school.

"Please, all you wear is Greyson's clothes," she laughs, jokingly tugging at his hoodie.

"Vanessa Miller!" An almost shrieking voice yells. I looked up, shocked to find my aunt standing there.

"Aunt Cierra?" She's staring at me furiously, her hands on her hips. She's from my dad's side of the family and she's super religious and strict. She always used to babysit Kayden and I when my parents worked late or had date nights.

"Want to explain to me why you two girls have been staying at your 'boyfriends' houses?" She scoffs, emphasizing the word boyfriend. Emi and I looked at each other both silently agreeing. We're in deep shit.

"Miss Miller all due respect we're both 18," Emi squeaked. We're both terrified of my aunt, especially when it comes to her punishments when boys are involved.

"You knew the rules and you broke them, we're going to your host house right now, packing your things and you are coming home." She huffs, pointing to the car behind her.

Home? No. I need to tell Greyson.

"And I expect you both to give me your phones," she holds out her hands. "Emma I have your parents permission, both of you are grounded effective immediately." Bitch what?

We both reluctantly hand over our phones and climb into the car. The car ride to Selena's house was dead silent.

Aunt Cierra wasted no time having us pack. She apologized to Selena for our 'unacceptable behavior'. Selena just looked at the two of us with pity and mouthed the word 'sorry'.

We said our goodbyes to Mr. Gallo, Selena, and Diego. Diego seemed especially crushed that we were leaving.

The car ride to the airport was silent and filled with anger and sadness. I wanted to lash out at my aunt but I can't. She's the authority, she practically helped raise me and Kayden.

Helped our parents keep up our perfect family image. It was hell, she never let us do anything fun.

We entered the airport and went through security and were now walking towards our gate.

"This is the last time you're allowed to go out of the country by yourself," my aunt ranted, pointing her finger at me. She does realize that I'll be leaving for college in like a year right. And I plan on going to college in Italy so there's not much she can do to stop me.

"I'm an adult, you can't tell me where I can and can't go," I muttered, rolling my eyes. She spun around, slapping me right across the face.

There were gasps around the area. My hand flew up to where she hit me and I looked at her shocked.

"You listen to me," she pointed her finger at me, "you have no money to go anywhere, I fund your college tuition. So you aren't going anywhere unless I approve it." She spun back around and continued walking.

"Can't we just run?" Emi asked. Had it been anyone else she would've beaten the living daylights out of them but we've always been terrified of Aunt Cierra.

"No, she'd just find us again and it would be worse," I muttered, shaking my head. We both kept walking with our heads down. I could see some people still looking at me due to Cierra's outburst.

This is going to be a long day.

Don't hate me. I'm going to sleep now so the next chapter will most likely be out later tomorrow. Goodnight loves! xoxo