Avery is now part of the four horsemen. Their one and only goal is to find him. It doesn't seem important to her but maybe it's only because she knows exactly where he is. She has a lot going on and as long as she keeps an eye on Damon and Luke, eve...
I will set my heart free. I need to let go of the past. It happened, I went through it, I survived, it's done. Trauma's a bitch but it only happens because I let it happen. If you don't want to get better you won't get better.
I love horror movies. I think there's a reason why I do. When your stepfather abuses you and tries to kill you, you pick your demons. I want them to follow the rules. I have to plan every move I make and I can't do that if I'm blind. Right now, I see nothing. I might be one step ahead of Damon, his hiding place is very clever. But someone else just added to the list. I won't let my past affect me. He'll strike, I know he will.
Will dropped me at Delcour and as much as we wanted each other, he didn't come with me. They think Damon is at The Pope. They're not wrong just, not right either.
I am in the dance studio, stretching. He might be watching me right now and I know he probably is. I don't care. I need this dance. I need to set my heart free and this is exactly how I am going to do it. Dance.
Soda by nothing but thieves erupts in the studio. I watch myself in the mirror before letting the music take over me. I have no idea what I am doing, or how I am doing it. It feels right. Shouldn't that be enough?
I feel the rhythm in my toes, my legs, my hands, my arms, my hair. I feel it everywhere. It's like it's controlling me. I breathe hard as I put pressure on my stomach but what's it going to do? Break? It's healed. I have to face my fears. And I do.
I hear the door of the studio open but I don't stop, nor do I look to see who's in. I can't stop, not now. It's probably Rika and Alex. They come sometimes. We always end up talking but it's fine. Alex and I haven't talked about what happened. I know she knows how in love I am with Will and I think she doesn't want to break us apart. She likes Will and she's my friend. She at least respects me.
When the song comes to an end, I drop on the floor, landing in a split. I breathe a little before looking right in front of me. Will, Michael, and Rika. I smile as I watch Will come to me. He helps me up and hands me a towel. I wipe my forehead before he presses a light kiss on my cheek.
''Wow, just, wow'' Rika giggles. I smile and nod. Dance is something I love doing. I do it for fun. It's my thing. I am aware I am not the best at it but I sure as hell have fun while doing it.
''That was beautiful, baby'' Will snakes his arm around my shoulders. He presses me next to his side. I lean into him, inhaling his cologne. God, he smells good.
''Thank you'' I answer. We walk past Rika and Michael. However, they do follow us.
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''I think you traumatized Banks'' Michael gives me a plate, full of salad. I shrug, my cheeks are red. I can't believe I even did that. It felt so good though. Banks will never talk to me like that ever again.
''Well, she showed her how it's supposed to be done'' Will says while gripping my thigh. I chuckle and cast a glance at Rika.
''What happened?''
''You don't want to know. I have to go babe'' Michael kisses Rika's cheek. They say they love each other before exchanging kisses. They are so cute. I can't wait for her to marry him. They deserve to be together. They deserve their happy ending. Not that I believe in them but she's my sister and he, my brother-in-law. I'll admit it. I love them. I want the best for both of them.
''Will, I am gonna go run'' I say, pushing my plate away from me. That's another thing I developed. I love running. Will doesn't understand why I do it. I just need it. To take my mind off things. Besides, the wind on my face makes me feel alive.
''Okay baby'' he never stops me. Why would he? Rika doesn't protest. She tells me to be careful before going to the living room. I rush to Will's room, putting on my workout clothes. Will comes in and watches me as I pull a shirt over my head. I take my phone plus my Airpods.
''Be careful, I mean it'' he strokes my arms and I can't keep myself from smiling. He's too sweet to me.
''Of course, Willy'' I tie my hair and he keeps staring straight at my eyes.
''Keep your phone on you'' he whispers, his lips crashing down on mine. I giggle against his mouth, letting him kiss me.
''I will'' I whisper between our kisses. It doesn't take long for him to pull away. He knows how much I love being on time. I need to run and then I train with Kai. However, I have a feeling Kai might not be at the dojo. I guess we'll see.
I jump a little in the elevator. I am doing a sprint today. Twenty minutes and it's done. Everything is so beautiful in this weather. I love it, so much. Life is amazing. If you don't stop and look around, you're missing out. What's the point in life? I used to think it had no meaning and it was only cruel. Well, I know now. It's about love and happiness. That's what life is all about.
''Avery'' I stop, dead in my tracks. I turn to my right, knowing who I just walked past.
Seth.
I catch my breath, holding my fear inside me.
''What do you want?'' I ask. I am not dumb. This is a trap.
''You'' he whispers. I feel someone behind me. That person is about to snap my neck or something. Luckily for me, Kai taught me some techniques. I duck, pushing the guy behind me in the guts. I don't recognize him and I do not have time to do so. I turn to Seth and that's when he realizes how powerful I've become. I am not a little girl anymore. I am not afraid of him anymore. He will pay and I know he senses behind my smirk, he'll pay, in the cruelest way.
''You should run'' I mumble. He gulps and as he turns to run away, I tug his collar and bring him towards the wall. I punch the side of his face and it knocks him out. Ugh, that was easy. I twist my head to the guy on the ground and I kick him in the ribs. He grunts and I watch him get on his feet and run away, calling me a bitch as he does. He's right. I am a bitch. I am a psycho bitch.
I dial Will's number and kick Seth at the same time. I sigh as he answers and I wave at the little girl watching us from her window. What a core memory I have just given her.
''Avery? What's up?'' Wil asks.
''I just ran into Seth. Beat the shit out of him but I might need your help''
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