Best Served Cold (Duskwood Fanfiction)

Jealous

I can't believe I got to see this cabin again, and I can tell Jessy and Thomas feel the same way.

When we got out of the car and walked into the cabin, everyone else was relieved to see us again.

I knew I had a job to do immediately so...
"Guys, I'm gonna go inform Jake of our findings. You two take a rest."

I went to another room and got my phone out.

I think you're gonna find this interesting

What did you find, Matthew?

I can actually just show you since we took pictures but to sum it up: valuable evidence

Thing is, we ran into our friend. That was a close call.

Matthew, listen to me carefully. You are not split up again.

I hear you. Now about those photos, I'll have Jessy and Thomas send those to me then I'll send them to you

Alright.

My my, I neglected to tell you the biggest bombshell yet.

Then do.

Thomas found Hannah's phone in that place. It was just sitting there

That is even more valuable evidence. At least your venture was fruitful.

Indeed. Provided that you'll be able to hack into it easily

It might take some time, actually. Because I'll have to unlock areas one at a time.

Now Matthew, I have some instructions for you regarding the phone. Do not let anyone use it while I'm doing my work.

It could disrupt our connection.

Here's hoping it works in the first place

I walked back to the room where the gang was.
"Hey Thomas, is Hannah's phone on?" This question got the attention of the others.

"You found Hannah's phone?" Cleo asked.

"Yeah, right." Thomas pulled it out and showed it.

"Tommyboy is useful after all." Dan quipped.

"You don't get to say that, Mr. Wheelchair." I retorted, then turned to Thomas. "Okay so, Jake just told me to leave it to charge then he'll get working on that. You and Jessy go ahead and send in the pictures you took. It might be a while before we come to conclusions from those so let's sit tight for now."

I took the phone from Thomas along with a charger and went to another room. While I was doing my thing, I heard footsteps behind me.

"Hey... Matthew."

It was Lilly.

I got up and turned to her with a raised eyebrow. "Trying to sneak up on me?"

She let out a small giggle and shook her head. "No. I uh...I guess I just wanted to say...thank you."

I got even more confused.

"I never got to say it in person, or apologize for that matter. Despite what I did to you and Jake, you're still giving it your all for my sister's sake, so thank you, Matthew."

I cracked a smile. "Think nothing of it. I'm doing it because it's right. Neither you nor Hannah deserve this, and don't worry. I'm not one for grudges." I winked at her in a reassuring manner.

Lilly smiled back. "Okay, I trust you."

I then hummed in thought. "Say, do you stay here a little bit together?"

Lilly gave me a disapproving look, albeit jokingly. "Matthew, are you trying to hit on me? You know that would make your girlfriend jealous."

"Fair enough. And we're not together." I replied as I left the room.

"Yet."

"Oh shush!"

We got back to the others laughing together. I immediately noticed that they were looking at us funny, but especially Jessy and Dan who was almost outright glaring at me.

Before I can say anything, Thomas spoke up. "Matthew, we sent the pictures to Jake as you said."

"Okay, Hannah's phone is charging. I repeat, no one touches the phone."

That's when I heard a notification sound on my phone. "Oh, that must be Jake. It's time to look at the photos. I'll be back soon, everyone." I left the room back to where Hannah's phone was and I sat down.

Hello Matthew.

Jessica and Thomas sent me the photos they took.

Let us begin, shall we?

Let's.

Hold on, I'm going to try something.

Suddenly, my screen changed to show what looked like a desktop. And I think I know whose is it.

Wow, that's exactly how I imagined your desktop

:)

I thought this would make it easier to inspect and chat at the same time.

It is. Now let us pull up these photos, Jake