In this together

Chapter 8: Issues

(Happy Easter guys! I just figured I would give y'all an Easter present so enjoy! This is full of fluff AND angst so prepare)

(Lucia's pov)

My body refuses to move as Luz walks away, carrying the bags with her. I walk over and sit in the driver seat of my car, mentally kicking myself. Letting out a sigh, my head slams down on the steering wheel. Suddenly, the front door squeaks open and light footsteps follow. I don't move my head, but I hold my breath, part of me hoping she came back. A gentle hand lays on my shoulder, lightly squeezing it.

"I know I should tell her, but I'm just trying to protect her. There is so much she doesn't know about, but I'm scared if I tell her, it will only make things worse, and God knows she needs more things to worry about. I know I messed up and I'm trying to fix that........I just don't know how."

I slowly lift my head up and lay against the headrest and turn to face the girl next to me. "Amelia, what do I do?" She gives me a comforting smile and grabs my hand, leading me to exit the car. I step out and she shuts my door, pulling me into a hug. I wrap my arms around her torso and lean my head against her forehead. Her hands come up to my face and brush some of my hair from my eyes.

"Yes she deserves to know, but at the same time I get why you haven't told her. It's a hard position to be in, I get it, but you have to do what's best for both of you. She is almost 18 Lucia, I understand wanting to protect her, but you need to give her freedom." I nod my head and she wrap her arms around my neck, "I know you only want what's best for her. She will understand that one day." "Yeah, Your right." She jabs her thumb to the house, "I'm going to go check on her ok? You finish with the bags, and I will meet you in our room, sound good?" I nod my head while she heads to the house, "Ok, I will be up in a bit." I turn around and grab just our overnight bags and two other bags full of random stuff, as she walks through the front door.

I make sure to grab my keys, phone, and lock my car before I walk in the house. Wionna and Willow are the only ones in the living room, being that Amity is probably upstairs sleeping, Luz is either in the shower or in Willow's room and Amelia is upstairs. I set the bags at the bottom of the stairs and grab a beer from their fridge, sitting in the armchair by Willow. Wionna strikes up a conversation about a job opportunity, of course explaining it where Willow won't get to invested or concerned. Suddenly a piercing scream rings through the air, causing me to fly out of my chair, dropping my bottle in the process, with Wionna shortly behind me. Only one things run through my mind: Luz.

(Amelia's POV)

"I'm heading upstairs for the night, see you guys in the morning." Wionna and their sister send me short waves as they go back to their conversation about Willow's gardening class. I slowly climb the stairs, the pain in my stomach flaring up, but it instantly goes away when I round the corner. Against one of the doors sits Luz, banging her fists against her head and rocking back and forth, quiet sobs escaping her mouth. I rush over and grab her wrists to stop her from hurting herself more. On her temples, I can see small purple spots starting to form. She slowly opens her eyes, clearly scared of something, and sighs when she realizes its me.

"Hey what's wrong?" She sits there for a second and I gently pull her up. "Luz, can you hear me?" When she doesn't respond, I take her into the room where Lucia and I are staying and sit her on the bed. I kneel in front of her, "Luz? Can you hear me?" I point to my ear, hoping she will get what I'm trying to say, but she clutches her shirt and shuts her eyes. Her body starts to shake, and her head violently moves side to side. She suddenly opens her eyes and brings her knees to her chest and clamps her hands over her ears. Her eyes squeeze shut as she lets out a sharp scream. I am by her side instantly and by the sound of thumping, I can tell the others aren't far behind.