Runaway (little club)

Chapter 31

Leo POV
What is wrong with me? Why do I feel so...useless. I don't know what to do. Carly always had a plan. Raven always had a plan. Then again I shouldn't be thinking of a murderer. Me and Kelly were always the followers- never the leaders. I tried to ignore the gut wrenching feeling that I was on the wrong side. I didn't wanna be against Raven but I don't know what to believe anymore. Everything anybody has said to me these past couple days has blended together. Nothing feels...real.

Ignoring the gut feeling to stay upstairs I head down. My eyes feeling dreary as I make my way to the kitchen. I'm going to try and eat something. I haven't eaten in a few days either. Shaking my head as I picked up an apple, I heard the front door close. Sighing once again I threw it in the trash as I realized I wasn't going to eat it. I walked out to see Arthur. But something was extremely wrong. He was holding a giant...trash looking bag. He had sling it over his shoulder. It looked so-

"Hey Leo!" He said quite cheerfully. Or maybe he was scared. I couldn't tell. I shook off the bad feeling I was getting and tried to focus on him. He looked nervous. Extremely nervous. Swear was dripping down his forehead. I saw my dad over in the corner observing the scene which was also weird.

"Leo, why don't you head into town." My dad said. I turned towards him in an almost outrage. I really didn't want to. He gave me a hard stare before I could even speak. It was a sign that something big was happening here.

"Leo. Now." He said harsher. I walked towards the front door. Turning around one more time they were both staring at me. Even the trash bag seemed like it was looking in my direction. I know it sounds weird. Turning away, I walked out into the warm air. It was nice out. But I wasn't focused on that. I made sure nobody from my house was watching me. I pulled out Arthur's keys to his car. Unlocking it and getting in. It smelled. Really bad.

"What is that?" I muttered as I tried to look around. It was nothing I had ever smelled before. It was terrible. A horrid odor that seemed to cloud my senses. It stung my eyes as I tried to look around to throw it out. When I couldn't find anything I sat back down.

"Where am I going again?" I mumbled, forgetting almost everything. My brain felt jumbled. I felt like a sad marshmallow. Not able to do anything. I leaned against the steering wheel and tried to ignore how I felt. Memories started to replay in my brain as I laid back. My eyes closed and I could feel myself drifting off. Going back to happier times.

"Are you sure about this?" I quietly whispered, grabbing Kelly's arm as we were sneaking out of the house. She laughed again and pulled me outside where we could finally talk. I tried to speak but she ignored me and got into her car. Ushering me in. Sighing loudly I sat down and waited until we were out of the castle view to speak.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked again, louder this time.

"Yes I'm sure Leo. This needs to be perfect." She told me. Determined. I liked when she was this way but it got nerve wracking sometimes. My eyes started to drift off into the view. It was beautiful. The landscape was perfectly defined with all those small details you could pick out. It was all real. It made me realize what I needed to do.

"Do you think Carly would like a new view." I asked her as we got out of the car. Kelly turned towards me in confusion. She saw me looking into the night sky and looked up. Her eyes widened in excitement and she grabbed me again. Pulling me into one of the stores.

"Kelly-" I started but she was already talking to the store clerk. Buying all these flowers. Buying all these decorations. She bought so much stuff. It was astounding. We got back in the car and went to a spot in the woods. It was a green spot. A wide open field. She set it all up. Putting flowers everywhere. Putting decorations everywhere. It was right where the moon was. You could see it beautifully. Once she was done, she sat beside me at the tree.

"Thank you for coming with me. Dealing with me." She whispered softly. I chucked.

"Of course. Who else can deal with you better than me?" I asked curiously but in a joking matter. Snorting she shoved me lightly. I laughed again as I leaned back. We sat there and enjoyed the time we spent together.

"Leo you have to trust me okay?" Raven told me. I hesitated and lightly gripped his hand tightly. He smiled at me again. His grip became tighter.

"I can't do it!" I shrieked. Pulling away from him and turning away to leave. I started to feel myself panic slightly. My fear of the dark was back. It never left but I was never alone in the dark before. Raven wanted to leave me in a room to try and face my fears. I can't do it. My hands went into my hair as the door opened. I turned around to see Raven standing there. He looked relieved but also guilty. Turning away from him, I leaned against the wall and slid down. I felt him come and sit next to me. Pulling my knees to my chest I kept myself closed off from him.

"I'm a coward, Raven. I can't do this." I stated, not crying but upset. I didn't look at him. He moved as I didn't speak to him. He went in front of me and forced me to look at him. Putting his hand softly in my knee and his hand on my cheek. I averted my eyes from his. I could slightly see sadness in his soft blue eyes.

"Hey, I shouldn't of tried to do that. I know how hard it is to get over your fears. Trust me. I once had a fear of mirrors." He snorted after he said that. I looked up at him immediately and laughed lightly. He gave me a soft smile.

"Mirrors?" I questioned. He nodded at me again. Laughing.

"Yes mirrors. My point is I'll be in the room with you. You won't be entirely alone. If you don't wanna do that, it's okay. We can do it some other time." He told me. I nodded at him, closing my eyes. When I reopened them he was tapping my knee. I tilted my head him in question.

"What?" I asked. He gave me soft puppy dog eyes and I realized what he wanted. Sighing loudly I moved my legs so he could lay on me. He jumped happily into my stomach like a dog. I ran my hands through his hair as he held me tightly.

"Your going to cut off my oxygen!" I yelled out of breath. He giggled. Like straight up giggled. My heart melted as I stopped complaining. He leaned upwards and kissed my nose. My face scrunched afterwards.

"Good."

My heart clenched at the sight in front of me. Carly was handling these little kids at this daycare we went to. I watched her happily play with the little kids. Laughing and giggling like she was one of them. In a way I guess she was. I let out a laugh as she went down the slide but fell onto her face. Walking over to her I held out my hand. She looked up at me happily. Taking my hand I helped her up. She hugged me tightly.

"Thank you for not taking me to the carnival today." She whispered. I groaned in annoyance. She wouldn't let me let go of that. She laughed again, taking my hand and pulling me outside. It was pouring rain still.

"I hate carnivals now." I muttered kicking a rock. She made a grumpy face. To mock me of course.

"I hate carnivals! Just cause the one day I wanted to take my spectacular girlfriend there , it decided to rain! Wow I hate carnivals!" She exclaimed. I scoffed and crossed my arms over my chest. Fleeing at her playfully.

"I do not sound like that." I hissed. She smiled as she came up and wrapped her arms around me.

"Yes you do, grumpy face."

"I hate that name."

"I know." She whispered to me. I sighed again before wrapping my arms around her wet, cold body. She held onto me tightly. Her arms wrapped around my neck. Her hot breath on my neck. I put my face in her hair and we stayed like that. For the longest time. I felt so safe-

"STOP. STOP. STOP!" I yelled. Slamming my fist against the steering wheel. My hangs going up and pulling at my hair. Nearly yanking it out. I tried to remain calm but I couldn't. Not anymore. I missed her. She held me together. I know I broke her heart practically. But she was so supportive. We even have kids together! How was I so stupid. How did I do this? How did I lose her?

"I failed you. I failed Carly."

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