Outrunning Karma (Bob velseb X OC)

Chapter 4

Tw: mentions of suicide

-Lila's pov-

I look over at Rayne, it's been so long since I've seen her. So seeing her walk right beside me feels so surreal.. I don't know what lead her to being locked up. I know she was suicidal, and we tried to be there when we could. But when I tried to get information from Jack and John, but they wouldn't budge. I get it, it's not my business, nor my information to have. But Rayne is not only my best friend, but Kevin and Streber's as well.. I just hope whatever happened its not something major that has led up to everything now.

But looking at Rayne closely now, her pale white skin was the same as its always been, Rayne has always worn long sleeves and I never questioned why. As long as she's comfortable that's all that matters to me. Her long black hair reached past her lower back and the red streaks were going through her hair. Red was always a color I saw on Rayne. I wonder if it symbolizes anything in specific. But for all I know she could just like red, and I'm not one to judge. It looks good on her.

Tho the thing that concerns me the most are her eye bags. The look in her eyes, there's no life in her eyes like they're were before the events on Halloween that night. I wonder how she felt while the events of her being taking away happened. "Is there something wrong?" I shake my head from my thoughts when I heard Rayne's voice. "No, no I'm fine." I laugh waving it off. Rayne stopped and looked at me. "Are you sure? You've been staring at me this entire time since we started walking..." Damn I didn't realize I was for as long as I was.

"I'm sorry Rayne, it just feels so surreal to have you right here beside me again after so long." I take her hands gently, rubbing small circles on her wrists in a comforting way. "I'm just really happy your back." Rayne looked at me. Her stare looked so broken, she bit her lip, and closed her eyes. Averting her gaze from me. It looked like she was going to cry. Without second thought, I pull her into a hug and hold her close. I was surprised when she hugged me back.

"Thank you Lila... it's been so long and I'm glad to be back with you.. and soon Kevin and Streber as well." Rayne then pulled back from the hug, and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "We should get going. We're almost there." I nod and we continue to make our way to our destination.

-Rayne's pov-

Looking around everything looked the same, after being gone for as long as I was it amazing me how much I remember.

-At the candy store-

Lila told me to stay put while she went inside to chat with Kevin and Streber for a bit. When she gave me the 'ok' I could go inside. My heart felt like it was gonna beat out of my chest from anticipation. Was it really ok for me to stand out here? They may not know the events after I was taken away. But everything that happened... it's my fault. They may not know. I would prefer they didn't. I then flinch out of my thoughts when I felt Lila tap my shoulder.

"Man, you keep spacing out. Is everything alright?" Lila asked worriedly. Lila was always so kind hearted. I don't deserve her kindness. I'm sorry Lila. "Yea I'm fine. Sorry. I think I'm just tired..." I couldn't shake off the familiar presence like I was being watched. "Don't apologize Rayne. I understand if this is all overwhelming. But now that your back you'll be with us. We have old memories,  but we'll be able to make new ones as well."

I look at her and nod, shaking my head from any thoughts. But then I thought I saw something in the corner of my eye, and shoot my head at the direction of what I saw. But there was nothing there. Weird... "Rayne...?" Lila asked as she looked where I was looking. "What are you looking at?"

I shake my head. "Nothing. I'm just seeing things... I'm gonna go see Kevin and Streber now." I walk past Lila and stop at the front doors. I close my eyes and take a deep, shaky breath. But then walk inside, the welcoming bell chimed as I opened the door and look around. The blue tiled floor clacked under my feet as I walked further inside. The walls and dispensers were filled to the brim with different types of candy. I caught a whiff of the sweet smelling air and walked toward the front of the counter. But Kevin and Streber weren't there.

But then I felt arms wrap tightly around me as I flinch and quickly turn around. My eyes welled up with tears immediately as I saw Kevin and Streber in front of me. "Welcome home Rayne." Kevin and streber said as they greeted me and handed me a box filled with my favorite candies and snacks. I don't deserve this... I don't deserve them... I don't deserve their kindness.... I betrayed them all... and they don't even know. Kevin and Streber pulled me into another hug. I look at Streber and gasp softly. His arm was gone. It was HIS doing. That night and I had no idea. Old memories die hard.