The day we fell.

chapter 06: the confession of inner sins

Lucy's POV:

A few days had passed and tensions between Tom and Steven didn't ease at all. Steven continued to flirt with me and Tom just seemed to get angrier and angrier, but why? That's what confused me the most. We all stood around until Steven randomly looked at me and said "Hey there hot stuff", Tom immediately turned and punched him dead in the face. Steven stumped back falling to the floor. "Wha- ah- the fu- ow fucking hell man, what was that for!" Questioned Steven, blood trickling from his nose. "You've been flirting with Lucy this entire time and have you not stopped to notice the expression on her face? The obvious discomfort you are making her feel?!? I'm sick of it! And I'm sick of you Steven! So you can either get up and leave or I'll make you leave" yelled Tom, Steven looked concerned and terrified. Me and Jace were too shocked to say anything so we let it continue. Steven got back to his feet, "Make me leave, come on! MAKE ME!" Tom immediately punched him in the stomach and kicked his left knee, knocking him to the ground. Steven wailed in pain, but Tom just stood there "On your feet," he said, calmness filling his voice which stunned me even more. Steven got to his feet and threw a punch at Tom, Tom leaned to the side, avoiding the punch and threw one straight back, hitting the side of his face, knocking him back to the floor. Tom kicked him in the ribs and yelled "ARE YOU READY TO LEAVE YET? OR DO I HAVE TO DRAG YOU OUT MYSELF?" Steven whimpered in pain, got up slowly and limped away. What. The. Fuck. "Are you ok?" Asked Tom, looking directly at me. I feel myself heat up and the words catch on my tongue "I- I- uh- uh- yeah! thanks, Tom" Jesus Christ have we spent so long out that I've forgotten English or something?! We talked for longer to make me feel safe, but I always felt okay. I felt angry. Rage. Pure fucking rage. "Excuse me, I have.. something to do." I stand up and walk towards the cries of pain, and then I see him. 

I lean against a tree. "Hey. Steven." my voice was cold I even caused myself to get chills. "Hey Lucy, couldn't keep away, huh?" he replied, smugness in his voice. I gag internally. God, that'll feel so good. I walk up to him, smirking, pure rage behind my eyes. He stands and walks towards me, but I don't freeze in fear. I think about all he's done to me. To Jay. To Tom. My blood boils even more. I walk so close he has to walk back, I'm smiling, my eyes now showing no light. We reach the end of the path. My face drops. "L- Lucy?" he asks, thinking about what can happen to him. I stare, not replying. A fucking terrifying smile appears on my face, the rest of me not even moving. I walk. One step. Two steps. "This was fun, Steven.. catching up with you.." I stare intensely at him, not even daring to blink.

 He doesn't move, I can sense his fear. Blood covers his entire face, cuts and God knows what else Tom has done to him. I stare, letting his fear just soak in me. I am fucking enjoying this. His poor, poor little face, was covered with fear and regret, blood dripping down his face. I could even say this was ever the first time I enjoyed staring at him. Just as he has his final fucking moments. "I know what you've done, Steven." I hum in his ear, giggling as I see his face drop. "Ohh! Is someone scared?! YOU'RE FUCKING SCARED?!" I laugh then drop it instantly. "So was I all those years, Steven. Call this what you will. We're in the middle of nowhere in a zombie apocalypse. Nobody and I mean NOBODY will hear your WORTHLESS, fucking pathetic cries for help. Tom and Jay won't help you either. You're all alone, alone in this world.. and soon alone in the worlds beyond." I step one more step. Rocks crumble beneath us. "We all know what you've done.. especially me and Jace." I stare into his soul for one final time, pull his shirt and force him onto his knees, smirking. "I hope you learn in your next life if your soul was ever worthy of one." and with that. 

I kick him off the cliff.

I walk back to the others, a skip in my step. "Someone's happy?" mentioned Jace and I just give him a look. He understood instantly and hugged me "There's my mother." I smile and hug back. I'm so lucky to have someone like Jay in my life, I've never been this lucky before. Even in a time of pure hell and darkness, I have my son with me, and when we are in pain, our family bond keeps us upright, and that's what I love about us. He's so sweet to me and protects me no matter what happens and shows no fear when I'm in danger. I hope to be like him one day. As much as I want them to know what I've done, I didn't have the intention of telling them what happened. "You ok?" Asked Tom. "Where did you go?" Asked Jace. "Oh, I just went for a walk" I replied, smiling to divert their suspicion. "So Tom, why did you beat the shit out of Steven for flirting with me?" I asked, my heart started racing. "I saw the look of discomfort on your face and I didn't want to see my friend like that" replied Tom. Jace nudged Tom. My mind goes crazy. That could mean anything!! Does he like me back?! Does he like me in general?! What does it mean?! "And one more thing Lucy." He moved closer and my heart continued to race faster and faster. "Oh? Wha- what's that?" We were practically nose to nose. I looked up at him, all worries and cares gone. "This" whispered Tom and he leaned in and kissed me, he wrapped his arms around me and I wrapped mine around him, we clung to each other as we kissed. We pulled away.

 "That's why," said Tom, with a calming tone to his voice. I stand there, stunned. "What happened?" I breathe out, Tom laughs at my star-struck red face. "We kissed, Lucy, and we both know we've been wanting to do that for ages." I'm too stunned to speak, so I nod in agreement. I glance at Jace, who sees the look in my eyes and just looks away. I kiss him again, and it feels like heaven. We keep kissing and I honestly got addicted after that, I knew Jace could hear us as after 5 minutes or so he drags Tom back by the collar. "That's enough!! Lucy, I know you like Tom but your literal son's right here!!" we laugh, then it suddenly hits me that the boy I've loved since the day I met him.. has kissed me, and not only that! Likes me too! "Soo.." I trail off. "I know this is probably the most inappropriate time in the history of history, but do you want to be my girlfriend-" I didn't even let him finish. I kissed him again and nodded like crazy. "Yes! A million times, yes!"

I was now his girlfriend. I now had a real reason to stay alive in this shithole other than my son.