DIET MOUNTAIN DEW • SCREAM 1996

EXTRA #1 : " WILLOW PIERSON "

EXTRA #1 : " WILLOW PIERSON "

THE WORST mistake Willow Pierson ever made was meeting Benjamin Mercer. She never would have thought that the sweet boy who blushed like a cute strawberry would lead to her doom. Perhaps her mother was right. Boys were the worst!

It started in English class one fateful day. Benny had come late, and Will felt starstruck at seeing his pink tinged cheeks as he shrunk into himself in an attempt to worm away from prying stares. Benjamin Mercer had always seemed out of reach, like a prince amongst peasants. He had this innate beauty to him that attracted so many, but few were able to reach out and grasp this certain treasure. Seeing him shy and embarrassed made him seem so human.

That was the moment Willow made the decision that altered the entire direction of her life in all the wrong ways. She spoke to Benny Mercer, and it was the beginning of the end.

Benny was so nice and so cute. He was like the boy next door with his sweet boyish charm and curling accent. His hair fluffed into warm, chocolate curls, and his eyes were the perfect hue of toasted chestnut. Not only was he handsome, but his personality was perfect. He was fun to talk to. He even wanted her to paint his nails! Benny was the entire package.

Willow was so excited when they planned to hang out at her house. She had planned her outfit days ahead (sexy underwear included), bought a new chick flick that was on the pricey side, and went out of her way to get Benny's favorite chips. Everything was going to be perfect.

Then he didn't show up. Time ticked by, and Benny was nowhere to be seen. Willow waited for hours, ear perked to hear the doorbell from where she sat on the living room sofa. When the clock struck 9:00 p.m. the girl let her tears loose. 

So much for a perfect night.

-

School came all too soon, and Willow had to pull herself out of her slump. So what if a boy was being an asshole? So what if he hasn't answered any of her calls the entire weekend? She could handle it; Willow is a tough girl. Maybe something happened that caused Benny to miss their date? Maybe his dad was in the hospital and he wasn't home to answer the phone? Lord knows everyone in Woodsboro is aware that Daniel Mercer was a workaholic. Maybe the man got sick?

However, when she caught sight of Benny giggling that adorable laugh with his best friends seeming completely fine and dandy, the teen couldn't help but scoff. So much for the benefit of the doubt.

Willow stomped away, wanting Benny to see that she was angry but unwilling to let him see the tears pooling in her eyes. 

Eventually, it came to the point that Willow realized the boy she liked was avoiding her. She couldn't understand why he couldn't just talk to her! Why couldn't he just explain why he fell off the face of the Earth? Willow was an understanding person. She'd take whatever he said in stride. But she could do that if he didn't say anything!

It wasn't long before the girl snapped and pulled Benny aside from where he was eating lunch with his friends. She demanded answers, but it was slide pulling teeth. Will couldn't help it and accused the boy of being childish. She didn't expect the answer that she got.

"You have clue what's happenin' in my life righ' now."

He said it in this deep, gloomy way that Willow has never heard before. It made her pause and think. Something was going on. Something had dimmed this everflowing sunshine, and it frustrated her. She could help him save him from whatever burden that was crushing him. All he needed to do was explain. 

Suddenly, it all became a bit too much, and the heartbroken teen simply broke. Tears welled in her eyes, and sobs wracked her body. The frustration and disappointment overwhelmed her, and she melted into Benny's larger figure. She relished in his warm touch as he tried to wipe away her tears.

It was unfortunate that his embrace was gone as quickly as it came. Willow could only watch in a daze as his figure got smaller and smaller.

-

When Stu asked her to come to his house party, Willow was elated. This was her chance to clear the air with Benny. Despite his current complicated and strange attitude towards her, she felt that tonight was going to change everything. Perhaps she'd even get some action? The thought made her giggle as she shifted through her closet for an outfit.

She had never been more excited to arrive at a party. The girl greeted her classmates with a smile and sipped on a cold beer fresh from the fridge. Soon, her mood dampened when an hour went by, and she still hadn't seen a boy that wouldn't leave her mind. Still, Willow held onto hope. Stu had a big home, but it wasn't that big.

It was a little while later that the majority of the people left in a hurry, claiming that there was something to see at the school. Willow didn't really know what. Her mind was kind of hazy. Perhaps she had a bit too many drinks…

Speaking of being a bit more than tipsy, Willow stumbled into a small bathroom and slumped over the toilet. Puke spilled from her lips as the several beers she had came back up her throat. With a groan, she pulled herself up to the sink and washed her mouth and face. When she glanced back up at the mirror, she froze, seeing a figure behind her.

They were tall and masked in a Ghostface mask. They were holding a sharp knife already dipped in red. Willow's eyes widened in fear, and she opened her mouth to scream. Before she could, a gloved hand covered her lips, and something cold was placed against her neck.

The Ghostface leaned down to position itself beside her ear, and they whispered in a deep modulated voice, 

"Next time, don't touch what's not yours."

Willow felt a searing pain in her abdomen before the world fell black.

-

The world was blurred, and maybe it was only the adrenaline pumping through her veins, but at least Willow was still alive. She used all the strength she had left to pull herself across the bathroom floor. It felt like the Earth itself was taking a nap on her body as she dragged herself along the floor. Despite this, she pressed forward. All she wanted to do was survive.

Blood caked her face, and she vaguely sure she passed Randy Meeks body on the way, but she was so close. The back door was in her sight, barely a meter away. Tears fell from her eyes, making it even worse for her to attempt to see where she was going. She was almost there.

Almost.

Almost.

A foot pressed into her back. Willow cried out and tried to push herself faster, but to no avail.

"No no no no, please. Please!" She pleaded through sobs. The door was right there she could have made it. "Please, no!"

The last thing she saw was Benny's beautiful, pity filled face as Billy struck her with one final blow. 

That was when she knew,

Meeting Benjamin Mercer was the worst mistake she ever made.

-

redspeaks!

Hey guys :D. Nothing like a good pile of angst to end the day.

This is a gift for all you reading in honor of 50K! Thank you guys so much and I hope you enjoyed.

Litter tidbit:

This extra kinda shows how Benny (despite being a cutie beanie boo) is not the best person despite what he seems like. He's probably as deranged as Billy and Stu are, to be honest. Willow happens to be the poor little cannon fodder who got caught up in their mess. We still l9ve them to peivees tho.

Anyway–

Thanks for reading!

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